Tribunal Process
The Complete Employment Tribunal Guide for Self-Represented Claimants
A step-by-step guide to navigating the UK employment tribunal system — written for people representing themselves.
Guide in progress
This comprehensive guide is currently being written. It will cover every stage of the tribunal process from ACAS early conciliation through to the final hearing, with practical strategy for litigants in person. Check back soon.
What This Guide Will Cover
- Understanding whether you have a claim
- ACAS early conciliation — what actually happens and how to approach it
- Filing your ET1 — how to complete the form effectively
- The respondent's ET3 response — what to look for
- Preliminary hearings — what to expect and how to prepare
- Disclosure and evidence gathering
- Preparing your hearing bundle
- Writing your witness statement
- The final hearing — procedure, cross-examination, and submissions
- Remedies and compensation
In the meantime, browse our other articles or visit our resources page for recommended books and templates.