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

Answer 1

Hi Claire,

Detail the problem and so I canhave an insight into the problem and give you advice from there. I work in Human Resources and currently studying Employment Law so I am relatively familiar with Tribunal cases, what would be a good case and what would not be.
ACAS are good up until a point, and the Union will only help if you're a member and they think your case is worth backing (cos tribunal can cost a bit). Email me if you like.

Sometimes tribunal is always the right answer...

Cheers,

Answer 2

Hi there

As a Union Representative, I'd recommend getting in touch with a union rep or a full time official of a Trade Union (provided you're a member of course). Although, some unions will still give you advice if you're not a member.

If you're not a union member and/or they won't give you information, make sure you've exhausted all of your internal policies regarding issues. Meaning, have you filed grievances and went through the proper channels without success or reaching the desired outcome.

Third, make sure you know the employer has done something they shouldn't have done. Ie; acted unfairly, been unreasonable with you, or made a fundamental breach of contract.

Then, if you've went through the above stages, you can file an Employment Tribunal Claim via the internet at http://www.employmenttribunals.gov.uk

You need to fill in form ET1 to register your application.

One point: make sure you have a strong case. Legal advise and support is greatly recommended if you're going to an ET.

Compensation on cases is not that great for those that do win, and in the long term, although you may want to fight some moral battle; it's not always in your best interests to do it.

If you DO want to get legal advise, please please please go through a solicitor that specialises in employment law.
Any high street solicitor will tell you they can fight your case for you. They can't and that's a simple fact.
They can do background on employment law and pull some common law out however, if they do not specialise in employment law, there's a much greater chance that the case will be lost.

Check out http://www.employment-solicitors.co.uk/network.htm for solicitors in your area who specialise in employment law.

Good luck.

Answer 3

If you're talking about an Employment Tribunal then I think you need to have lost your job first - so you would be referring to an ex-employer. In this case speak to a union rep or CAB.

ACAS is not the right organisation to approach for an individual grievance.

(Frog - I'm assuming ACAS is the arbitration service, I don't know of a union called ACAS).

Answer 4

Acas are supposed to work for both employer and employees , in my experience they seem to favour the employers side plus you have not said why you want to take your employer to a tribunal? I think you should talk to a solicitor who deals with employment law or maybe citizens advice. good luck

Answer 5

Citizens Advice Bureau is your best bet. It is free. Most tribunal actions require strict adherence to a set procedure. Get help quickly as you may lose out because of time limits.

Answer 6

Obviously, the best bet is to go through a Lawyer who specialises in employment law.
However, if this is beyond your current financial resources, I suggest your first step should be to contact the Citizens Advice Bureau

Answer 7

If your Union ACAS wont take it up then it sounds like you don't have a case.

MOJO - You're right, there should have been an 'or' between Union and ACAS.
Ta much.

Answer 8

try the citizens advice or legal aid solictor