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Employment Tribunals

Employment Tribunals

At Franklins Solicitors, we provide clear, practical advice and representation to employers facing Employment Tribunal claims. Our aim is to minimise risk, protect your business, and achieve the best possible outcome.

At Franklins Solicitors, we provide clear, practical advice and representation to employers facing Employment Tribunal claims. Our aim is to minimise risk, protect your business, and achieve the best possible outcome.

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What Is an Employment Tribunal?

Employment Tribunals are specialist judicial bodies that resolve disputes between employers and employees.

They typically:

  • Serve as the Primary Forum for Workplace Justice

  • Hear Claims Relating to Employment Rights and Disputes

  • Can Order Compensation, Reinstatement, or Other Remedies

  • Form Part of the Wider UK Tribunal System

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When Might an Employment Tribunal Claim Be Brought?

Employers may face a tribunal claim in circumstances such as:

  • Unfair or Wrongful Dismissal

  • Discrimination Based on Race, Gender, Age, Disability, Religion, or Sexual Orientation

  • Harassment or Bullying in the Workplace

  • Unlawful Deductions from Wages

  • Breach of Employment Contract

  • Whistleblowing Claims

  • Health & Safety Concerns Raised by Employees

  • Redundancy Disputes or Unfair Processes

  • Failure to Provide Statutory Rights Such as Minimum Wage or Holiday Pay

Speak to our Employment Team

Protect your business with proactive, commercially focused legal support. Speak to our employment law team today to resolve workplace issues quickly and confidently.

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Sara Marshall

Associate Partner

Employment

How Franklins Solicitors Can Help

We combine legal expertise with practical solutions to protect your business. Our employment law team offers:

Early Advice

Assessment of claims and prospects of success.

Negotiation & Mediation

Resolving disputes through settlement or Acas conciliation.

Documentation & Evidence Gathering

Preparing contracts, emails, and witness statements for defence.

Tribunal Representation

Expert advocacy throughout the hearing process.

Ongoing Support

Clear guidance at every stage to protect your business interests.

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Employment Tribunals FAQs

What is the time limit for an Employment Tribunal claim?2025-09-02T10:48:54+01:00

Claims must usually be made within three months less one day of dismissal or the issue arising.

Do employees have to use Acas before making a claim?2025-09-02T10:49:13+01:00

Yes. Since April 2014, early conciliation through Acas is mandatory before a claim is lodged.

What types of claims can be brought?2025-09-04T10:18:34+01:00

Common claims include unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy disputes, unlawful deductions, and whistleblowing.

What happens if my employer breached the Acas Code of Practice?2025-09-04T10:18:11+01:00

Tribunals can increase compensation by 10–25% if an employer fails to follow the Code.

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