The Employment Tribunals Act 1996
c 17 is a UK
Act of Parliament
Acts of Parliament, sometimes referred to as primary legislation, are texts of law passed by the Legislature, legislative body of a jurisdiction (often a parliament or council). In most countries with a parliamentary system of government, acts of ...
, relating to
UK labour law, that establishes the
Employment Tribunal
Employment tribunals are tribunal public bodies in England and Wales and Scotland which have statutory jurisdiction to hear many kinds of disputes between employers and employees. The most common disputes are concerned with unfair dismissal, red ...
s and
Employment Appeal Tribunal
The Employment Appeal Tribunal is a tribunal in England and Wales and Scotland, and is a superior court of record. Its primary role is to hear appeals from Employment Tribunals in England, Scotland and Wales. It also hears appeals from decisions o ...
, and sets their jurisdiction.
Contents
Part I concerns Employment Tribunals. Section 1 allows the Secretary of State to make provisions for Employment Tribunals. Sections 2 to 3 concern the Tribunal's jurisdiction. Sections 2 to 3 concern Membership of the tribunals, pay and training. Sections 6 to 15 elaborate on procedure through hearings, practice directions, mediation, pre-hearing reviews, confidential information, publicity and costs and enforcement. Sections 16 and 17 concern recoupment of social security benefits. Sections 18 to 19A deal with conciliation procedures.
Part II concerns the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Sections 20 to 37 concern the EAT's jurisdiction, membership, procedure, decisions and further appeals.
Part III contains supplementary provisions, in sections 38 to 42, while final provisions are in sections 43 to 48.
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See also
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UK labour law
United Kingdom labour law
United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1996