Difficult Claimants in Employment Tribunals

Difficult Claimants in Employment Tribunals

2 hours – 5 Wormwood Street, London EC2M 1RQ

Wednesday 30th November 2011

2:00 to 4.30 pm

Fee- £72 (inc vat)

Presented by Gordon Turner (specialist employment law solicitor).

Introduction

Whilst the employment tribunals are there to uphold very important rights for employees, there does seem to be a tendency by some claimants (and some respondents) to use the process as a blunt instrument to encourage unjustified settlements or outcomes. Statistics show that each year around 80% of claims do not go to a full hearing. Pay outs are made simply to avoid disruption and legal costs.

I have been at the forefront of efforts to challenge the ‘serial litigant’ problem which has recently resulted in the problem being investigated with plans at central level to address this. The object of this presentation is to share helpful information with managers and employment lawyers so that cases of this type can be dealt with proportionately and promptly as the Overriding Objective suggests they should. My experience includes dealing with 25 claims from one individual alone…

Course content

An update on the serial litigant threat

Spotting nuisance claimants in the pre-action stage

Relevant case law on misconceived claims and costs

Responding to nuisance claims- pleadings

Due diligence and investigations

Case management and directions – striking out claims on the papers

Managing legal costs- strike out at £150 per go?

About Gordon Turner

You can read about me by googling: ‘Gordon Turner Employment Lawyer’ or via my website: www.gtemploymentlawyers.co.uk.

To Book

Simply email info@gtelaw.co.ukor call Norma Watson on 07435 780991. Places will be confirmed in receipt of payment. Cheques should be payable to ‘Gordon Turner Employment Lawyers’ and sent to: 5 Wormwood Street, London EC2M 1RQ.