Handling dishonest or groundless employment tribunal claims

Employment tribunal claims can lead to a bad reputation, unnecessary costs, and cause stress for the parties involved. But what if the employer believes that the claims brought against it are false? Should it be treated differently to any other claim, or handled in the same professional manner? 

• Lies, damn lies and tribunal claims The recent Daleside Nursing Home v Mathew case is seen as a landmark ruling where the tribunal judged in favour of the employer, saying that the employee's allegation was a "lie she deliberately fabricated" to support a weak claim. 

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Evidence is vital when determining false claims A recent case shows that it pays employers to collect evidence to combat cheating claimants, according to David Malamatenios, senior associate, Colman Coyle. 

Tribunal judges urged to get tough on frivolous claimants Tribunal judges have been given a stark warning to use their powers to award costs against frivolous or false claimants, following a major case where an employee lied about suffering racial discrimination.