Short answer
For an unfair dismissal remedy quote, prepare the dismissal papers, ACAS and tribunal dates, schedule of loss, payslips, benefits evidence, job-search records, medical or pension impact evidence where relevant, offers and any tribunal orders about remedy.
Quick checklist
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Start With The Tribunal Stage
A barrister will need to know whether remedy is being considered before a claim is issued, during settlement discussions, after a liability decision or before a listed remedy hearing.
- Dismissal date, appeal outcome and effective termination date if known.
- ACAS early conciliation dates and certificate.
- ET1, ET3, case management orders and hearing notices.
- Any liability judgment, remedy directions or settlement timetable.
Loss And Remedy Documents
Remedy evidence should make the claimed loss and the alternative outcome clear without asking the barrister to reconstruct the whole employment history from loose papers.
- Draft schedule of loss or short remedy summary.
- Payslips, P60s, bonus, commission, benefits and pension documents.
- Evidence of new employment, agency work, self-employment or benefits received.
- Job applications, rejection emails and records of steps taken to find work.
- Medical, career or pension evidence where it is directly relevant to the claimed loss.
Reinstatement, Re-Engagement And Settlement
If reinstatement, re-engagement or settlement advice is needed, say so clearly. Those issues may require different evidence from a simple compensation calculation.
- Open and without-prejudice correspondence where appropriate.
- Any reinstatement or re-engagement request already made.
- Evidence about the role, working relationship and practical feasibility.
- COT3 or settlement agreement drafts if negotiations are active.
Important Cautions
This guide is general preparation information only, not advice on whether a tribunal would award compensation or any particular remedy.
Employment tribunal time limits and remedy rules are fact-sensitive. Submitting a quote request does not pause ACAS, tribunal, appeal or hearing deadlines.
Source/review note: check current ACAS employment tribunal time-limit guidance, GOV.UK tribunal materials and any live tribunal orders before publishing specific deadline, compensation or remedy wording.
Editorial status: source and legal review required. No completed legal review is claimed.
Unfair Dismissal Remedy Barrister Evidence Guide FAQs
Should I send a schedule of loss if it is only a draft?
Yes. Mark it as a draft and include the figures, assumptions and documents used so the barrister can see what needs review.
What mitigation evidence is useful?
Job applications, interviews, rejection emails, recruitment records, new earnings and benefits records may help explain steps taken after dismissal.
Can employers use this guide?
Yes. Employers can use it to organise dismissal, earnings, mitigation, settlement and tribunal evidence before asking for remedy advice.
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