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Thinking about taking your employer to an employment tribunal? It’s a big decision, and you need clear advice from specialist employment tribunal solicitors who understand what you’re going through. Whether you’ve been unfairly dismissed, discriminated against, or denied your employment rights, we help employees across Wales and the UK navigate tribunal claims and fight for the compensation you deserve.
We know employment tribunal claims are stressful. You’re worried about costs, timescales, and whether you’ll win. You might still be working for the employer or looking for a new job. Our employment tribunal solicitors near me (wherever you are in Wales or the UK) provide honest, practical advice on your chances of success and guide you through every stage of your claim.
To speak to an employment law consultant today, call us on 02920 829 100 or use our Contact us form.
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Employment tribunals decide disputes between employees and employers. Most employment tribunal claims for individuals involve unfair dismissal, discrimination, unpaid wages, or redundancy issues. The tribunal is less formal than a court but still requires proper legal representation to give you the best chance of winning.
Here’s what you need to know: you’ve got strict time limits (usually 3 months minus one day from when the problem happened), you must go through ACAS early conciliation first, and most cases settle before reaching a final hearing. That doesn’t mean backing down, it means negotiating a fair settlement without the stress and risk of a hearing.
Employment tribunal solicitors costs worry most people. The good news is that tribunals don’t normally order the losing side to pay the winner’s legal costs (unlike normal courts). This means you won’t face huge bills if you lose.
We’ve represented employees in hundreds of tribunal claims. We know what tribunals expect, how employers defend claims, and what compensation you’re likely to get. From the first conversation where we assess your case through to final hearing or settlement, you’ll work directly with experienced solicitors for employment tribunal who specialise in helping employees.
And if you’re a Welsh speaker, we provide full Welsh language representation. We’re Wales’ only commercial law firm offering Welsh language employment tribunal solicitors, so you can fight your case in your first language.
Contact us today for honest advice on your employment tribunal claim.
Been sacked unfairly? If you’ve got two years’ service (or any length for certain “automatically unfair” reasons like whistleblowing or pregnancy), you can claim unfair dismissal. We help you prove the dismissal was unfair and fight for compensation including lost wages, notice pay, and damages for the unfair treatment.
Employer made your life so difficult you felt forced to resign? That’s constructive dismissal. You need to show your employer breached your contract seriously (usually the implied duty of trust and confidence). We gather evidence, build your case, and prove you had no choice but to leave.
Discrimination based on age, disability, gender, pregnancy, race, religion, or sexual orientation is unlawful. Discrimination claims don’t need two years’ service and can result in substantial compensation (no upper limit). We handle direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment, and victimisation claims.
Unfair selection for redundancy or employer didn’t follow proper process? You can challenge redundancy decisions at tribunal. We also recover unpaid redundancy pay, notice pay, and holiday pay. If redundancy was discriminatory or a sham to get rid of you, we’ll prove it.
Blown the whistle on illegal activity or wrongdoing at work and been punished? Whistleblowing claims (protected disclosure detriment) are automatically unfair and have no compensation cap. We protect whistleblowers and ensure you’re compensated for doing the right thing.
Employer not paid you properly? Not paid notice pay? Made unlawful deductions from wages? Tribunal claims recover what you’re owed. We also handle holiday pay disputes, commission claims, and bonus disputes where employers refuse to pay what’s contractually owed.
Dismissed, demoted, or treated unfairly because you’re pregnant or on maternity leave? Pregnancy discrimination is unlawful from day one. We fight maternity discrimination, failure to allow return to work, and dismissals during or after maternity leave.
Employer failed to make reasonable adjustments? Dismissed because of disability? Harassed about your condition? Disability discrimination claims protect disabled employees and require employers to make workplace adjustments. We prove disability status and fight for compensation.
Sexual harassment, racist harassment, or disability-related harassment is unlawful. Even where harassment isn’t discriminatory, severe bullying can support constructive dismissal claims. We gather evidence, build harassment claims, and hold employers accountable.
Rights violated during a business transfer (TUPE)? Changes to terms, dismissals, or failure to inform and consult properly? TUPE gives employees strong protection. We challenge unfair TUPE dismissals and terms changes that breach TUPE regulations.
We won’t take your money if you don’t have a case. First conversation is about honest assessment: do you have a claim, what are your chances, what compensation might you get. If your case is weak, we’ll tell you. If it’s strong, we’ll fight for you. That’s what employment tribunal solicitors should do.
We’re Wales’ leading commercial law firm with a Welsh language employment law services. Your tribunal claim, all correspondence, witness statements, and tribunal representation can be conducted in Welsh.
You’ll work with the solicitor handling your case from day one. No paralegal assistants, no being passed around. When you call, you speak to someone who knows your case inside out. That’s how specialist employment tribunal claims solicitors should work.
Legal jargon helps nobody. We explain everything clearly: what’s happening, what you need to do, what the risks are, what your options look like. You’ll understand your case and make informed decisions about settlement or proceeding to hearing.
Most cases settle. That doesn’t mean giving in, it means negotiating the best deal without tribunal risk. We’re experienced negotiators who know what cases are worth and how to get employers to pay proper compensation. Sometimes settlement is smarter than fighting.
We will have an open conversation with you about fees and legal costs at the start. Whilst we do not run cases on a no win no fee basis, we often do work under legal expenses insurance policies. There may also be times when we can offer fixed fees on some aspects of tribunal claims. Whilst we could never offer entirely fixed fee employment claims, having fixed fee employment law solicitors on your side for some aspects of a claim can be helpful.
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First conversation is free. We’ll discuss what happened, whether you have a claim, time limits, likely compensation, and funding options. You’ll get honest advice on your chances. If we think your case is strong, we’ll offer to represent you. If it’s weak, we’ll say so.
Before tribunal claims, you must contact ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) for early conciliation. This pauses time limits while ACAS tries to settle the dispute. We guide you through this process and handle ACAS negotiations. Many cases settle at this stage.
If early conciliation doesn’t resolve things, we submit your tribunal claim (ET1 form). We draft a detailed claim explaining what happened, which laws your employer broke, and what compensation you want. The claim must be submitted within strict time limits (usually 3 months).
Your employer has 28 days to submit their response (ET3 form). They’ll deny your allegations and give their version of events. We review their response, identify weaknesses, and advise whether your claim looks stronger or weaker based on their defence.
The tribunal gives directions for preparing the case: exchanging documents, preparing witness statements, agreeing a hearing bundle. We gather your evidence, take your statement, review employer documents, and build your case systematically.
Throughout the process, we negotiate settlement. Most employment tribunal claims for individuals settle before hearing. We advise on fair settlement offers, what you should accept or reject, and when to push for more. Settlement means certainty without hearing risk.
If settlement doesn’t happen, your case goes to a final hearing. Usually a three-person panel (employment judge plus two lay members) hears evidence, asks questions, and makes a decision. We represent you, cross-examine employer witnesses, and present your case effectively.
After hearing, the tribunal issues a judgment. If you win, they order compensation (or sometimes reinstatement/re-engagement though this is rare). We ensure you receive what’s awarded and advise on enforcement if employers don’t pay.
Typical timescales: ACAS conciliation (4-6 weeks) | Tribunal claim submitted (immediately after conciliation) | Final hearing (6-12 months after claim, sometimes longer) | Judgment (on the day or within weeks of hearing)
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Usually 3 months minus one day from when the problem happened (dismissal date, last discrimination incident, etc.). Some claims have different limits. Time limits are strict, tribunals rarely extend them. Contact employment tribunal claims solicitors immediately if you’re close to deadline. ACAS early conciliation pauses the clock but you must start it before the deadline expires.
Yes, it’s compulsory for most claims. Before submitting tribunal claims, you contact ACAS who try to settle disputes. You get an ACAS early conciliation certificate (either settled or unsettled) that you need to submit your claim. Early conciliation usually lasts 4-6 weeks. Many cases settle at this stage. Don’t worry, solicitors for employment tribunal handle this for you.
Depends on your claim type:
Employment tribunal solicitors can estimate likely compensation after assessing your case.
Usually no. Employment tribunals very rarely order costs (unlike normal courts). Costs are only awarded if your claim was misconceived, unreasonable, or you behaved badly during proceedings.
You can, tribunals are designed to be accessible. But employer almost certainly has solicitors, giving them advantage. Employment tribunal solicitors near me significantly improve your chances. We know tribunal procedures, how to cross-examine witnesses, what evidence tribunals need, and how to present cases persuasively.
Hearings are less formal than courts but still structured. You give evidence, employer witnesses give evidence, everyone is cross-examined, both sides make closing submissions. The panel asks questions throughout. Hearings last anywhere from half a day to several weeks depending on complexity. Judgment is either given on the day or in writing later.
No. Most employment tribunal claims for individuals are brought after employment ends (dismissal, resignation). You can bring claims while still employed (discrimination, unpaid wages) but many employees wait until they’ve left. We understand you might fear retaliation if you claim while employed.
Unfair dismissal is a statutory employment tribunal claim requiring 2 years’ service (except automatically unfair reasons). Wrongful dismissal is a breach of contract claim (employer didn’t give proper notice) that can be brought at tribunal or County Court. You can claim both. Wrongful dismissal damages are usually lower (just notice pay owed).
Possibly. Workers (not just employees) have some rights like discrimination protection, whistleblowing, and holiday pay. Whether you can claim unfair dismissal depends if you were an employee (tribunals decide this based on reality, not contract label). Employment tribunal solicitors assess your employment status and available claims.
Good sign, means employer worried about tribunal claim. Don’t sign anything without legal advice. Settlement agreements must be independently advised for them to be binding. We review settlement offers, negotiate better terms if appropriate, and ensure you’re properly compensated before you sign away tribunal rights.
ACAS early conciliation: 4-6 weeks. If no settlement, tribunal claim submitted. First hearing (preliminary hearing if needed) usually 3-6 months later. Final hearing typically 6-12 months after claim submitted, sometimes longer depending on tribunal backlog. Many cases settle before final hearing, shortening timescales considerably.
Yes. Most settlements involve withdrawing your tribunal claim as part of the agreement. You can withdraw anytime. If you settle, we negotiate withdrawal terms to protect you. Never withdraw without settlement agreement in place, you lose leverage once claim is withdrawn.
We’re based in Cardiff and Bangor, but we represent employees throughout Wales and across the UK at employment tribunals nationwide. We work remotely via video calls, phone, and email, so you don’t need to visit our offices unless you prefer face-to-face meetings.
Our Cardiff office serves employees across South Wales attending Cardiff Employment Tribunal. Our Bangor office supports employees throughout North Wales attending Wrexham Employment Tribunal or Manchester.
As Wales’ leading Welsh language commercial law firm, we provide full Welsh language employment tribunal representation. For Welsh speakers, having employment tribunal solicitors who speak your first language makes the whole process less stressful.
Been treated unfairly at work? Wondering if you have a case? Time limits are strict, so don’t delay. We offer free initial consultations where we honestly assess your claim, explain your options, and discuss funding .
Whether it’s unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, or unpaid wages, we fight for employees who’ve been wronged. You’ll work with experienced solicitors for employment tribunal who care about getting you justice.
Call 02920 829 100, or fill in our Contact us form for free initial advice.
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