In a recent employment tribunal case of a claimant who lodged a claim for unfair dismissal and sexual harassment, it was decided that she was lying in revenge for being sacked.
Throughout an employment tribunal process it is important to be honest and truthful in all dealings which begins with being up front to your representative right at the very start whether you are respondent or claimant. Your representative needs to know all the main details so they can represent you appropriately. If you or your witnesses tell untruths about any aspect of your case do not fear you will be found out at some stage. If your representative finds out sometime prior to the case going to court that you have not been completely honest they might drop your case. If this is done at the last minute you might end up no representation. All witness statements should be completely truthful and the answers to the questions asked of you and your witnesses during the hearing.
If you maintain any falsehoods you will be exposed by the other side’s representative and/or the highly experienced employment tribunal panel closely scrutinising the paperwork and testimonies. The panel are experienced and highly trained. When you lie it is difficult to maintain a consistent story and this will cast doubt.
Lack of honesty will lose you the case even if it initially had high prospects of success.
