After a few weeks, the tribunal will send you details on how the claim is to be managed.  This will include a list of disclosure documents that you need to send to your employer.

You will be asked to send copies of witness statements to your employers a few weeks later. 

After that, trial bundles are prepared and a date is set for an employment tribunal hearing.  The whole process can take around 6 to 12 months.

Before the tribunal hearing, your employer may want to reach a settlement, or compromise agreement. 

It is essential that you consult an employment lawyer, before reaching such an agreement, so they can help you decide what is best for you.  They will also be able to negotiate so that you receive the best settlement possible.

There are several things you need to take into account before agreeing to a settlement, and your employment lawyer may be able to advise you on some of these things.

If your employer does offer you a settlement, you will want to consider whether you are likely to win the claim, and if you have enough evidence.

Also, if you take an early settlement, you won’t have the stress of going to a tribunal, and you will receive your compensation much faster.

Although you are likely to receive more compensation if you go to a tribunal, you must also consider whether the additional legal costs will be worth it.

You will need to discuss the tax implications of an early settlement with your employment lawyer.  And you will need to consider whether going to a tribunal will be harmful to your career, as many employers are not keen to employ someone who has gone to a tribunal.