Court & Tribunal Representation
Employers Federation Northern Ireland has a proven track record representing employers before the Industrial and Fair Employment Tribunals and the Industrial Court. Our single annual fee covers all your Tribunal cases irrespective of the number of claims you receive. This is outstanding value for money when compared with the cost of using solicitors and Counsel.
Employers Federation Northern Ireland will prepare all cases on your behalf to include:
- taking detailed instructions at all stages of the Tribunal process, including drafting and lodging the Response Form
- drafting requests for Additional Information and Discovery to understand the case being brought against you and prepare your defence
- taking your instructions and responding to any requests for Additional Information and Discovery received by you
- replying to Statutory Questionnaires arising from complaints of unlawful discrimination
- all aspects of the preparation for and attendance at Case Management Discussions. This includes identifying the legal and factual issues in dispute, and timetabling the case for Hearing
- providing advice in respect of prospects of success and potential awards
- conducting any settlement discussions including liaising with the Labour Relations Agency and/or other representatives, and the negotiation of settlement terms
- assistance with the drafting of Witness Statements
- meeting with your witnesses to prepare them for the Hearing, including cross-examination
- compiling the Tribunal Trial Bundle
- preparation for and conducting the advocacy at the Tribunal Hearing
- applying the applicable legislation and relevant case law to the facts and preparing closing submissions
- on request, providing post-Hearing assessment and advice
- acting as the instructing solicitor in any appeal from the Tribunal to the Court of Appeal
Sections
- Recruitment and Selection
- Employment Status and Terms & Conditions of Employment
- Dealing with Disciplinary Issues
- Investigating Grievances
- Managing Absence
- Managing Performance
- Discrimination and Whistleblowing
- Family Rights and Flexible Working
- Changing Terms & Conditions of Employment
- TUPE Advice
- Managing Data Protection
- Dealing With Trade Unions
Our Client Speak
At Donnelly Group , we have been delighted with the service we have had with Employers Federation. They have guided and assisted us on general employment matters in a timely and professional manner. They are experts in their field, the depth of knowledge and scope of experience has given us great comfort, having always felt in good hands. We have made good employment decisions and have seen good outcomes because of their help. Highly recommended.
Donnelly Group
Everyone in the Employers Federation team is approachable and friendly, coming armed with the technical knowledge of the law that we need, along with a healthy dose of pragmatism. They are speedy at replying to urgent queries, have successfully represented us with tribunal cases, provide excellent training and are always available at the end of the phone. We strongly recommend the EEF team to all HR professionals.
Linamar
Employers Federation have assisted us through some complex issues over the years, always maintaining a calm, professional and focussed approach. We are extremely satisfied with the service from the team over the past +10 years. Fantastic! A seamless, thorough and faultless legal service.
HCL Technologies