Understanding the Life Cycle of an Employment Tribunal Claim
We offer clear guidance at every stage- from initial advice through to the final hearing.

Bringing or defending an Employment Tribunal claim can often feel overwhelming. Understanding each stages helps you feel informed and in control. Below is an overview of the typical life cycle of a tribunal claim. Not every case will follow the same path, but these stages below are common in most matters.
The Life Cycle
The common stages of a Employment Tribunal Claim are as follows:
  • Initial Instructions
    Firstly, we will take your initial instructions, review the papers and advise you on the merits of the case. We will also advise on the likely compensation, though a realistic value is likely to be revisited throughout the matter and is subject to change.
  • Early Conciliation
    Entering into early conciliation is a mandatory stage of the process before a tribunal claim can process. This is an opportunity to explore whether a settlement can be reached without formal proceedings. Once considered, it is then appropriate to submit a claim to the Tribunal.
  • The Claim
    After the conciliation stage, we will prepare a draft claim or response for your approval. Once finalised, it will be submitted to the Employment Tribunal.
    We pride ourselves on accuracy and clarity, both of which are critical at this stage.
  • The Other Party's Case
    Once the claim or response has been submitted, the other party will provide a formal response. We will review and advise on the other party's case, explaining it in an understandable and professional manner.
  • Ongoing Settlement Discussions
    Settlement can be sought throughout the tribunal process and it is important to be open to such. Negotiations will be carried out in line with your instructions with the aim of delivering you your desired outcome whilst saving time and money. Many cases resolve before reaching a final hearing.
  • Schedule of Loss
    Claims involving financial compensation often include a Schedule of Loss which must be prepared or considered. This sets out any past financial losses, future losses and additional compensation sought if necessary.
  • Preliminary Hearing
    A Preliminary Hearing is often required, and we will help prepare and advise you for the hearing, as well as attend it to represent you and your case.
  • Exchange and Disclosure
    The next stage involves exchanging documents with the other party which set out both your case and theirs. Here, we will also agree on a bundle of documents to be used at the hearing, which each party must prepare themselves. This will culminate in preparing the tribunal bundle.
  • Witness Statements
    Witness evidence is crucial to tribunal cases. At this stage, we will take witness instructions and draft detailed witness statements in agreement with the witnesses themselves. This stage also involves reviewing the other party's statements to understand their argument and what witnesses they have to support them, following which we will advise you on them and their implications.
  • The Final Hearing
    This is where the case is formally presented before an Employment Judge and panel members. Services here include the final preparation, representation at the hearing itself and presenting your arguments and questioning witnesses of the other party.

Conclusion
Tribunal proceedings can appear complex with many stages, as outlined above. However, with the clear advice and careful preparation LC Law offers at every stage, we ensure a manageable process that will facilitate you achieving the outcome you desire.

Every case is unique in its own way. If you would like to discuss your situation, please get in touch using the contact information below.

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London, N12 8PW

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