Why speed is the key in tribunals

The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Employment Tribunal fees heralds major ramifications for employers and business owners.

While this can be concerning for business owners, they are not entirely vulnerable to the threat of increased legal claims and there are measures that can be put in place to safeguard against the threat of employment tribunal claims.

It is important to give all employees the ability to voice any concerns in a nonjudgmental manner.

Ensure you have robust contracts – ensure your contracts of employment are effectively drafted when considering unacceptable behaviour at work.

Clearly define roles – when recruiting new staff, it is imperative to ensure that job specifications and guidelines are clear. For example, if ‘out of hours’ working is required from time to time this should be clearly stated.