Subjects:

Employment Law

Contents:

Tribunals Today

Trouble Ahead? Getting Advice

Options for Avoiding Tribunals

Pre-claim Requests for Information

Time Limits

Making a Claim: the Originating Application (IT1)

The Employer's Response: The Notice of Appearance (IT3)

Fairness: the Overriding Objective

Communicating with the Tribunal

Post-claim Requests for Further Information

Disclosure

Directions and Directions Hearings

Pre-emptive Strikes: Pre-hearing Reviews and Strike out Applications

Preliminary Hearings

Witness Orders and Orders for the Production of Documents

Postponements and Adjournments

Settlement of Claims

Preparing for the Full Hearing

The Hearing I: the Order of Proceedings

The Hearing II: the Conduct of the Proceedings by the Tribunal

The Hearing III: the Essentials of Effective Tribunal Advocacy

Private Hearings and Restricted Reporting Orders

Costs

The Decision

Remedies: Calculating Likely Awards

Steps after the Decision I: Review

Steps after the Decision II: Appeal

New Developments: the Employment Act 2002

Tolley's Employment Tribunals Handbook is a comprehensive and practical guide to the rules and procedures surrounding the operation and decision-making processes of employment tribunals. It will assist you by explaining what happens at each stage in a claim and providing strategic guidance to help you make the right decisions.

Taking a step-by-step approach and providing tactical and practical advice, Tolley's Employment Tribunals Handbook will show you the best route through complex procedures.Covering the latest legislation, including the Employment Act 2002 and the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2001 - which raises the ceiling on cost penalties and gives tribunals increased powers to strike out 'misconceived' claims - this invaluable handbook gives you:-

• Guidance on anticipating problems and how you can prevent a claim reaching tribunal
• Tactical advice on whether to bring a case, whether to opt for mediation or whether to settle, helping you to make an informed decision whatever the situation
• Comprehensive coverage of the tribunal structure and rules to ensure you are confident about the processes involved Strategic guidance for preparing a case