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The Employment Tribunal Practice and Procedure IDS Handbook 2018 is a detailed guide on how the employment tribunal system works and how tribunal decisions can be challenged. The Handbook examines the tribunal system in detail and covers the mandatory early conciliation scheme, as well as the rules governing the settlement of claims. The Handbook also explains the impact of the abolition of the tribunal fees regime in July 2017. Other topics explained in the Handbook include: Employment tribunal jurisdiction Time limits for bringing claims The judicial sift Case management and preliminary hearings Striking out Conduct of the hearing Reconsideration of employment judgments and decisions Enforcement of tribunal decisions Appeals to the Employment Appeal Tribunal