Step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal Process
In this episode 195 of the podcast Solicitor Alison Colley brings you the fifth in a mini series covering step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal process. This is applicable for both employees who may want to make a claim and employers who may be defending a claim.
This 5th episode is about the process of preparing and exchanging witness evidence. In this episode Alison covers:
When you need to exchange statements.
How to prepare witness statements.
What witnesses to call.
What you need to include in the witness statement.
Why the word count in your witness statements is important.
Why you need to consider the number of witnesses.
When to make an application to the Employment Tribunal to extend the word count or increase the number of witnesses.
What to consider if you want to compel a witness to attend.
Why it is important to agree the time for exchange of statement.
Links you may find helpful:
Preliminary Hearing in the Employment Tribunal
https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk...
Defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal
https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk...
What are the consequences of failing to comply with an Employment Tribunal Case Management Order?
https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk...
Making an Employment Tribunal claim against your Employer
https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk...
Free Template List : https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk...
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