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How to take an employer to a tribunal: the hearing, what happens if you lose your case, how to appeal.
You can make a claim to an employment tribunal if you think someone has…
You can see if there’s another way to solve the problem before you make a…
You can make a claim: for yourself, as the only person claiming for…
The respondent usually has to reply to your claim in writing within 28…
You’ll normally get at least 14 days’ notice of the date and time of your…
If you win your case, the tribunal can order the losing party to do…
You can ask the tribunal to reconsider the decision (or ‘judgment’) if you…
You can get a refund if you paid fees at an employment tribunal or…
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
A trade union is an organisation with members who are usually workers or…
You have the right to: choose to join or not join a union decide to leave…
A trade union representative (‘rep’) is a union member who represents and…
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
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
Apply to set up an arrangement with your employer to be kept informed and to be consulted
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