Description
Book SynopsisThis indispensable guide to employment tribunals has been completely updated and revised. It provides detailed coverage of the legal and procedural issues involved in bringing a case to an employment tribunal both from the claimant and respondent perspective.The third edition includes: - the repeal of the statutory dispute resolution procedures in 2009 - the replacement of the 2004 Rules with the 2013 Rules - the discontinuance of fees as a result of the Supreme Court decision in R (on the application of Unison) v Lord Chancellor [2017] UKSC 51 - the introduction of ACAS Early Conciliation - the increased use of Presidential Guidance and Practice Directions. This guide is ideal for use in tribunals and includes: - a model case that runs throughout the book, illustrating and clarifying the points made - chapters devoted to the different stages of a tribunal case from both claimant and respondent perspectives and checklists to assist in preparation and promote good practice - appendices setting out the most frequently used tribunal precedents and guidance.
Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Pre-claim procedures and time limits; 3. Alternatives to litigation; 4. Starting a claim; 5. Responding to a claim; 6. Parties progressing the case; 7. The Tribunal's power of case management - matters dealt with/without a hearing; 8. Preliminary hearings; 9. Preparing for the final hearing; 10. The final hearing; 11. Judgments and reconsiderations; 12. Remedy; 13. Costs and enforcement.
