Employment tribunals

Maximising your chances of success at employment tribunals

Workplace disputes can rapidly escalate to an employment tribunal, which can be time-consuming, disruptive and costly to your business. Seeking expert advice at an early stage is crucial to maximise the chances of successfully defending your claim and protecting your reputation.

When a workplace dispute arises, our team can work with you to proactively assess the situation and advise you of your options to reduce the impact on the business. This may include negotiating a settlement agreement or exit package.

Where a dispute does result in an employment tribunal, our experts will defend the claim and ensure that the business presents its case effectively to maximise your chances of success.

Employment tribunals for individuals

The Bray & Bray employment law experts also work with individuals who feel that an employer or potential employer has treated them unfairly. We have years of experience in dealing with complex cases of disagreements between employers and employees, and we have comprehensive knowledge of the law in this area. 

Cases which make up the majority of employment tribunal hearings include:

Unfair dismissal (when your employer does not have a good reason for dismissing you or they did not follow the company’s disciplinary procedure)
Discrimination (when your employer has behaved differently towards you based on your gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability etc)

Unfair deductions from your pay (deductions made outside the terms of your contract, or without your knowledge)

We can advise you on your options such as negotiating a settlement or pursuing mediation. If we believe that an employment tribunal is the right for your case, we will support you every step of the way.

If you are experiencing a workplace dispute and need professional advice, please contact us.

Contact Bray and Bray

To find out more about our specialist employment law services contact our team today. Our team has years of relevant experience and will use the full weight of their legal knowledge and experience to push towards the outcome you deserve. Contact us to discuss an enquiry or a case you have or feel free to pop in and see us at your local office by clicking on the links below;

Leicester call us on 0116 254 8871.

Hinckley call us on 01455 639 900.

Market Harborough call us on 01858 467 181.

Corby call us on 01536 851050. Visits by appointment only.

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