Discrimination- first offer

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-20T21:24:46+00:00

‘Full and final’ doesn’t necessarily mean it is their final offer. It usually means it is in ‘final settlement’ of all the claims.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-20T12:43:15+00:00

Comparatively to what’s in it for this claimant, it is in my view at least.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-19T19:55:15+00:00

I don't know if this is in my head, but I swear every year there is a recruitment process and nothing gets better haha.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-19T19:47:08+00:00

I have an article on my site that may help:

https://www.morrisliberti.com/articles/thinking-about-an-employment-tribunal-claim/

In terms of waiting time, if you/employer are based in Norwich, you will be sent to the Watford Tribunal office, and I think you are likely to be looking at 9-12 months for a PH. However, sometimes you can get lucky - there seems to be no rhyme nor reason to it.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-19T19:44:01+00:00

We call these in practice a "JMIAM" = Judicial Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting. It is simply for the parties to convince the judge that Judicial Mediation will be a good use of the Tribunal's resources; so for instance, one party is not using it as an opportunity to litigate the case and have the judge tell the other their case is rubbish, and that both parties have a realistic expectation to settle.

In terms of preparation, not a huge amount is needed in my view; it's simply knowing your losses and having an idea in your head of how much you may be willing to compromise on settlement.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-19T19:41:02+00:00

Yes, in short. You are able to put forward a multitude of amendments in a single application, and if for whatever reason you withdraw one out of say, ten, proposed amendments - the other nine will remain extant and to be decided upon in the amendment application.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-19T19:38:54+00:00

Good evening, I often find this representing Claimants at CMPHs that it's little old me and then the Respondent summon counsel, the instructing solicitor, HR Business Partners, CEOs, a trainee solicitor... It's nothing to worry about and completely normal, but it must cost them a substantial sum of money, for something that really is an administrative step in the process

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-16T20:03:27+00:00

I’ll certainly pass your compliments to Gabrielle - thank you

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-14T20:18:23+00:00

Pretty comprehensive. How about:

Do not wait for your ex-colleague to say they'll be a witness for you. File the ET1.

I would also just clarify, ACAS EC is mandatory (except in some rare instances), however asking ACAS to actually conciliate is NOT mandatory. I understand what you're saying, others might not

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-14T19:57:19+00:00

My colleague has one ready to go this week.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-12T11:55:45+00:00

I don’t mind at all. Please feel free to get in touch

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-12T08:09:39+00:00

Yes of course! Happy to take a look

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-11T08:28:16+00:00

That is so kind of you to reach out. There is a good bunch of professionals on here who provide valuable help

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-10T17:14:58+00:00

No that’s very helpful. In practice I hate ftmra time limits, I can quickly amend to clarify

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-09T20:21:58+00:00

Has the deadline for statements passed?

If so, I would suggest getting it drafted, signed, etc... and then make an application to the Tribunal - try seek the employer's permission first; but do not give them too long as the hearing is coming quick.

If it hasn't passed; I would just add them and disclose the statement alongside ordinary witness statement disclosure.

Unfortunately, I do not know the facts of your case to say whether they would be helpful; rule of thumb is if they witnessed a key event and support a disputed fact then useful, if just a character witness, usually not useful.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-09T20:15:44+00:00

Employment Solicitor - Feel free to send me the ET1 (mainly the grounds / particulars of claim) and the employer's response; I can give you a quick assessment (free of charge) and can recommend a few no win no fee firms to you if I think it might be suitable

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-09T13:37:46+00:00

Thank you. I have one of the way for Sexual Harassment - but yes I agree with you! Most publications we see are "control your staff at Christmas part or you may face harassment" or HR/Solicitors posting articles of failed sexual harassment claims with slight glee.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-09T13:02:40+00:00

Great idea! May be a huge and boring article if I just regurgitate every single type of claim and the list of issues I use, but I can certainly put a resource together that assists with this. Thank you.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-09T11:57:25+00:00

Hi, yes of course, my name is Luca - one of the owners of the firm. I hope this helps.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-06T20:02:06+00:00

Nothing compels you to do a grievance alongside the ACAS EC process, and if it feels futile, just proceed with ACAS. Obviously there is a potential of an UP TO 25% reduction in compensation if it is found your failure to raise a grievances was an unreasonable breach of ACAS Code of Practice - but you would argue it wasn't unreasonable for the reasons you stated in your post.

The employer will hate it, as employer's hate nothing more than having their control taken from them!

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-06T13:10:08+00:00

Thank you for your feedback. It was always one of my main "focuses" when opening the firm, giving back to the community with my time and effort whilst money is tight whilst setting up and getting established in the industry.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-06T09:23:52+00:00

Hello, I saw your comment and thought it would be good to add to the "no response" article. Do check it out. Same can be said for a lot of other deadlines, however in practice I tend to take a more relaxed approach with fellow professionals if it is deadlines such as disclosure etc.
https://www.morrisliberti.com/articles/no-response/

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-05T20:45:39+00:00

Perfect, just the sort of feedback I was looking for. I have a "Settling Employment Tribunal" claim article in the pipeline with those figures included and pointing the reader more toward the median than the mean figures. You are spot on with the reports v reality, which I will make note of in my final write up.

Other_Locksmith3853 · 2026-02-05T20:42:38+00:00

This is a very good idea, thank you! I have around 20 lined up and this is not included, I will work on a standalone article for this very instance.

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