employment tribunal
Noun
Meaning
employment tribunal (plural employment tribunals)
(law, England & Wales) A tribunal with jurisdiction to hear disputes related to employment (such as unfair dismissal); the mandatory court of first instance in such claims.
Examples
Its main objectives include promoting a clear and practical understanding of legislation, encouraging a non-adversarial approach, and offering conciliation on complaints to the Employment Tribunal.
Where an employer has failed to make reasonable adjustments this will amount to disability discrimination, the compensation for which is uncapped in the Employment Tribunal.