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Employment Tribunal Pricing For Employees

Thank you for looking at our services for Employment Law. We regularly advise employees on Employment Tribunal claims, Settlement Agreements and all other aspects of employment disputes. Our clients include everyone from directors and senior executives through to entry-level workers.

As an employee, you have rights under the law that employers must respect. If you believe you have been unfairly dismissed from your job, getting the right legal advice as soon as possible is vital. This will allow you to get a clear picture of whether you have grounds for a claim and what compensation you may be entitled to.

Our employment lawyers offer clear advice and practical support to help you secure the best available outcome as quickly and simply as possible. We aim to be completely transparent about our pricing, so you can be confident our fees are fair and you are getting good value for money.

It can be difficult to provide an ‘average’ example of the total cost of pursuing a claim in an Employment Tribunal, because every claim is so different and so the potential costs can vary significantly. Our time is charged on an hourly rate basis (exclusive of VAT), in accordance with seniority and/or post-qualification experience. In our experience, pursuing a claim for unfair dismissal encompassing all necessary preparations and resulting in a one day appearance in an Employment Tribunal claim might cost in the region of £10,000 to £12,000 (which at 20% is £12,000 to £14,400) from outset to conclusion.  These fees are likely to accrue over a period of a number of months, in line with the Employment Tribunal timetable

More complex claims (for example, discrimination or whistle-blowing) are likely to incur higher fees because of the amount of time and legal complexities involved.   In addition, claims which result in appearances in the Employment Tribunal over multiple days, will naturally result in higher costs. 

We will always advise you of the anticipated total costs at the outset of a matter, based on the particular circumstances of the claim against the business.

What our fee includes

A meeting with an adviser to discuss your case in full. Depending on your circumstances and needs, we can then advise you on your options and give you an overview of the processes and procedures to be followed. Written advice can be provided as an alternative upon request.

Exclusions

  • Disbursements
  • Court Fees
  • Medical Records
  • Expert Fees

Why Us?

Our expert team have years of experience, so have almost certainly dealt with similar situations to the one you are facing many times. We will explore all the options available to you, helping you determine a course of action that fits your circumstances and personal priorities.

We know that value for money and overall costs really matter when pursuing an employment claim, so will provide you with a range of estimates and keep you updated on costs at all times. This way, you can be confident we are handling matters for you in a cost effective and efficient way.

If you decide to make an employment tribunal claim, we can offer strong experience in handling Employment Tribunal proceedings and appeals. Our team can provide the robust arguments, skilled judgment and lateral thinking need to prepare your case and achieve the best available outcome.

Whether you wish to settle a claim or fight it at tribunal we will advise you on the best strategy for you and any additional fees involved.