As an employer facing an employment tribunal claim, you must prepare accordingly. Employment claims may arise from employees or job applicants for reasons such as redundancy, unfair dismissal and discrimination. This article will explain what you, as an employer, need to know if your business faces an employment tribunal. It will explain what the tribunal is, why you may be taken there and what you should do if you are facing a claim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An employment tribunal<\/a> is a type of court. It is not part of the government but an independent tribunal. When someone has a legal employment dispute, an employment tribunal will listen to both parties and decide. This can involve making the employer pay the employee compensation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many reasons why you may face an employment tribunal<\/a>. For example, it could be over reasons regarding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The person taking you to an employment tribunal is the \u2018claimant\u2019, and you are the \u2018respondent\u2019. Potential claimants include: <\/p>\nWhy Might an Employer Be Taken to an Employment Tribunal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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