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An AI case builder for UK employment law.

It finds the claims you didn't know you had, spots the weaknesses in their letters, and helps you understand your rights and prepare your case — without the legal bill.

Grounded in UK employment law

Private & confidential

Your case stays yours

unfair dismissal · redundancy · discrimination · harassment · whistleblowing · unpaid wages

You have 3 months from the date of your dismissal to file.

Miss that deadline and your claim is almost always out of time — permanently.

Thinks about your case

The AI reads everything — your documents, their letters, every date and detail — and builds a complete picture. It spots claims you didn't know you had: discrimination angles, ACAS Code breaches, whistleblowing protection.

Reads their documents, finds weaknesses

Paste in a dismissal letter, ET3 response, or HR email. The AI picks it apart — what they got wrong, where they're vulnerable, and exactly how to respond.

Guides you through the process, step by step

Grieve first or go straight to tribunal? Accept the offer or counter? The AI helps you think through your options at each stage — and walks you through what to expect next.

Available 24/7, remembers everything

Panicking at 2am about a deadline? The AI is there. It remembers every detail — every conversation, every document, every date. No hourly fees, no appointment waits. Just you and the AI.

AI-powered case builder

An AI that actually thinks

This isn't a form-filling service. The AI reads your documents, remembers every detail, spots claims you didn't know you had, and adapts as your case develops. It's built on UK employment law — the Employment Rights Act, the Equality Act, the ACAS Code — and applies it to your specific situation, at any hour, without a bill.

All grounded in UK employment law — the Employment Rights Act, the Equality Act, the ACAS Code of Practice, and tribunal procedure rules.

What most people don't realise

You probably have more rights than you think.

Most people just don't know where to start.

Every year in the UK, tens of thousands of people are dismissed unfairly, pushed out, harassed or simply not paid what they're owed. Most never take it further — not because they don't have a case, but because they don't know where to begin, can't afford legal fees, and the deadlines quietly run out while they're still trying to sleep at night. This is for them. And for you.

The jargon is overwhelming

ACAS, ET1, without prejudice, schedule of loss, case management orders — it sounds like another language, and that's exactly what stops most people. We translate every step into plain English, at your pace.

You don't need to understand the law to use it.

You shouldn't have to do this alone

You just lost your income. You're probably not sleeping well. And now you're expected to become your own lawyer? That's unfair. We sit with you through each step — not a fight, just a plan.

One quiet step at a time.

Good advice shouldn't cost thousands

Legal aid for employment was abolished in 2013. Citizens Advice has a six-week waiting list. No-win-no-fee firms cherry-pick the cases they think are easy. That leaves most people with nowhere to turn. That's why we exist.

Only 1 in 200 workers who have a case ever file one. We want that to change.

"If the law is on your side, you should have the tools to use it —

whether you can afford a solicitor or not."

Why Start My Claim exists

59% of claimants represent themselves at tribunal.

The system is built for it.

Employment tribunals are one of the few courts in England and Wales specifically designed for individuals to use without legal representation. No filing fees. Judges experienced with unrepresented claimants. A process built so that the law is accessible to everyone — not just those who can afford a solicitor.

of claimants represent themselves at the hearing

average unfair dismissal award (2023/24)

typical solicitor cost for the same case

court fees to file an employment tribunal claim

of cases settle before a full hearing

chance of being ordered to pay your employer's costs

59%: government survey data (Legal Futures, 2020) — 77% of employers had legal representation vs 41% of claimants · Awards: MoJ Tribunal Statistics 2023/24 · Solicitor costs: UK law firm fee guides · 79% settlement: ACAS/gov quarterly data 2024 · Costs rule: Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013, r.76

One quiet step at a time.

Tell us what happened

A few plain-English questions in your own words. No legal jargon, no forms to print, nothing to sign. Takes about two minutes and you can stop whenever you want.

The AI analyses your situation against employment law and finds claims you might not have considered — discrimination, whistleblowing breaches, ACAS Code violations. It spots what they got wrong in their letters and explains your real position in simple terms, like a knowledgeable friend sitting next to you.

Decide what to do next

The AI walks you through what to do and when — whether to grieve first or file, when to accept an offer or counter it, what to expect next. It prepares documents if you need them, but clarity comes first. Nothing happens until you say so.

AI-powered legal tools.

Start My Claim isn't a chatbot bolted onto a form. It's a purpose-built AI case builder trained on UK employment law — the Employment Rights Act, the Equality Act, the ACAS Code of Practice and the employment tribunal rules — applied specifically to your situation, from the first question all the way to hearing day.

A personal AI adviser who knows your case

Ask anything, any time. Your adviser remembers your facts, dates and documents — so when you ask 'what should I say in my grievance about the meeting on the 12th', it answers from your case, not a generic FAQ. Trained on UK employment law, plain-English by default, non-judgemental, available at 3am on a Tuesday.

A plain-English read on your rights

The rights checker tells you exactly which parts of UK employment law apply to your situation — unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, wages, redundancy — and where your strongest claims are. No legal jargon, no 'it depends on the facts' hedging. Calmly explained so you can think.

Advises you on strategy, not just process

The AI doesn't just fill in forms. It reads your whole case — the letters, the timeline, the evidence, the law — and tells you what to do next. Grievance first or straight to ET1? Accept the settlement or counter? Push for without-prejudice talks or go silent? Strategic calls, grounded in UK employment law, explained like a friend who's done this before.

AI-powered legal tools

Analyses the letters they send you

Paste in a dismissal letter, disciplinary notice, HR email, ET3 response or settlement offer. You get a plain-English breakdown of what it really means, which parts are weak, and how to respond.

Drafts the documents you need to send

Grievances, appeal letters, Subject Access Requests, ET1 claim forms, witness statements, costs warnings, settlement counter-offers — drafted around your case facts, ready for you to review, tweak and send.

Works out what you're owed

Calculates notice pay, holiday pay, statutory redundancy, loss of earnings, injury to feelings and schedule of loss — using the current UK statutory caps and bands, so you know your realistic range.

Predicts your likely outcome

Looks at the strength of your case, your evidence, your situation and the law — and gives you a realistic view on win probability, likely settlement range and likely tribunal award. Not a promise, a probability.

Tracks every deadline for you

ACAS Early Conciliation, the three-month ET1 filing limit, response deadlines, tribunal orders, disclosure dates — quietly watched in the background so nothing slips while you're trying to hold your life together.

Prepares you for tribunal day

Skeleton arguments, cross-examination prep, hearing bundles, witness order, opening statements — everything you need in the weeks before your hearing, walked through with you step by step.

All grounded in current UK employment law and tribunal procedure. None of it sounds like a solicitor.

See the AI in action

From "what happened" to a full case — in minutes.

Watch the five stages the AI walks every case through: triage your situation, analyse your rights, score your case, draft your documents, and plan your next move.

AI analyses your situation against UK statute and tells you where you stand.

Calculate redundancy pay, notice pay, unpaid holiday and tribunal award estimates.

Employment Law Guide

Plain-English guide to unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy and more.

Your 24/7 AI case adviser — ask anything, any time. Free tier: 20 messages.

AI reads your dismissal letter, contract, or HR emails and explains what they mean.

AI drafts your formal grievance letter based on your facts, ready to send.

Log every incident with timestamps — build your evidence record from day one.

AI analyses your case details and generates a structured step-by-step plan — what to do next, what to prepare, and what to expect at each stage of the process.

Never miss the 3-month ET1 deadline — every critical date tracked automatically.

AI compiles your Employment Tribunal claim section by section, with legal guidance.

AI drafts your tribunal-standard witness statement from your facts.

Every stage of your case —

from the first letter to the final hearing.

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across all stages of your case

Free tier includes stages 1 & 2. Unlock the rest from £39/mo or £99 per case.

Free to start. Paid tools when you need them.

You can use the free tools for as long as you like — there's no trial clock, no email wall, no card. If you decide you want the AI case-builder, grievance drafts, ET1 prep and evidence vault, they're here.

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What is an employment tribunal?

An employment tribunal is an independent judicial body that hears disputes between employees and employers. It deals with claims such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment, redundancy, and unpaid wages. You can bring a claim without needing a solicitor, and there is no court fee.

How long do I have to claim unfair dismissal?

You have 3 months from your dismissal date to submit a claim to the Employment Tribunal. However, you should notify ACAS within this period to attempt early conciliation, which can extend your deadline by up to a further 3 months.

Do I need a solicitor for an employment tribunal?

No, you do not need a solicitor. Many people represent themselves successfully at employment tribunals. Start My Claim provides guidance and templates to help you build your case and supporting documents like your ET1 claim form and witness statements.

How much does it cost to bring an employment tribunal claim?

There is no fee to bring a claim to the Employment Tribunal. If your case is successful, you can recover compensation for losses such as back pay, notice pay, and damages for injury to feelings. Solicitors typically charge £3,000–£10,000+ for employment cases; Start My Claim is free to start.

What is ACAS Early Conciliation?

ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) Early Conciliation is a free, confidential service that aims to resolve disputes between you and your employer before you go to tribunal. You must notify ACAS before submitting your ET1. The process usually takes 1 month.

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