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Grace

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 

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  • Hi Grace.

    I went along to a tribunal to assist a friend who was bringing a tribunal against his employer and the judge allowed me represent him by asking the questions. I did a lot of research of all of the evidence/facts and I wrote down the questions I wanted to ask. If the judge feels you are going off boil they will advise you and if this happens just take a breath and start again. The atmosphere in a Tribunal room is actually quite relaxed although, of course, the judge is always referred to as "Sir".

    Good luck - it really is a great L & D experience.

    Nicola
  • in reply to Nicola Halls
    Unless they are female and even then they probably just blind-eye those of us who grew up with male judges and Sir just slips out
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