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How do I start an Employment Tribunal claim?
You need to think about how strong your employment tribunal claim is before you go ahead with it.
If your evidence is weak and your claim looks like it has little or no chance of success, the judge will be able to strike it out before it gets to a hearing.
If you can’t settle with your employer
- Would you be prepared to go to a tribunal?
- Are you still within the time limit for making a claim?
- Do you have enough evidence to support your claim?
- Do you have legal expenses cover through your home contents or car insurance that could cover the costs of going to an employment tribunal?
- If you’re a member of a union, will they give you financial assistance and other help to prepare the claim?
- If you can’t get help from a representative, will you be able to give enough time and commitment to prepare the claim yourself?
- If you were to win, is your employer likely to pay you what you’re owed?
- Many people find making a claim and attending a hearing very stressful. Could you cope with this?
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