Why do other services offer packages for under £100?
Why is it better to get advice from a solicitor?
Why would I want to know the merits of my case before Tribunal?

Why do other services offer packages for under £100?

There are other online tribunal packages for under £100, and you should look closely at exactly what they are trying to sell. As a matter of course, when you make a claim to an Employment Tribunal, you receive the standard booklet “Making a claim to an Employment Tribunal”, published by the Employment Tribunals. This booklet provides information about what you must do before you make a claim, and gives guidance on filling in the form and sending it to a tribunal office. Many of the ‘cheaper’ online tribunal packages offer basic products which repeat the contents of that (free!) booklet. Return to top.

Why is it better to get advice from a solicitor?

Qualified solicitors in the UK must undergo rigorous training and continuing professional development (CPD) that keeps them fully up to date with the latest and significant developments in the law. In Employment law, every ruling, judgement and interpretation has an impact which is why Employment law is highly complex and ever-changing. The best advice, in Employment law, tends to come from Employment law specialists who have the highest levels of qualifications and a commitment to CPD.

Your employer, ‘the respondent’, will most likely have the means to get quality legal advice on the best way to minimise your claim. To get access to justice, the legal advice you receive for your claim needs to be as informed and expert as that of the other side. Otherwise you may find you lack ‘equality of arms before the law’. If your employer has expert advice, and your advice is misinformed, your chance of success is blown.

Similarly, if the Tribunal finds you have behaved unreasonably in your claim, you could be ordered to pay legal costs of the other side. A solicitor who is an expert in Employment rights will advise you of any possibility of unreasonable behaviour before your proceed to Tribunal. Less qualified advisors may lack the expertise.

Why would I want to know the merits of my case before Tribunal?

Many clients find it reassuring, going into Tribunal, to understand the merits of their case and their prospects for success. If you have a good case, and a good chance of success, it can be reassuring to know that in advance. Similarly, if your case has a 50:50 chance for success and your employer is willing to offer compensation to settle before the Tribunal, it can be very useful information to know at the right time.