Employment Law in Practice

09:30	Background and introduction Different types of tribunal claim Composition and jurisdiction of tribunals
10:15	Tribunal proceedings Who can claim and under what circumstances? The role of the claim and response forms Dealing with a claim: is it admissible? Time limits and qualifying periods
11:15	Defending the claim and preparing your case Preliminary matters Being wary of default judgments Getting rid of hopeless cases The role of the pre-hearing review Responding to a questionnaire Which documents go in the bundle? Deciding whether you need a lawyer Planning tactics and strategy
12:30	Lunch
13:30	Drafting the claim and response forms Participants will be given the opportunity to complete the claim and response forms based on a case study example.This will allow them to consolidate previous learning, and obtain feedback from the trainer.
14:30	Coffee
14:45	Preparing for the Tribunal hearing What are the alternatives to tribunal? To settle or not to settle? Valuing the claim and considering your options Resolving disputes: considering the role of ACAS Compromise agreements: a cost/benefit analysis Special considerations when dealing with discrimination cases Witness statements What to do about the reluctant or unavailable witness Postponements and adjournments Skeleton arguments
16:30	End of day one

The course was all very interesting. The points covered on the Tribunal visit were also most relevant.
— Alison Cadman,
Sue Ryder Care

The best course I have been on! It was very informative and relevant withy many examples to 'bring the theory to life.
— Jennie Elliott,
EPM Ltd

"Excellent, practical advice given in lay terms!"
— Claire Palmer, Personnel Officer,
Condor Logistics