Make a claim to an employment tribunal
Get a refund for tribunal fees
You can get a refund if you paid fees at an employment tribunal or employment appeals tribunal between 29 July 2013 and 26 July 2017.
How to apply
You can apply online if:
- you have not changed your name since you made the claim to the tribunal
- your claim was against one employer
- you have a UK bank account
Otherwise, you can apply by post or email.
You’ll need to include how much you paid in tribunal fees.
Apply online
Use the service to apply for a refund online.
Apply by email or post
The form you use depends on why you paid the fees.
Use form 1/2-CR if:
- you made the claim on your own and paid the fees
- a claim was brought against you and you were ordered to pay someone’s fees, or if you paid any other fees to the tribunal
- you were the ‘lead claimant’ in a joint (‘multiple’) claim for less than 11 people
Use form 3-S if:
- you paid the fees for someone else to make the claim
- you were the ‘lead claimant’ in a joint (‘multiple’) claim for over 10 people
Send your completed form by post or email to HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS).
HM Courts and Tribunals Service - England and Wales
etrefunds@justice.gov.uk
Employment tribunal - England and Wales
Customer contact centre
PO Box 10218
Leicester
LE1 8EG
HM Courts and Tribunals Service - Scotland
glasgowet@justice.gov.uk
Employment tribunal - Scotland
Customer contact centre
PO Box 27105
Glasgow
G2 9JR
Get help applying
Contact HMCTS if you need help applying or have questions about refunds.
HMCTS - England and Wales
Telephone: 0300 323 0196
HMCTS - Welsh language
Telephone: 0300 303 5176
HMCTS - Scotland
Telephone: 0300 790 6234
What happens next
If you’re entitled to a refund it’ll be transferred to your bank account (plus 0.5% interest). You’ll get a letter confirming the amount.