Employment Tribunal Guides
Free, comprehensive guides on making an Employment Tribunal claim in England, Wales, and Scotland. Written for employees bringing claims without a solicitor.
Whether you've been unfairly dismissed, experienced workplace discrimination, had wages unlawfully deducted, or need to understand ACAS early conciliation, our guides explain the legal tests, time limits, and step-by-step process for each claim type. All guides reference current legislation including the Employment Rights Act 1996, Equality Act 2010, and the upcoming Employment Rights Act 2025 changes taking effect in 2026-2027.
Claim Type Guides
Detailed guides for each type of Employment Tribunal claim, covering the legal tests, what you need to prove, and compensation.
Unfair Dismissal
Dismissed without a fair reason or fair procedure? Covers ERA 1996 s.94-98, the ACAS Code, and compensation including basic and compensatory awards.
Constructive Dismissal
Forced to resign due to your employer's fundamental breach of contract. Covers the Western Excavating test, mutual trust, and resignation timing.
Wrongful Dismissal
Dismissed in breach of contract, such as without proper notice. No service requirement, but compensation is capped at £25,000 in the tribunal.
Discrimination
Less favourable treatment because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. No service requirement and no cap on compensation.
Unlawful Deduction from Wages
Unpaid wages, holiday pay, notice pay, commission, or other unauthorised deductions from your pay under ERA 1996 s.13.
Redundancy Pay
Unpaid statutory redundancy pay or unfair selection for redundancy. Covers the calculation formula, suitable alternative employment, and selection criteria.
Whistleblowing
Detriment or dismissal for making a protected disclosure. No service requirement and no cap on compensation under ERA 1996 s.43A-43L.
Process Guides
Step-by-step guides on the tribunal process, from ACAS conciliation to submitting your ET1 form.
ACAS Early Conciliation
The mandatory first step before any tribunal claim. How it works, the timeline, and how it pauses your time limit.
How to Submit Your ET1
Step-by-step guide to completing and submitting your ET1 form online, including section 8.2 (Particulars of Claim).
Employment Tribunal Time Limits
Critical deadlines for making a claim. Covers the 3-month and 6-month limits, ACAS extensions, and late claims.
Particulars of Claim Template
What to include in your Particulars of Claim, how to structure it, common mistakes, and how our generator helps.
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