Back in 2017 Employment Tribunal claims rose by 90% following the abolition of fees. Now, in a post-Covid world we have a backlog of claims waiting to be heard. The waiting game for witnesses in particular can pose plenty of challenges, including remembering the details of the case, understanding the processes and of course the inevitable nerves of giving evidence in court.
So how can we as HR professionals help? Giving your witnesses the knowledge of how a tribunal process works, how to address the Employment Judge and how to create the right impression not only provides them with reassurance and confidence, but supports you as their employer with your case.
We asked our team of experienced employment tribunal advocates for their top tips on how HR can prepare their witnesses for a favourable outcome. Spend 2 minutes with them below.
We are also offering a training course to address all these concerns and give your managers the skills they need to set up for success. You can learn more about how to prepare witnesses for the employment tribunal and make an enquiry here.