Glasgow Employment Tribunal — how to file your claim
If you live or work in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, or Argyll, your employment tribunal case will usually be heard in Glasgow. The law is the same as Edinburgh and England — what differs is which office handles your case and local listing practices.
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Where is Glasgow Employment Tribunal?
The Glasgow Employment Tribunal is located at Atlantic Quay, 20 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6DB. It is the principal tribunal for west of Scotland cases, covering Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, and Argyll.
Is Glasgow Employment Tribunal different from Edinburgh?
Both are Scottish employment tribunals applying the same law. Glasgow handles west of Scotland cases (Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, Argyll) while Edinburgh handles the central belt, Lothians, Borders, Fife, and Highlands. The same Employment Rights Act 1996 and Equality Act 2010 apply to both.
How do I start an employment tribunal claim in Glasgow?
Start ACAS Early Conciliation first, then submit an ET1 form online at tribunals.gov.uk. The claim is automatically routed to Glasgow (or Edinburgh or Aberdeen) based on where your employer is based or where you worked.
How long does Glasgow Employment Tribunal take?
Typically 12–24 months from claim to final hearing, similar to Edinburgh and comparable to England and Wales. Preliminary hearings are usually listed within a few months. Complex discrimination cases can take longer.
Can I get free legal help for Glasgow Employment Tribunal?
Yes. Citizens Advice Scotland, the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB), and ACAS Scotland can all provide help. Start My Claim helps you build your ET1, organise evidence, and prepare for hearings — free to start.
Glasgow Employment Tribunal
Glasgow Employment Tribunal — how to file your claim
GOV.UK tribunal guidance
Last updated: April 2026
Atlantic Quay, Glasgow G2 6DB — principal west Scotland venue
Time limit from dismissal or last act of discrimination
ERA 1996 and Equality Act 2010 apply across Great Britain
The Glasgow tribunal — key details
Employment Tribunal, Atlantic Quay, 20 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6DB. Tel: 0141 204 0730. The Glasgow office handles the majority of west of Scotland tribunal work, with some overflow going to Edinburgh.
Which cases are heard in Glasgow?
Cases where the respondent employer is based in the west of Scotland or where the claimant worked principally in the Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, Argyll & Bute, or Dumfries & Galloway areas. There is some judicial discretion over which Scottish office takes a case.
Scottish law differences
Employment law is the same across Great Britain — ERA 1996, Equality Act 2010, and tribunal rules apply identically. Scots civil procedure terminology (e.g. "pursuer" in the Court of Session) does not apply in employment tribunals, which use "claimant" and "respondent" throughout.
ACAS Scotland covers all employment matters in Scotland. Early Conciliation is mandatory before filing an ET1 — this applies identically in Glasgow as in England. Contact ACAS Scotland on 0300 123 1100 or start conciliation online at acas.org.uk.
Representation in Glasgow
Citizens Advice Scotland has bureaux across Glasgow that can help with employment matters. The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) provides legal aid for certain tribunal proceedings. Trade unions also provide representation through their legal teams. Many claimants self-represent successfully.
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