Legal representation service

Find out about the BVA's free legal representation service - available to employee members

Legal representation is primarily to help resolve issues that arise in the workplace. Often, issues arise through lack of communication and differences in expectation between the parties. The legal representation team will be able to provide guidance and support with disciplinary and grievance issues and will attend hearings with members where required. The legal representation team will work throughout to achieve a sensible and amicable solution.

As part of their efforts to achieve an amicable solution, the legal representation team will help with correspondence and, if necessary, point out in writing the legal position to the employer and remind the employer of the possibility of legal action.

Action in an employment tribunal is one of the worst ways to resolve a dispute. But sometimes it is the only way. The legal representation team will, if necessary, start legal action to help employees get what they are legally entitled to.

Even then, the legal representation team will seek settlement, where reasonably possible, prior to tribunal. Thorough case preparation, careful drafting of tribunal claim forms and witness statements, the legal representation team can maximise the chance that the case is settled at the earliest stage possible. If the case cannot be settled reasonably, the legal representation team will see the case through to a tribunal hearing.

The legal representation service is available to employee members and employee associates, free of charge.

Member testimonial

I just wanted to send a quick e-mail to let you know how impressed I am with the legal representation service.  I was having a very difficult time at work and they were professional, helpful and reassuring in helping me in a very stressful situation.  Due to their excellent help and advice it did not go to an employment tribunal, but was fully sorted out.  I hope others make the most of this service and the mediation service..... this especially has shown me that it [BVA membership] is great value for money! BVA member, May 2010