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Tribunal Question

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Dear all, 

I am currently working with our employment law consultancy on preparing a draft response letter as a former employee had decided to take us to a tribunal regarding redundancy. Throughout the process I was guided by our employment law consultant who advised us what we could and couldn't do, overall the process was very difficult and kept being delayed by the employee's daughter who was acting as a translator, she has now decided to represent her mother in the tribunal. 

This is the first time this I have been involved in this process and it is a bit daunting when you're in a stand alone HR role. Does anyone have any tips or 'must ask' questions. Our solicitor is very good and will cover all the bases, but I want to be able to use this as a L&D opportunity as well. 

Many thanks 

Parents
  • Stay calm and learn from the professionals
    You are not defending.You have a story to tell and do not get dragged down to their level
    It will probably be harder than having a good solicitor on the other side
    Tribunals are all about emotion
    could write a book but they are all different and contrary to popular belief it is not all win-lose. draws and consolation prizes are not uncommon.
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  • Stay calm and learn from the professionals
    You are not defending.You have a story to tell and do not get dragged down to their level
    It will probably be harder than having a good solicitor on the other side
    Tribunals are all about emotion
    could write a book but they are all different and contrary to popular belief it is not all win-lose. draws and consolation prizes are not uncommon.
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  • in reply to Peter Stanway
    I was once involved in a Tribunal Hearing where the claimant wasn't professionally represented (we as respondents were) and it proved difficult because the Judge (quite rightly and fairly in a way ) seemed to take on the role of legal adviser to the claimant and seemed to allow them a lot freer rein than he would with us. Caused a bit of upset at the time but just had to grin and bear it.