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legal routes

  • What legal routes are open to me?  more...
  • What is an employment tribunal?   more...
  • When might the civil courts be involved?  more...
  • When might the criminal courts be involved?  more...
  • What cases will an employment tribunal deal with?  more...
  • Where do I make a claim?  more...
  • Can I take a claim if I have a foreign employer or I am based in another European country?  more...
  • How do I make a claim to an employment tribunal?  more...
  • What are the time limits for bringing a tribunal case?  more...
  • Can I get legal aid?  more...
  • Do I need representation?  more...
  • How should I describe my case on the Employment Tribunal form?  more...
  • What happens when I have filled the form in?  more...
  • What are 'eligibility requirements'?  more...
  • Are there alternatives to a full tribunal hearing?  more...
  • Do I need to go through workplace procedures before taking a Tribunal case?  more...
  • Can a tribunal reject my case without a full hearing?   more...
  • How long before the Tribunal hears your case?  more...
  • What happens at a tribunal hearing?  more...
  • Can I get my job back in a dismissal case?  more...
  • How big an award will I get if I win my case?   more...
  • If I lose, can I appeal?  more...
  • who can represent you at a Tribunal?  more...



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