Tribunal process
Submitting an ET1 claim
A practical guide to filing an et1 form online, completing acas conciliation, and et1 form guidance.
Last updated 5 April 2026
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Prepare your ET1 particulars of claim
Use a guided process to organise your employment facts, legal claims, chronology and requested compensation into a clear draft.
Before preparing your ET1, use our Employment Tribunal Deadline Calculator to check the three- or six-month limit for your event date and see how your ACAS notification and certificate dates affect it. Some claims have different time limits.
What is an ET1 claim form?
The ET1 form is the document you use to start your claim in the Employment Tribunal. It outlines who you are, who your employer is, and the details of your legal claim.
Can you submit an ET1 form online? Yes, the vast majority of claims are now submitted via the government's online portal.
Can you fill an ET1 form without lawyer details? Absolutely, thousands of claimants represent themselves as a litigant in person every year.
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- Guided questions to organise your case
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- Review, edit and download your document
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Before you file
- Confirm your ACAS certificate number and dates.
- Check the limitation date to avoid an out of time claim.
- Identify the legal name of the employer or respondent.
- Decide which claims you are bringing and why.
What the form asks for
- 01
Parties
Your details and the correct legal name of the employer.
- 02
Employment facts
Dates, job title, pay, and when the issue happened.
- 03
Claim details
A clear summary of what happened in date order.
- 04
Remedy
What you want the tribunal to award or order.
Common mistakes and pitfalls
- Missing the deadline or guessing the dates.
- Naming the wrong legal entity as the respondent.
- Writing a long narrative without a clear timeline.
- Forgetting to include the ACAS certificate number.
Common questions
Can you fill an ET1 form without lawyer details?
Yes, you can represent yourself. You do not need a lawyer's details to submit your claim.
Can you submit an ET1 form online?
Yes, using the et1 form online portal is the standard way to submit your claim to the employment tribunal uk.
How do I use the et1 form login?
You creates an et1 form login on the GOV.UK portal. This allows you to save your progress and return to it later.
Can I see an et1 form example?
Yes, reviewing an et1 form example can help you understand the level of detail required for the narrative sections.
Key guidance
Next steps
Keep your facts organised and protect your time limits with the tools below.
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