How to survive a claim

Employment Tribunals claims are now a fact of life for many companies, large and small. The chances of any employer encountering them are considerable.

For many people, the preparation of materials for Tribunal is daunting and the prospect of giving evidence and being cross-examined is very intimidating.

All HR practitioners and line managers will benefit from enhancing their understanding of Tribunal preparation and procedure as well as the skills required to effectively present themselves when giving evidence.

This highly participative half day course will give delegates the opportunity to experience giving evidence for the first time in a safe and supportive learning environment. This will help increase confidence and show them exactly what to expect when faced with a real Tribunal or courtroom for the first time.

Introduction to Employment Tribunals

• Preparation
• Before the full hearing
• Order of the hearing
• Giving evidence - a summary
• Tribunal judgments
• Appeals
• Checklist for giving evidence

You will learn:

• An understanding of Employment Tribunal procedure, both prior to and
• during a hearing
• How to give evidence competently and professionally
• What to expect from cross-examination and how to deal with it
• Gain confidence in appearing as a witness in an Employment Tribunal
• Not to panic!

This programme is open to anyone who takes a proactive view of their development and wants to prepare themselves for tribunal proceedings.

It will help delegates to be confident on their approach, professional in their delivery of evidence and robust in their response to cross examination.

Each delegate will receive a copy of our Practical Guide to Employment Tribunals. Written by Chris Harries, Barrister who has 15 years experience of Employment Tribunal litigation, this will prepare potential witnesses or anyone likely to be involved in Tribunal hearings for the experience of managing a claim from beginning to end.

This course is also available In-Company.

This course is also available in-company which means we will deliver training to your delegates at your premises.

For further information on availability please contact our training team at bristoltrainingenquiries@eef.org.uk or call us on 0117 9064819