Employment Pricing Guide and Process

In terms of process the general steps are set out underneath.

 

Funding Options

 

We have various funding options, so you can consider what is best for you. We will discuss these with you at the outset.

 

Available funding options may include:

• Charges based on the applicable hourly rate and time spent model.
• Fixed fees.
• Damages based agreements (i.e. a “no win no fee”) – in a nutshell only 35% is payable for any recovery (including VAT) in addition to any agreed expenditure for an Employment Tribunal dispute. 
• Legal expenses cover subject to our agreement with your insurer’s terms.

 

Unfair and/or Wrongful Dismissal Claim Costs

 

Complexity of Claim(s)*	Likely Cost Plus VAT Including Any Disbursements
Simple	£2,000 plus VAT to £6,000 plus VAT
Medium	£5,000 plus VAT to £12,000 plus VAT
Technical	£8,000 plus VAT to £60,000 plus VAT

 

*Note: in the majority of cases, costs tend to fall within the small or medium bracket.

 

Our estimated costs are based on a variety of factors and we would inform you which bracket applies to you.  Factors include:

• Amendments to any ET1/ET3 
• Any request for additional information or reply
• Parties involved
• Whether a party is a litigant in person
• The stance taken by a party – some exchanges can lead to protracted dialogue
• Jurisdictional issues (e.g. employment status and time limits)
• Type of claim (e.g. whistleblowing)
• Number of documents relating to the dispute
• Whether any expert evidence is required
• Whether any barrister’s input is necessary
• Length of hearing
• Number of witnesses called by the parties
• Other hearings that may be necessary such as in relation to the management of the case generally

 

 

General Employment Tribunal Stages

 

 

 

If you wish to discuss further anything outlined above please contact our Employment team. 

 

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