Employment Appeal Tribunal

Abstract

Abstract This chapter focuses on the procedures and duties of the employment appeal tribunal (EAT). A party may appeal a tribunal’s decision to the EAT on the grounds that an employment tribunal has wrongly applied a principle of law or had no evidence to support its decision. Even though the EAT will not entertain academic appeals which do not affect the decision, new evidence will be allowed depending on exceptional circumstances. The chapter explains that the EAT has the power to award costs and review its decisions on interim matters in ways similar to the employment tribunal. It mentions how parties unsuccessful with the EAT may appeal to the Court of Appeal with appropriate permissions.