Stage 1 of 8
Just starting to question what happened?
This is where most people begin. Something happened at work and you're not sure what it means, what your rights are, or what to do next.
What to expect
Identify what type of issue you're dealing with
Workplace issues fall into categories - dismissal, discrimination, pay disputes, contract breaches, and more. Understanding which type helps you know what applies.
Understand which rights may be relevant
Different situations trigger different legal protections. At this stage, you're mapping your experience to the rights that may apply.
Check key deadlines
Most tribunal claims have strict time limits - typically 3 months minus 1 day from the event (this is expected to increase to 6 months from October 2026). Knowing your estimated deadlines early is critical.
Decide your next step
Once you understand the basics, you can decide whether to raise things internally, seek advice, or take no action - from an informed position.
Identify what type of issue you're dealing with
Workplace issues fall into categories - dismissal, discrimination, pay disputes, contract breaches, and more. Understanding which type helps you know what applies.
Understand which rights may be relevant
Different situations trigger different legal protections. At this stage, you're mapping your experience to the rights that may apply.
Check key deadlines
Most tribunal claims have strict time limits - typically 3 months minus 1 day from the event (this is expected to increase to 6 months from October 2026). Knowing your estimated deadlines early is critical.
Decide your next step
Once you understand the basics, you can decide whether to raise things internally, seek advice, or take no action - from an informed position.
Common questions
Not necessarily. This stage is about understanding your situation. Yerty's free report gives you a foundation. If things look complex, that's when professional advice adds most value.
That's exactly what the questionnaire is for. Answer a few questions about what happened and the report will identify which issue types and rights may be relevant.
Most employment tribunal claims must be started within 3 months minus 1 day of the event (this is expected to increase to 6 months from October 2026). The sooner you understand your situation, the more options you have.
Do I need a solicitor at this stage?
Not necessarily. This stage is about understanding your situation. Yerty's free report gives you a foundation. If things look complex, that's when professional advice adds most value.
What if I don't know what type of issue I have?
That's exactly what the questionnaire is for. Answer a few questions about what happened and the report will identify which issue types and rights may be relevant.
Is there a time limit?
Most employment tribunal claims must be started within 3 months minus 1 day of the event (this is expected to increase to 6 months from October 2026). The sooner you understand your situation, the more options you have.
What you get
Case navigation
A guided path through 8 stages — from first question to resolution.
Case management
Track claims, deadlines, documents, and timeline in one place.
DIY tools
Rights Checker, Claims Translator, Eligibility Checker, and more.
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Case navigation
A guided path through 8 stages — from first question to resolution.
Case management
Track claims, deadlines, documents, and timeline in one place.
DIY tools
Rights Checker, Claims Translator, Eligibility Checker, and more.
AI supportBeta
Trained onUK employment disputes.
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