Heading to a tribunal hearing?
The hearing is where your case is decided. Knowing what the day looks like — the format, the people involved, and what's expected of you — helps you walk in prepared rather than overwhelmed.
Prepare for your hearingFree to start
What happens
What to expect at this stage
Opening statements
Both sides briefly outline their case. The tribunal panel — typically a judge and two lay members — will usually have read the key documents in advance. This is your chance to frame the issues clearly before evidence is heard.
Opening statements
Both sides briefly outline their case. The tribunal panel — typically a judge and two lay members — will usually have read the key documents in advance. This is your chance to frame the issues clearly before evidence is heard.
Witness evidence and cross-examination
Witnesses give their evidence by confirming their written statements, then face questions from the other side. If you're representing yourself, you'll need to ask questions of your employer's witnesses — the tribunal will guide you, but preparation matters here.
Closing submissions
Both sides summarise their case and explain why the evidence supports their position. This is where the legal arguments are made — connecting the facts you've presented to the legal tests the tribunal needs to apply.
Judgment
The tribunal may give judgment on the day or reserve it for a written decision later. If the claim succeeds, a separate hearing on remedy (what compensation is appropriate) may follow — sometimes on the same day, sometimes separately.
How Yerty helps
How Yerty helps at this stage
Track your hearing deadlines
Keep sight of your hearing date, any pre-hearing orders, and submission deadlines — so nothing is missed in the final stretch.
Your documents in one place
All the evidence, correspondence, and records you've gathered through your case — organised and accessible when you need to review them.
Your timeline of events
A clear chronology of what happened and when — useful for preparing how you'll present your account at the hearing.
Free to start · No credit card
Common questions
Questions people ask at this stage
Yes — many people do. Employment tribunals are designed to be accessible to unrepresented parties, and the judge will explain the process as you go. That said, for complex cases involving multiple claims or detailed legal arguments, professional representation can make a meaningful difference.
Built on real cases. Reviewed by practising solicitors.
Build on real situations — giving you grounded insight in what actually happens
Reviewed by a practising SRA-regulated employment solicitor — ensuring the information on our platform is accurate and reliable
Ministry of Justice LawTech Programme — accepted into the MoJ's programme supporting innovation in access to justice
Justice Technology Association member — committed to ethical, responsible legal technology
Build on real situations - giving you grounded insight in what actually happens
Reviewed by a practising SRA-regulated employment solicitor - ensuring the information on our platform is accurate and reliable
Ministry of Justice LawTech Programme - accepted into the MoJ's programme supporting innovation in access to justice
Justice Technology Association member - committed to ethical, responsible legal technology
Know where you stand - free, in 5 minutes.
"Answer 13 questions about your situation - with tailored insights as you go - then see which rights and claims may apply, your key deadlines, and what to do next."
Get started free