Tag: claimant
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Employment tribunal claims – the basics
Employment tribunals hear cases and make decisions on employment issues such as unfair dismissal, redundancy payments, discrimination and a range of claims relating to wages and other payments. Although an employment tribunal is not as formal as a court, it must comply with statutory rules of procedure and act independently. This guide looks at why…
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Employment tribunal claims – the process
A claimant must normally present their claim to an employment tribunal within three months of their employment ending or the issue that is the subject of the claim. You then have 28 days to lodge your response. You can still settle the matter without the need for a tribunal hearing, eg by reaching an agreement…