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Bringing an Employment Tribunal or Court claim can seem like a daunting prospect given the potential time, cost and risks involved. But if you’re clear what your claims are, have strong evidence to support these and are prepared to follow the Tribunal or Court process, there is no reason why you cannot bring a successful claim against your employer.  You can bring an employment claim if you are a current employee, an ex-employee, or a prospective employee (for example if you have applied for a role but have not been successful). Call DM Legal office on 01698308986 or email office@dmlegalclaims.com

Hearings in a Tribunal and Court are open to the public and the number of days for the actual hearing itself will depend on the claims you bring and how many witnesses are involved.

The time it takes for your case to be resolved from taking your initial instruction can vary and depends at what point during the process the claim is resolved. If your case reaches a settlement in pre-claim conciliation it is likely to take 4-6 weeks. However, if your case went all the way to a final hearing then it could take anywhere between 6-18 months. Every case is unique, and a more accurate idea of timescale can be given once we have more information.

Check that you have the necessary length of service and status before you bring a claim. For example, you usually need to have two years of continuous service to bring a claim for unfair dismissal (unless you can show you’ve been dismissed for a discriminatory reason) and you can only bring such a claim if you are an employee. 

Having documentary evidence to support what you have to say is essential to bringing a successful claim in either a Tribunal or Court (particularly where it is your word against someone else’s). Make sure you keep copies of any documents that may be relevant to a claim.  Are there any individuals who could help support your claim and are they prepared to be a witness for you? Being a witness would involve not only preparing a witness statement but also attending the hearing to give evidence.   

Free telephone consultation to assess your case followed by a one hour meeting.

Initial meeting objectives are intended:​

• to assess whether you have any special needs, for example; if you are a disabled person, whether the location of any meetings is suitable; whether it is necessary to make any adjustments for you; 
• if you are a vulnerable person, whether you may require additional support or someone to assist you;
• what your first language is and whether or not you may require an interpreter;
• to advise you realistically about a potential claim to the Employment Tribunal so that you can make informed decisions;
• ​​whether you have a viable claim that could be presented to the Employment Tribunal;​​
• what the potential value of your claim is so that you can decide whether or not it is financially viable for you.

​You will be advised about Employment Tribunal practice and procedure and relevant legislation.