Respond to a tribunal claim

Defend an employment tribunal claim from ET1 to filed ET3 and first directions.

1. Get the ET1 claim form from the client
2. Diary the ET3 deadline. Most people forget this: The ET3 response is due 28 days from the date the claim was sent; miss it and judgment can be entered without a hearing.
3. Collect the employee file, emails and policies
4. Tell the client to keep all relevant documents. Most people forget this: Documents deleted after a claim is expected can lead to adverse findings against the employer.
5. Interview witnesses
6. Draft the grounds of resistance
7. Approve the ET3 draft (Partner signs off)
8. Get the client to confirm the facts (Client signs off)
9. File the ET3 with the tribunal
10. Prepare for the preliminary hearing

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