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Monday, May 12, 2025
How Should I Prepare for a Case Management Hearing?
If you're representing yourself in an Employment Tribunal claim, preparing for a Case Management Hearing (CMH) is a crucial step.This preliminary hearing sets the groundwork for how your case will proceed.
Understand the Purpose of the CMH
A CMH is designed to organize the case efficiently.It's an opportunity for the tribunal to:
Β Clarify the issues in dispute.
ο¬ Set deadlines for exchanging documents and witness statements.
ο¬ Decide on the length and date of the final hearing.
Understanding these objectives will help you focus your preparation.
Review Tribunal Correspondence
Before the hearing, carefully read all correspondence from the tribunal.This may include a Case Management Agenda or other forms that outline questions about your case.Completing these documents helps the tribunal understand your position and plan the next steps effectively.
Identify Key Issues
Be prepared to discuss the specific issues in dispute.Understanding the legal grounds for your claim and the evidence supporting it will enable you to present your case effectively
Communicate with the Respondent
If possible, communicate with your employer or their representative to agree on the Case Management Agenda and a List of Issues.This collaboration can streamline the hearing and demonstrate your willingness to cooperate.
Plan for the Hearing Format
CMHs may be conducted via phone, video call, or in person.Ensure you know the format and have the necessary technology or travel arrangements in place.
Seek Support if Needed
While you may be representing yourself, seeking advice from legal professionals or support organizations can provide valuable guidance.They can help you understand the process and prepare your case effectively.
Chronology of a claim
Disclaimer: Please note, none of the answers on this page or connected pages are legal advice, and whilst reasonable steps are taken to ensure its accuracy at the time of publication, the law changes regularly
π§ Navigating your Claim
β³ 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!
Try to settle the dispute without starting a claim.
Not able to resolve your issue? Then set out your complaint by completing the ET1 and respond with an ET3
Once the claim has started get the roadmap for your case at a Case Management Hearing ("CMH").
The CMH may identify specific issues to resolve before a Final Hearing, like strike-out or employment status.
You will be ordered to exchange all relevant documents with the other side.
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.
This is when your case is decided by the tribunal.
If you win, this stage decides compensation or reinstatement
You may be able to challenge the outcome β but only on limited grounds.
π₯Β Other Resources
πΒ Free GuideΒ π
Click here for my free tribunal guide.
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