Guides
Practical guides to workplace rights, tribunal claims and the litigation process. England and Wales. Information only, not legal advice.
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Indirect discrimination under section 19 of the Equality Act 2010: the statutory test, examples at work, what a tribunal asks and when employers can justify it.
Know Your Rights11 min read24 Sep 2026
The nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, in the Act's own words, with what counts, what doesn't, and the time limit to claim.
10 min read24 Sep 2026
Stress, anxiety or depression can be a disability under section 6, but only where the effect is substantial and long-term. What Herry, Williams and Phillips say, and what you have to show.
Guide16 min read24 Sep 2026
Often, but a diagnosis does not decide it. What section 6 requires, what the EAT held in Stedman v Haven Leisure, and what published judgments say about how these cases have changed.
Guide14 min read23 Sep 2026
Practical, step-by-step guidance on preparing your employment tribunal case without a solicitor: disclosure, bundles, witness statements and cross-examination.
13 min read20 Sep 2026
A discrimination claim is decided in parts: protected basis, type of claim, allegations, the legal link, the employer's answer, time and remedy. What each part asks.
12 min read4 Sep 2026
A disability claim is decided in five parts: status, knowledge, type, allegations and remedy. What each part asks, what the tribunal looks at, and how to prepare.
14 min read4 Sep 2026
How to raise a grievance at work: what to write, what your employer must do under the Acas Code, the 25% uplift, and why it never pauses a tribunal deadline.
11 min read2 Sep 2026
Told your grievance or tribunal claim is vexatious? What the term means, when it leads to strike-out or costs, and when it is only the other side's allegation.
9 min read2 Sep 2026
Your employer must give you a written statement of employment particulars on day one. What it must contain, and what you can do if it is missing or wrong.
8 min read2 Sep 2026
Tribunal decisions are published free on a government register covering 133,000 cases. How to search it, how to read a judgment, and where it stops.
9 min read24 Aug 2026
A schedule of loss sets out the compensation you are claiming, line by line. What to include, net versus gross, and a full worked example.
12 min read24 Aug 2026
Tribunal compensation is built from your actual loss, not a tariff. Median awards by claim type, the April 2026 limits, and how to estimate a range.
10 min read24 Aug 2026
Analysis of published tribunal decisions on late claims: how often extensions are granted, by how late the claim was, and which statutory test applied.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes10 min read20 Aug 2026
How often victimisation claims succeed, what they are worth, and why they are decided separately from the discrimination complaint that triggered them.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes10 min read20 Aug 2026
Punished for raising a discrimination complaint? Victimisation is a separate Equality Act claim. What it means and what the tribunal data shows.
Know Your Rights11 min read20 Aug 2026
Real data on unfair dismissal payouts: median award £7,224 across 7,515 tribunal cases, how awards break down, and why the £123,543 cap rarely matters.
8 min read4 Aug 2026
What tribunal claims really pay. Yerty analysed 22,000+ published awards: median £3,000, unfair dismissal £7,200, discrimination £11,000. See your claim type.
9 min read4 Aug 2026
Key Employment Rights Act 2025 changes, what is already in force, and confirmed or announced dates for 2026 and 2027.
Law Changes & Updates8 min read29 Jul 2026
How benefit recoupment can hold back the prescribed element of an Employment Tribunal award and what to check if payment is short.
Compensation & Payouts7 min read29 Jul 2026
Why published Employment Tribunal decisions are incomplete and how publication and denominator choices affect reported outcomes.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes8 min read29 Jul 2026
How tribunals assess misconduct dismissals under section 98(4), including belief, reasonable grounds, investigation and sanction.
Know Your Rights7 min read29 Jul 2026
What the Redundancy Payments Service may pay when an employer is insolvent, the caps, and what remains a claim in the insolvency.
Compensation & Payouts8 min read29 Jul 2026
Ordinary unfair dismissal needs two years' service, falling to six months for dismissals from 1 January 2027. Plus the claims needing no minimum service.
Know Your Rights8 min read29 Jul 2026
What a preliminary hearing can cover under rule 52, the two most common kinds, when they are public, and what strike-out and deposit orders mean.
How-To & Process8 min read29 Jul 2026
A Polkey adjustment reduces the compensatory award where a fair dismissal might have happened anyway. How it works and how it differs from your conduct.
Compensation & Payouts8 min read28 Jul 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is forecast to add 6,900 tribunal claims a year. MoJ data shows what the backlog did in 2025/26 without it.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes9 min read28 Jul 2026
The difference between reading judgments and structuring them — and why it decides whether a tribunal statistic can be trusted.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes9 min read3 Jul 2026
Tribunal claims hit 11,857 in Q4 2025/26, up 58% year-on-year. What the record backlog, longer 36-week waits, and rising claims mean if you're bringing a case.
Quarterly Statistics6 min read14 Jun 2026
MoJ data for January to March 2026 (provisional): 11,857 single claims received, open caseload up 136% year-on-year, 36-week average waits, and how claims end.
Statistics12 min read14 Jun 2026
1,771 working time and holiday pay claims were lodged in Q3 2025/26, up 79% year on year. See UK tribunal data on outcomes, success rates and time to resolve.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes11 min read21 May 2026
2,908 unauthorised deduction claims were lodged in Q3 2025/26, up 77% year on year. See UK tribunal data on outcomes, success rates and time to resolve.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes10 min read20 May 2026
Recording a meeting at work is not illegal in the UK, but it is generally treated as misconduct. Tribunals can admit covert recordings as evidence. Learn the rules, the risks, and what case law says.
How-To & Process8 min read7 Apr 2026
There is no standalone right to disconnect in UK law yet. The Employment Rights Act 2025 does not include one. Learn what protections you already have and what is expected to change.
Know Your Rights7 min read7 Apr 2026
Many mental health conditions qualify as a disability under the Equality Act 2010. Learn the legal test, which conditions are covered, and your rights.
Know Your Rights8 min read7 Apr 2026
Every employment law change from April 2026: minimum wage up to £12.71, sick pay from day one, Fair Work Agency launched, paternity leave now a day-one right.
Law Changes & Updates6 min read6 Apr 2026
From 6 April 2026, SSP starts on day one with no earnings limit. Rate is £123.25/week or 80% of earnings. Up to 1.3 million more workers now qualify.
Law Changes & Updates5 min read6 Apr 2026
UK minimum wage rates from April 2026: £12.71 for workers 21+, £10.85 for 18-20, £8 for under-18s and apprentices. Who qualifies and what to do if underpaid.
Law Changes & Updates6 min read3 Apr 2026
A protected conversation lets your employer propose a settlement off the record. Learn what it means, when the protection applies, and what rights you keep.
How-To & Process8 min read21 Mar 2026
There are three ways to settle an employment dispute: COT3, settlement agreement, or informal payment. Learn how each works and what rights you give up.
How-To & Process7 min read21 Mar 2026
A COT3 is a legally binding ACAS settlement that ends your employment tribunal claim. Learn what it includes, how it works, and what to consider before agreeing.
How-To & Process7 min read21 Mar 2026
Is an unfair dismissal claim worth it? Weigh up the compensation, time, stress, and settlement options. Most cases settle before a hearing.
How-To & Process7 min read16 Mar 2026
There is no legal list of sackable offences in the UK. Learn the difference between misconduct and gross misconduct, and what makes a dismissal fair.
Know Your Rights6 min read16 Mar 2026
How to raise a grievance at work, what your employer must do, how long they have to respond, and what happens if they ignore it. UK employment law guide.
How-To & Process8 min read16 Mar 2026
If your employer's conduct left you no choice but to resign, the law may treat it as a dismissal. Learn about constructive dismissal, your rights, and next steps.
Know Your Rights7 min read16 Mar 2026
Can you be dismissed for gross misconduct on a first offence? Yes, but not automatically. Learn about mitigating circumstances, fair process, and your rights.
Know Your Rights7 min read16 Mar 2026
Dismissed for gross misconduct? Find out what pay you're still owed, how benefits work after summary dismissal, and your options if the process was unfair.
Compensation & Payouts7 min read16 Mar 2026
Around 79% of employment tribunal cases never reach a hearing. See the official data on settlement rates by claim type — updated with Q3 2025/26 figures and current backlog context.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes7 min read3 Mar 2026
Your employer cannot change your employment contract without your agreement. Learn when changes are lawful, what to do if one is imposed, and your legal options.
Know Your Rights10 min read3 Mar 2026
Your employer changed your pay, hours, or dismissed you without notice. Find out what counts as breach of contract, what you can claim up to £25,000, and the 3-month time limit to act.
Know Your Rights10 min read2 Mar 2026
10,424 single claims filed, up 61% year-on-year. Open caseload at 30,784 and clearance times continue to rise.
Statistics12 min read1 Mar 2026
Not been paid? Learn how to claim unpaid wages in the UK. Covers unlawful deductions, time limits, ACAS, tribunal claims, and what evidence you need. No qualifying period required.
How-To & Process8 min read23 Feb 2026
Sacked without notice? You may have a wrongful dismissal claim. Learn when dismissal without notice is lawful, what compensation you can claim, and how to take action. No 2-year service needed.
Know Your Rights9 min read23 Feb 2026
Everything you need to know about notice periods at work. Covers statutory minimums (1 to 12 weeks), contractual notice, PILON, garden leave, sick pay during notice, and what happens if your employer breaks the rules.
Know Your Rights9 min read23 Feb 2026
Working time claims reached 1,771 in Q3 2025/26, up 79% year-on-year. 79% win at hearing (highest of any claim type), 13% default judgment, 24% ACAS settle. Mean 29 weeks.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes7 min read23 Feb 2026
What counts as gross misconduct at work? See common examples including theft, violence, and fraud — plus what doesn't qualify. Know your rights before a disciplinary hearing.
Know Your Rights8 min read23 Feb 2026
Been dismissed for gross misconduct? You still have rights. Learn what you keep, what you lose, how to challenge an unfair dismissal, and what to do next. UK guide.
Know Your Rights9 min read23 Feb 2026
Common constructive dismissal examples: unpaid wages, demotion, bullying, contract changes, and more. Learn the legal test, the 'last straw' principle, and how to build your case.
Know Your Rights10 min read23 Feb 2026
Redundancy pay claims reached 639 in Q3 2025/26, up 65% year-on-year. 71% win at hearing, 15% default judgment (highest of any claim), 17% ACAS settle. Mean 30 weeks.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes7 min read23 Feb 2026
Pregnancy discrimination claims reached 448 in Q3 2025/26, up 85% year-on-year. 41% ACAS settle (highest of any claim). 94% resolved without hearing. No qualifying service needed.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes7 min read23 Feb 2026
Sex discrimination reached 1,294 in Q3 2025/26, up 59% year-on-year. 32% ACAS settle, 92% resolved without hearing. Mean 34 weeks.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes7 min read23 Feb 2026
Race discrimination reached 1,544 in Q3 2025/26, up 70% year-on-year. 31% ACAS settle, 25% win at hearing. 96% resolved without hearing. Mean 36 weeks — among the slowest.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes8 min read23 Feb 2026
Breach of contract fell 4.3% year-on-year to 1,822 claims in Q3 2025/26 — still the only declining major claim type. 53% win at hearing (highest of any claim type with Q3 data), 28% ACAS settle. Mean 34 weeks.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes7 min read23 Feb 2026
Unauthorised deductions from wages reached 2,908 in Q3 2025/26, up 77% year-on-year. 69% win at hearing, 13% default judgment, 25% ACAS settle. Mean 29 weeks — among the fastest.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes7 min read23 Feb 2026
Whistleblowing claims reached 1,796 in Q3 2025/26, up 102% year-on-year — more than doubled in twelve months. 30% settle via ACAS. 84% resolved without a hearing. The fastest-growing claim type in the tribunal system.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes8 min read21 Feb 2026
Disability discrimination claims reached 3,481 in Q3 2025/26, up 99% year-on-year. 32% settle via ACAS. Of cases that reached a hearing, 20% succeeded. 95% are resolved without a hearing. Mean clearance time is now 34 weeks.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes7 min read21 Feb 2026
Unfair dismissal is the most common tribunal claim, with 5,481 filed in Q3 2025/26, up 72% year-on-year. 32% settle via ACAS, 43% win at hearing. Mean wait time 33 weeks. Over 82% are resolved without a hearing.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes7 min read21 Feb 2026
The tribunal backlog reached 30,784 single claims in Q3 2025/26, up 167% year-on-year. Mean clearance time has risen to 31 weeks — up from 19 weeks a year ago. The system adds over 5,500 cases to the backlog every quarter.
Quarterly Statistics7 min read21 Feb 2026
42.1% of claims decided at a final hearing succeeded in 2025/26, but 86.3% ended earlier. Real success rates by claim type from 48,548 tribunal rulings.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes8 min read21 Feb 2026
UK employment tribunal claims reached 10,424 in Q3 2025/26 (October to December 2025), up 61% year-on-year. The open caseload now stands at 30,784, up 167% in a year. Whistleblowing claims more than doubled. The system disposes of fewer than half the claims it receives.
Quarterly Statistics6 min read21 Feb 2026
Complete guide to ACAS early conciliation. Covers how the process works, time limits and clock-stop rules, what you can settle for, COT3 agreements, and when you need a solicitor.
How-To & Process10 min read21 Feb 2026
Gross misconduct explained: what counts, the fair process employers must follow, and how to challenge a dismissal that skips the process or gets it wrong.
Know Your Rights7 min read20 Feb 2026
What does 'without prejudice' mean at work? Learn how it protects settlement discussions, when it applies, and what to do if your employer uses it. Clear UK employment guide.
How-To & Process8 min read20 Feb 2026
Key facts about employment tribunal claims in the UK. Covers who can claim, time limits, ACAS early conciliation, the ET1 form, what happens at a hearing, possible outcomes, and how the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes the system.
How-To & Process14 min read7 Feb 2026
The basic award for unfair dismissal is calculated using your age, complete years of service, and weekly gross pay (subject to a statutory cap). This guide explains how tribunals calculate the basic award, what can reduce it, how redundancy pay affects it, and how the Employment Rights Act 2025 fits into the picture.
Compensation & Payouts10 min read6 Feb 2026
To prove unfair dismissal, you need evidence showing your employer lacked a legally fair reason or failed to follow a reasonable dismissal process. This guide explains what employment tribunals actually look for, how evidence is assessed, and how the Employment Rights Act 2025 affects unfair dismissal claims.
How-To & Process15 min read6 Feb 2026
What could you get if you win an unfair dismissal claim? This guide explains the compensatory award in plain English — what it covers, how the cap works (£123,543 or 52 weeks' pay), and the common reasons tribunals reduce it.
Compensation & Payouts15 min read6 Feb 2026
Worried your dismissal was unfair? This guide explains unfair dismissal examples from real tribunal cases — showing what went wrong in common scenarios and what evidence mattered.
Know Your Rights12 min read6 Feb 2026
Automatic unfair dismissal covers around 60 legally protected grounds where dismissal may be unlawful regardless of service length or process followed. This guide explains what automatic unfair dismissal is, lists every protected ground, shows how tribunals assess causation, and explains how Employment Rights Act 2025 changes strengthen these protections.
Know Your Rights13 min read6 Feb 2026
Understand your whistleblowing rights under UK law. Learn what counts as a protected disclosure, who is protected, compensation (uncapped), time limits, and how to report wrongdoing safely.
Know Your Rights8 min read28 Dec 2025
Learn the 5 fair reasons for dismissal under UK law and what your employer must prove for each. Understand how to challenge capability, conduct, redundancy, statutory illegality, and SOSR dismissals.
Know Your Rights6 min read28 Dec 2025
Can you claim unfair dismissal with less than 2 years service? Yes, in some cases. Learn about automatically unfair dismissal, discrimination, wrongful dismissal, and the ERA 2025 changes.
Know Your Rights6 min read28 Dec 2025
Understand the key differences between wrongful and unfair dismissal in the UK. Learn qualifying periods, time limits, compensation caps, and when you can claim both. Updated for ERA 2025.
Know Your Rights9 min read28 Dec 2025
Complete UK guide to automatic unfair dismissal. Learn which dismissals may be unlawful from day one (pregnancy, whistleblowing, health and safety, trade union), how to prove your case, compensation (including uncapped awards), interim relief, and time limits. Updated for ERA 2025.
Know Your Rights12 min read28 Dec 2025
Strike out rates range from 2-8% depending on claim type. The biggest reasons: not having 2 years' service for unfair dismissal (32%), not responding to the tribunal (14%), and not attending hearings (12.5%). Most strike outs are avoidable – responding to tribunal letters, meeting deadlines, and checking eligibility before you claim can protect your case.
Tribunal Data & Outcomes9 min read10 Dec 2025
Breach of contract occurs when your employer fails to honor employment agreement terms. Learn your rights, time limits, and what you can claim in UK employment law.
Know Your Rights8 min read16 Nov 2025
November 2025 analysis of MoJ Q2–Q4 2024/25 tribunal data — the pre–Royal Assent baseline on whether new rights meet a system that can deliver them. Current view: ERA 2025 and the backlog.
Law Changes & Updates15 min read5 Nov 2025
ChatGPT can harm your employment case. Learn the risks of generic AI, real tribunal failures, and safer alternatives for UK workplace disputes.
Getting Help9 min read26 Oct 2025
Understanding your employment rights in the UK. Learn what affects your rights, key laws that protect you, and what to do if they're breached.
Know Your Rights10 min read26 Oct 2025
Missed the tribunal deadline? Check whether you are actually late, which of the two tests applies, and what tribunal data shows about extensions.
How-To & Process21 min read1 Aug 2025
How long you have to take action on a workplace issue: tribunal time limits after the 1 October 2026 change, Acas, continuing acts, and what to do if time is short.
How-To & Process9 min read1 Aug 2025
Complete guide to constructive dismissal in the UK. Learn what counts as a fundamental breach, the legal test, time limits, compensation up to £123,543, and how ERA 2025 changes the rules from 2026-2027.
Know Your Rights10 min read17 Jul 2025
Complete guide to workplace grievances in the UK. Learn when to raise a grievance, what to include, ACAS Code requirements, tribunal considerations, and how ERA 2025 changes things from 2026.
How-To & Process10 min read6 Jul 2025
Facing workplace issues? Compare all your options from free advice to solicitors. See costs, pros & cons, plus how yerty can help you navigate.
Getting Help8 min read30 Jun 2025
Complete UK guide to unfair dismissal. Learn the 2-year qualifying period (changing to 6 months in 2027), exceptions, compensation up to £123,543, time limits, and what to do if you've been dismissed. Updated for ERA 2025.
Know Your Rights12 min read30 Jun 2025
