The Employment Tribunal Process Case Management Hearing

Step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal Process
In this episode 193 of the podcast Solicitor Alison Colley brings you the third in a mini series covering step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal process. This is applicable for both employees who may want to make a claim and employers who may be defending a claim.
This third episode is about what happens at the Case Management or Preliminary Telephone Hearing:
The purpose of the case management hearing.
The preparation needed for the telephone hearing.
Why it is important to complete the agenda supplied by the Tribunal.
Why you should try to agree the agenda with the other party.
What information you need to hand for the hearing.
Why you need to know what your dates of availability are like, not just for a hearing but for the preparation required.
The importance of understanding the case facts and which basis in law you are bringing your claims
Why you should speak up if you do not agree or not understand something in the hearing.
The importance of checking the paperwork from the Tribunal after the hearing.
Why it is worth getting some legal advice at this stage of the process.
Links you may find helpful:
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Preliminary Hearing in the Employment Tribunal
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Defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal
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What are the consequences of failing to comply with an Employment Tribunal Case Management Order?
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Making an Employment Tribunal claim against your Employer
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[@itztikki5962]

Really helpful video has put my mind at ease for a preliminary hearing this coming week, thank you

[@akhhh9642]

Q: what if the employer obtained audio recordings without consent of employee? a chat was secretly recorded then used as given statement to dismiss the employee…thank you

[@RealEmploymentLawAdvice]

If it is being used as evidence in the employment tribunal then it should be noted that it was recorded without consent and the validity and weight of the evidence challenged in the proceedings.
Depending on the circumstances of the recording their may be privacy and data protection issues that need to be addressed. It would be worth getting some specific advice on this to fully understand your rights and any legal breaches.