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Tribunal Agenda for Case Management at Preliminary Hearing help needed

JustDave
I'm at the stage of having to complete the "Agenda for case management at preliminary hearing" and the form terrifies me! I'm doing this on my own, (no union, no solicitor) and really don't want to risk messing up my case. Should I start the form now even though hearing is mid december?  Should I contact the respondent (organisation's lawyer) to ask if they're taking the lead on this, and I'll complete/offer any amendments after? They've not submitted the ET3 yet, should I wait for that?
I'm worried any mistake or omission on my part on any of the questions will result in the case being thrown out or ruled against me and leave me ruined. Has anyone any experience of this they're willing to share or is there any support available anywhere for a layperson such as myself to help make sure I'm keeping myself right?
Thank you in advance
  • in reply to Mr T

    I've spent the majority of today reading the rules of tribunals, guides on how to complete the agenda for preliminary hearing (still confusing), multiple reddit posts, and now the valla site.  I see they offer a specific package to assist with this, but it's £225 :(

    One part of me craves to know everything there is to know about it (for self preservation) whilst having everything expertly filed/organised etc - the other part of me is battling with the tornado of thoughts in my head making the first part even more difficult :( hate this

  • in reply to JustDave

    I have a great deal of empathy with your situation. Hopefully you have the trait of hyperfocus so that you can learn as much as possible about the process.

    I take you are not in a union?

    Please speak to someone like the citizens advice for good advice the may even put you in touch with advocacy services which will help speak for you.

  • in reply to Mr T

    Thank you for the suggestion about Valla, I'll check them out.

    This has got me in bits - not even just about my actual case/issue - more the procedural side making sure I comply with the set processes etc. 

    Compensation, lost earnings, interest etc - I had no idea it was up to me to determine what level of award to ask for as I thought that would be down to the judge to determine. I am so naive and stupid, It all seems very confusing and complicated to someone like me, making me worry this puts me at a massive disadvantage to my organisation's legal team who will deal with these quite regularly.

  • Please check the Valla website. Their primary focus is to equip people to take on their own cases and have loads of resources. You can even get legal opinions for a fixed fee.

    I am nearly in this position but my union are stalling starting a case as they believe redeployment is a better option. I disagree.

    It is very hard for us autists to do all this without support.

  • I'm an American who lives in southern Nevada rather than the UK. If I understand you correctly, you were given this form to complete. 

    If this is the correct form, I found an article and a YouTube video that might help you. 

    While a solictor could certainly help you, I consulted an on-line ask AI for information and was told that you could also get get advice from your local Citizens Advice Bureau, your trade union, ACAS, or the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

    Best wishes!

    David

  • Hi and welcome to the community.

    I suggest you seek support from Citizen's Advice; their related resource directs us to contact one of their advisers if we need help:

    "This is usually a short hearing.

    The tribunal will usually send you and your employer a form called a ‘case management agenda’. This asks things like:

    - if you want to withdraw or change part of your claim
    - if you need any extra information - you’ll need to explain what it is and why you want it
    what you want to get from the tribunal - like compensation
    - if there are any issues which the tribunal needs to decide before the case can continue
    - If you can agree dates and other issues on the agenda with your employer before the hearing, this will speed up the hearing. The tribunal will then make orders confirming what you and your employer have agreed.

    The judge might also set the date for the main hearing, so make sure you have a list of dates when you or your witnesses aren’t available.

    If you need help with a case management agenda, talk to an adviser."

    Citizen's Advice - If you're asked to attend a preliminary hearing