Employment Tribunal (ET1) Helper
Step-by-step guidance for filing your employment tribunal claim
Calculate Your ET1 Deadline
Enter your dismissal date to calculate your filing deadline
How to File an ET1 Claim
Follow these 8 steps to submit your employment tribunal claim
Check Eligibility
Most claims require NO minimum service: discrimination, unpaid wages, holiday pay, whistleblowing, pregnancy/maternity dismissal. Unfair dismissal (only) usually requires 2 years service.
Contact ACAS Early Conciliation
Before filing an ET1, you must contact ACAS for early conciliation. This is mandatory and free. Call 0300 123 1100.
Get Your Early Conciliation Certificate
ACAS will issue a certificate number within 1 month. This extends your deadline by 1 month.
Gather Evidence
Collect: employment contract, payslips, dismissal letter, emails, witness statements, and any relevant documents.
Download ET1 Form
Get the official Employment Tribunal claim form (ET1) from GOV.UK.
Complete ET1 Form
Fill in all sections carefully: personal details, employer details, type of claim, and detailed description of what happened.
Submit Before Deadline
Submit your ET1 form online before the deadline (usually 3 months minus 1 day from dismissal/last incident).
Await Tribunal Response
The tribunal will acknowledge your claim and send a copy to your employer. A hearing date will be scheduled.
Official Resources
⚠️ Important: This is general guidance only. For advice specific to your situation, contact ACAS (0300 123 1100) or consult a qualified employment solicitor.