Subjects:

Employment Law

Contents:

What should go into a witness statement?

Can I still negotiate after a 'final' offer?

How do I put together a hearing bundle?

What should I do if I cannot meet a deadline?

Do I need an expert witness?

Should I give the tribunal written submissions?

How can I minimise the risk of costs?

How do I prepare to cross-examine a witness?

Will the EAT hear my appeal?

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Built around a collection of precedents and sample documents developed for the use of volunteers at the Free Representation Unit, this book offers detailed practical and tactical guidance to support and reassure the claimant or adviser throughout the tribunal process - from starting an internal grievance to appeals to the EAT.

It complements the explanations of rules and procedures in Employment Tribunal Procedure: a user's guide to tribunals and appeal by providing a wealth of practical examples and insights into the day-to-day handling of employment tribunal disputes and answering questions about the 'feel' of the process.

The precedents include a wide range of documents designed to ensure that a lay person or practitioner who is new to employment tribunal or EAT proceedings is never at a loss. As well as sample claim forms, the collection includes correspondence with the respondent and the tribunal, interlocutory applications, witness statements, written submissions, chronologies, proposed directions, cross examination notes and much else besides.

There is depth and variety to give reassurance to beginners in the field, but Employment Tribunal Claims will also serve as an excellent occasional resource for the established practitioner looking for some borrowed experience on a particular tactical problem. The two detailed chapters on appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal will be of value to anyone dealing with an appeal - whether for appellant or respondent - for the first time.