Employment Law and HR

Legal Expenses Insurance for Employment Tribunals

Safeguard your business from the growing threat of Employment Tribunal claims with our independent, FCA-regulated Legal Expenses Insurance (LEI).

An optional component of our Employment Law and HR support, by underpinning our advice with LEI, you have maximum reassurance that your business is protected against unfair dismissal and other costly employee claims.

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A safety net against costly claims

Becoming entangled in an Employment Tribunal claim can put a significant drain on your time, energy and finances. At WorkNest, our ultimate aim is to help you prevent employee issues from escalating into full-blown claims. However, should the worst happen, our LEI offers an added layer of protection for your organisation in difficult times.

  • Covers your defence costs, representation and awards
  • Protection against all types of claims, including unfair dismissal, discrimination and TUPE
  • No self-insurance model, no conflict of interest
  • Expert support from our dedicated Litigation Team throughout the claims process
  • Legal representation from a barrister included in the cost

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Consistently high achievers in defending claims

In 2021/22, the average award for unfair dismissal was £13,541. More complex case types, such as age and disability discrimination, can cost employers closer to £30,000. With statistics showing that the volume of claims is rising year-on-year since fees were abolished, and research revealing that they are becoming more complex and costlier to resolve, receiving the right support has never been more important.

With unlimited practical support from WorkNest in all areas of Employment Law, you’re not only 77% less likely to encounter a claim but eight times more likely to be succeed at trial with an expert to guide you through the process.

Dramatically reduced risk.

Popular FAQs

Common questions about our Legal Expenses Insurance for Employment Tribunals, answered by our Employment Law and Litigation specialists.

What are the benefits of the insurance being independent from WorkNest?

What if we’re looking to bring a claim against an ex-employee?

Are there any stipulations? Anything that might invalidate the insurance?

Can you deal with Employment Tribunal claims, or is this triaged outside of WorkNest?

If I don’t take LEI, what happens in the event of a claim?

I’ve never had a claim before – why would I need to take LEI?

How much does an Employment Tribunal cost?

Can you help us to detect issues before they result in a claim?

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Why choose us?

Experts in Employment Law & HR

At WorkNest, we’re known for our bespoke service and the quality of our support. Not only is our expertise unmatched, but we take the time to know you so that we can function as a true extension of your team.

  • Your own small team of dedicated experts
  • Commercial, pragmatic advice tailored to you
  • Professionally drafted, legally compliant contracts, policies and handbooks
  • Trusted by over 35,000 organisations
  • Recognised as a leading firm by the Legal 500

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