Employment Appeal Tribunal

Overview

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) is a UK-wide tribunal hearing appeals on points of law from the Employment Tribunal in Great Britain and the Fair Employment Tribunal in Northern Ireland. It cannot rehear evidence — it considers whether the tribunal below got the law right. EAT hearings are normally before a single judge, though in some cases lay members (representing employer and employee interests) sit alongside.

What it handles

• Appeals from the Employment Tribunal on points of law
• Applications to set aside or vary EAT orders
• Bias or procedural irregularity points

What it does not handle

• Findings of fact from the tribunal below — only law
• Disability discrimination assessment of factual circumstances

Fees

• Filing an appeal: No fee

Deadlines

• Receipt of written reasons → 42 days to lodge Notice of Appeal at the EAT

Appeals

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) in England & Wales; Inner House of the Court of Session in Scotland.

Representation

Solicitor and counsel typical; lay representatives accepted.

Official sources