No matter how organised you are in relation to employment law issues and procedures, employees are becoming more and more aware of their rights and it is increasingly common for employers to find themselves party to tribunal proceedings.
stevensdrake can help you prepare for and deal with employment tribunal claims from day one, from preparing the necessary documentation, all the way through to the hearing itself (including attempting to negotiate a favourable settlement, where appropriate) and to appeal if necessary. stevensdrake can represent you at the hearing to avoid the need for you litigating the matter in person.
Services in this area include:
- Preparation and lodging of an ET1 (if you are an employee) or an ET3 (if you are an employer);
- Preparation/formatting of all witness statements;
- Ensuring compliance with Tribunal Directions and Orders (specific steps to be taken on specified dates by the Tribunal);
- Assisting with and representation at any pre-hearing or case management review;
- Preparing witnesses for the hearing itself to ensure they are as comfortable with the proceedings as possible;
- Representation at the hearing itself;
- Negotiating settlements before the Tribunal hearing (if possible) to negate the need for the hearing (usually on a commercial basis, in order to save legal costs);;
- Lodging an appeal to the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) if appropriate.
