Lay members
Otherwise known as “wing members”, these are the representatives from each side of the employment relationship (e.g. CBI and Trade Unions) who sit on many ET hearings with the judge. Together they comprise the panel.
Archives
Leading question
A question that indicates the required answer. Contrast, “You came out of your office and shouted at Mrs Green” (a leading question) with “What did you do when you came out of your office?” (a non-leading question). Leading questions are the mainstay of advocates conducting cross-examination. “Leading” a witness using leading questions is not permitted […]
Letter of claim
A letter that puts the defendant on notice that the claimant intends to take court action. The terms “letter before action” and a “letter before claim” mean the same thing.
Liability
Legal responsibility.
Liability, hearing on liability
The issue as to whether or not the worker wins his/her case, i.e. whether the employer is found “liable” for unfair dismissal, discrimination etc, as distinct from the issue of what compensation or remedies the worker should receive.
Limitation period
The time period within which a claim must be brought. Not bringing a claim in time can be fatal. Please ask our advice about the correct limitation period.
Listing
A case is “listed” when a hearing date is fixed by the ET.
Lists
Lists of all the documents in the possession or control of the party (whether or not they are privileged).
Litigant in person
A party who is not legally represented.
Litigant/party
Person bringing or defending the claim.