Welcome to michaelsalter.net



I am a barrister who specialises in employment law, and have over 20 years experience in this field.Β 

I am dedicated to providing you with clear and effective legal advice customised to your unique needs. My goal is to ensure you understand your rights and options, guiding you towards the best possible outcome for your case.

From representation in court to drafting legal documents and negotiating on your behalf, I will be by your side every step of the way. With professionalism and a commitment to excellence, I strive to offer you the highest standard of legal representation.

Don't navigate the legal system alone - let me guide you through with expertise and support.

Contact me today. Explore my free resources blog below for valuable insights, and take the first step towards securing your legal rights.

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What others say about me:

"Michael Salter is incredibly knowledgeable and approachable. He is proactive and goes out of his way to put clients at ease."
Chambers and Partners

"Superb client-handling skills and super-sharp on legal detail and commerciality. Always on top of the papers and proactive in terms of the next steps and getting the client the result. On his feet, he has a naturally calm, measured but robust style of advocacy - very able to get the panel on-side with his helpful and pragmatic approach.’ Legal 500

"Michael is a pleasure to work with and excellent with clients. He handles detail well, is pragmatic, personable and very responsive and is always my first choice."

FREE EMPLOYMENT LAW RESOURCES

πŸ“šΒ Free GuideΒ πŸ“˜

Click here for my free tribunal guide.

How can I help?

⏳ Chronology of a Claim

Click the button below to view the resources relevant to the stage your claim is at, and what is ahead of you!

🀝 Informal Resolution

Try to settle the dispute without starting a claim.

πŸ“ Presenting a Claim

Not able to resolve your issue? Then set out your complaint by completing the ET1 and respond with an ET3

πŸ—‚οΈ Case Management

Once the claim has started get the roadmap for your case at a Case Management Hearing ("CMH").

βš–οΈ Preliminary Applications and Hearings

The CMH may identify specific issues to resolve before a Final Hearing, like strike-out or employment status.

πŸ“‚ Disclosure

You will be ordered to exchange all relevant documents with the other side.

πŸ—£οΈ Witness Statements

You will need to write a detailed account of your evidence before the Final Hearing and possibly any Preliminary Hearing, and send it to the other side.

πŸ›οΈ Final Hearings

This is when your case is decided by the tribunal.

πŸ’· Remedies

If you win, this stage decides compensation or reinstatement

πŸ” Appeals

You may be able to challenge the outcome β€” but only on limited grounds.

πŸŽ₯Β Other Resources

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