Leicester Employment Tribunal — Guide to Hearings in Leicester

Serving Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, Leicester Employment Tribunal handles disputes over dismissal, discrimination, and breach of contract. A practical guide to attending your hearing.

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Should I claim at Leicester or Nottingham tribunal?

If you worked in Leicestershire, you may go to either Leicester or Nottingham. Both share some jurisdictional areas — contact either to confirm which is appropriate for your claim.

Can I request an interpreter or language support?

Yes. Leicester tribunal provides language support and interpreters at no cost. Request this when you submit your claim or as soon as possible.

Is there parking in Leicester city centre?

Yes, but car parks can be expensive. Most people take the train or bus — if you drive, check NCP or Park and Ride from the edge of the city.

Can I travel from Coventry?

Yes. Coventry is about 25–30 minutes by train from Leicester. Most claimants travel in on the day of the hearing.

What if my employer is based in Northampton?

Northamptonshire is served by Leicester tribunal, so your claim would go to Leicester. Verify based on your place of work.

Leicester Employment Tribunal — Guide to Hearings in Leicester

Last updated April 2026

About Leicester Employment Tribunal

Leicester Employment Tribunal serves Leicestershire, Rutland, and Northamptonshire. The tribunal is based in Leicester city centre with excellent transport links from Leicester railway station.

The East Midlands has significant manufacturing, textile, retail, and logistics employment. Leicester has a diverse workforce, including a significant South Asian community. The tribunal handles claims from all these sectors and communities.

Getting there: Leicester city centre is well-served by buses and trains. Leicester station is the main railway hub, with connections across the Midlands and beyond. Language support is available for claimants who need it.

Find exact address & contact details

gov.uk/courts-tribunals/employment-tribunal

for the official address, phone number, and email for this tribunal centre.

What Happens on the Day

Arrival and check-in

Arrive 20–30 minutes early. You will check in with the tribunal reception. Have your hearing notice, ET1 (claim form), and any documents with you.

You will sit opposite the respondent (employer or their lawyer). The employment judge will be at the centre, flanked by two tribunal members (lay members). The atmosphere is formal but not as theatrical as a Crown Court.

You will give evidence under oath. The respondent or their lawyer will cross-examine you. Be calm, clear, and refer to dates and documents. Stick to what you witnessed or did — don't speculate.

Witnesses and documents

If you have witnesses, they will give evidence in the same way. All documents (emails, contracts, handbooks) should have been submitted beforehand in an agreed hearing bundle.

The tribunal may announce the decision and reasons immediately, or deliver them in writing within weeks. If you win, they will specify any compensation or remedy (e.g., reinstatement).

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Gather all relevant documents: employment contract, offer letter, payslips, emails about your dismissal or treatment, texts, performance reviews, and any written warnings or disciplinary letters. Organise them in date order.

If you have witnesses (colleagues, friends, family who saw discrimination or unfair treatment), ask them to provide a written statement under oath. It must be clear, factual, and dated.

Before the hearing, both you and the respondent must agree on a bundle of documents. These form the evidence the tribunal will consider. Check it carefully — ensure nothing relevant is missing.

Your witness statement

Write a clear account of what happened, in date order. Courts call this your "statement of facts." Stick to what you know; don't editorialise.

Employment tribunal claims in Leicester typically take 12–24 months from claim to hearing. This varies depending on caseload and case complexity.

East Midlands tribunals generally move cases at a steady pace. Leicester has been managing caseload well relative to other major centres.

ACAS early conciliation can often resolve cases faster — many are settled in the first 3 months.

If you worked in Leicestershire, you may go to either Leicester or Nottingham. Check which tribunal covers your place of work. Both share some jurisdictional areas, so contact either tribunal to confirm which is appropriate for your claim.

Yes. Leicester tribunal provides language support and interpreters for claimants who need them. Request this when you submit your claim or as soon as possible. The tribunal will arrange interpreters at no cost to you.

Yes, there are several car parks, but they can be expensive. Most people take the train or bus. If you drive, check NCP car parks or Park and Ride from the edge of the city.

Yes. Coventry is about 25–30 minutes by train from Leicester. Most claimants travel in on the day of the hearing. Check Trainline or Stagecoach for transport options.

Northamptonshire is served by Leicester tribunal, so your claim would go to Leicester. However, if you worked elsewhere, check which tribunal covers your place of work.

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