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How to take an employer to a tribunal: the hearing, what happens if you lose your case, how to appeal.

• When you can claim

  You can make a claim to an employment tribunal if you think someone has…

• Before you make a claim

  You can see if there’s another way to solve the problem before you make a…

• Make a claim

  You can make a claim: for yourself, as the only person claiming for…

• After you make a claim

  The respondent usually has to reply to your claim in writing within 28…

• Going to a tribunal hearing

  You’ll normally get at least 14 days’ notice of the date and time of your…

• If you win your case

  If you win your case, the tribunal can order the losing party to do…

• If you lose your case

  You can ask the tribunal to reconsider the decision (or ‘judgment’) if you…

• Get a refund for tribunal fees

  You can get a refund if you paid fees at an employment tribunal or…

• Legislation

  The employment tribunal follows rules and processes that you also have to…

Get help and advice on employment rights - telephone, opening hours, website

Joining a union and getting recognition for collective bargaining and agreements - legal rules about membership, union reps and your rights

• Joining a trade union

  A trade union is an organisation with members who are usually workers or…

• Trade union membership: your employment rights

  You have the right to: choose to join or not join a union decide to leave…

• Role of your trade union rep

  A trade union representative (‘rep’) is a union member who represents and…

• Union negotiations with your employer

  When an employer and a union agree to negotiate on pay, terms and…

Employees can raise a grievance at work when an informal solution is not possible - grievance procedure, mediation, meetings, appeals

Taking time off work for public duties (for example as a magistrate, school governor or on jury service) - rights and responsibilities for employees and employers

Apply to set up an arrangement with your employer to be kept informed and to be consulted

Ask your employer to set up a European Works Council if you're an employee or employer in a multinational business - who can apply, valid requests, ballots, special negotiating body, complain, appeal