how can i find out how to take my employer to a tribunal i have contacted acas but no good?

Answer 1

First step - act immediately!! Any delays may jeopardise your case.

Start taking notes of what is happening at work - detailed notes of dates and times. Collect as much physical evidence as possible. Look into getting witnesses to support you.

Then go and speak to a few legal advice centres in your area and take it from there. If they think you have a case they may be happy to advise you on how to proceed, however they may insist that you organise/fund your own representation at the tribunal- however they. I say speak to a few so that you can get second opinions

Once you have ascertained whether you have a case or not I would also contact the Legal Services Commission (www.legalservices.gov.uk) and see whether you are entitled to legal aid provided your income/savings are low enough. Again the legal aid may be for advice only, it may not guarantee representation - you may have to consider representing yourself.

If the law centres in question will not provide representation and you are not confident in representing yourself, contact an organisation called the Free Representation Unit (FRU) (www.freerepresentationunit.org.uk)- it is a body of part qualified (i think) student lawyers who take certain cases on to build up their experience. Also contact some pro bono organisations - they may also have some lawyers who will be willing to take the case on for you.

I wish you the best of luck!!

Answer 2

Contact a solicitor, you have 3 months to decide whether or not you want to, a tribunal is a very stressful thing, not only the actual tribunal but the build up as well. Not trying to put you off, just letting you know what to expect, the actual hearing is held, very much like a court of law. Start with a solicitor, or go to CAB, they will already be aware of the best employment law solicitors in your area. if you need anythig else drop me a mail [e-mail]