Successfully Defending Employment Tribunal Cases

Sweeping changes to the way ET claims are dealt with came into effect in October 2004, increasing the risk of higher costs and more expensive claims. This indispensable report covers all the changes and their implications for HR professionals - including:

• Increased and wider-ranging powers for ET Chairmen
• Radical changes to the originating application and employer's response
• Significant changes to the powers of ACAS and the defined period of mediation
• Costs awarded can now be as high as 10,000

5 good reasons why you should buy this report:

• 1. Clearly set out, no jargon or legalese
• 2. Easy to use: structured so you can find what you want quickly
• 3. Covers every aspect of the Employment Tribunal process
• 4. Fully updated to take account of all the Dispute Resolution elements of the Employment Act 2002
• 5. Will enable you to defend the claim yourself with confidence

• 1. Employment Tribunals - Their Function And Purpose
• 2. Types Of Claim Brought Before The Employment Tribunal
• 3. Tribunal Jurisdiction
• 4. The Originating Application
• 5. Preparing The Case
• 6. Negotiating Settlements And Dealing With Acas
• 7. Interlocutory Orders, Hearings And Previews
• 8. Preparing For The Hearing
• 9. The Hearing
• 10. The Decision
• 11. Appeals
• 12. Conclusion
• 13. Appendix