One of the difficult things about running a tribunal case for the first time is the uncertainty about what needs to be done before the…
We note with amusement that at least one organisation has added this site to their list of prohibited websites. In other words, somebody feels that…
The short answer is ‘All relevant evidence that a witness can give.’ For the long answer, keep reading. ‘All’ A witness statement should be complete.…
That is to say, don’t just complain. Parties surprisingly often write long letters to the tribunal telling them all about how annoying and unreasonable the…
It is not unusual, when writing, to struggle with how to phrase a particular thought or issue. This is particularly common when the subject is…
Claimants often feel disadvantaged by the fact that they are the only person giving evidence on their own side, while the employer turns up mob-handed.…
Employment tribunals normally expect witnesses to read their statements aloud. If the statements are very short, there’s something to be said for this: it gives…
Employment cases sometimes come down to one person saying one thing and another saying something quite different. This sometimes seems to cause people excessive concern.…
It’s really very easy: all you have to do is tell lies when you’re giving your evidence. Treat cross-examination as a contest with your employer’s…
If you are represented in tribunal, you will often need to communicate with your representative. A lot of the time this can be done by…