SCALE OF FEES FOR EMPLOYMENT LAW CASES
| Preparation of Employment Contracts |
£500 plus £100 VAT per document |
| Advice on Settlement Agreements |
£500 plus £100 VAT |
| Advice on grievances/disciplinary appeals |
£1000 plus £200 VAT |
| Advice/preparation ET1 Claim Form |
From £230 to £300 plus VAT, depending on fee earner |
| Advice on Response to Claim |
From £230 to £300 plus VAT, depending on fee earner |
| Preparing for and dealing with preliminary telephone hearing |
From £230 to £300 plus VAT, depending on fee earner |
| Complying with Tribunal directions and preparation of Witness Statements |
From £230 to £300 plus VAT, depending on fee earner |
| Preparing Bundles for final hearing |
From £230 to £300 plus VAT, depending on fee earner |
Attendance at final hearing (Exeter or Taunton)
First Day:
Subsequent days: |
From £230 to £300 plus VAT, depending on fee earner
From £230 to £300 plus VAT, depending on fee earner |
Extras
If Counsel is instructed, their fees will be treated as disbursements and will be charged separately in addition to the fees set out above. An estimate of those fees will be provided before any work is undertaken.
Timescales
While timescales are dependent on the particular case the following is a general guide:-
| Advice/preparation of Settlement Agreements/Employment Contracts |
3 weeks |
| Advice on Grievances/Disciplinary |
3 months |
| Advice/preparation of ET1 |
2-4 months |
| Timescale from issue ET1 to final hearing |
This is purely dependant on the Tribunals timetable. |
Insurance
Funding for your claim may be available through your home buildings or contents insurance policy, particularly where legal expenses cover is included. If suitable insurance cover is available, we can assist you in establishing whether it applies to your matter and in putting the cover in place.
Please note that your insurer may require payment of an excess. In addition, our time spent reviewing the policy, liaising with the insurer, and arranging the cover is usually between 2 and 4 hours and will be charged at the hourly rates set out above.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid may be available for certain discrimination claims, subject to eligibility criteria. To assess your eligibility, please contact Civil Legal Advice on 0345 345 4345. If you qualify, they can advise you further and, where appropriate, make a referral.
Please note that we do not hold a Legal Aid contract and are therefore unable to undertake work funded by Legal Aid.