LRD guides and handbook November 2009

Employment tribunals - a guide for trade unionists

Fuelled by the recession, the latest employment tribunal statistics for 2008- 2009 show unfair dismissal claims up by 22% and redundancy pay claims up by nearly one third. This booklet is designed to help union reps get a clear understanding of the key employment tribunal rules. It specifi es the claims that can be brought, sets out the requirements for submitting a claim, and includes time limits and qualifying service rules.