EMPLOYMENT

Will it go to an Employment Tribunal?

Negotiating a successful solution
In the most cases, this will not be necessary as we always try to settle the matter amicably. We always make contact with the other side, setting out your case in full and asking for their comments and responding to their proposals for settlement of the case. If you are making a claim, we always fight to get the best possible offer. If you are defending a claim, we will assess the chances of success and negotiate the best settlement possible.

Taking Employment Tribunal action
Once Tribunal action starts, the other side are under pressure to negotiate a settlement that is satisfactory to all parties. There is a strict schedule to be followed after proceedings have been commenced. If the case is not prepared properly, costs could be imposed against you or the case dismissed altogether. Therefore it is important to instruct solicitors who are efficient and well-organised. We will start Tribunal proceedings for you (or file a defence), prepare the evidence to be used, continue to negotiate a good settlement, or if unsuccessful represent you at the hearing.

Enforcing the Tribunal's decision
If you are successful, the other side usually has to pay the settlement sum within 14 days. If they do not, the judgment is registered at the local County Court and enforcement proceedings will be commenced.