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How to take an employer to a tribunal: the hearing, what happens if you lose your case, how to appeal.
You can make a claim to an employment tribunal if you think someone has鈥�
You can see if there鈥檚 another way to solve the problem before you make a鈥�
You can make a claim: for yourself, as the only person claiming for鈥�
The respondent usually has to reply to your claim in writing within 28鈥�
You鈥檒l normally get at least 14 days鈥� notice of the date and time of your鈥�
If you win your case, the tribunal can order the losing party to do鈥�
You can ask the tribunal to reconsider the decision (or 鈥榡udgment鈥�) if you鈥�
You can get a refund if you paid fees at an employment tribunal or鈥�
The employment tribunal follows rules and processes that you also have to鈥�
Get help and advice on employment rights - telephone, opening hours, website
Joining a union and getting recognition for collective bargaining and agreements - legal rules about membership, union reps and your rights
A trade union is an organisation with members who are usually workers or鈥�
You have the right to: choose to join or not join a union decide to leave鈥�
A trade union representative (鈥榬ep鈥�) is a union member who represents and鈥�
When an employer and a union agree to negotiate on pay, terms and鈥�
Employees can raise a grievance at work when an informal solution is not possible - grievance procedure, mediation, meetings, appeals
Taking time off work for public duties (for example as a magistrate, school governor or on jury service) - rights and responsibilities for employees and employers
Apply to set up an arrangement with your employer to be kept informed and to be consulted
Ask your employer to set up a European Works Council if you're an employee or employer in a multinational business - who can apply, valid requests, ballots, special negotiating body, complain, appeal
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