Employment Rights

Employment Tribunal

The Employment Tribunal is a special court of law which determines complaints brought under employment protection legislation, for example, complaints of sex discrimination, unfair dismissal, and non-payment of the minimum wage. The Tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction to hear many types of complaint such as unfair dismissal cases.

The Employment Tribunal is separate from the DTI and is part of the Tribunals Service in General Registry.

All queries about the Employment Tribunal should be directed to the Clerk - details below.

For general information about Isle of Man employment law and employment rights please see www.emplaw.gov.im.

Sometimes an individual may wish to discuss the matter before making a claim to the Employment Tribunal. In such circumstances they can contact the Manx Industrial Relations Service, who provide a free and impartial service, and are available to talk to individuals and employers with regard to matters such as employment rights, employment disputes and potential claims to the Employment Tribunal. If appropriate they can conciliate even if no claim has been made to the Employment Tribunal.

Downloadable Documents
Employment Tribunal Claim Form with associated guidance notes (121 kb) Format:Acrobat PDF File This form may be used to make an application to the Employment Tribunal in respect of claims made on or after 31st January 2009; it includes guidance notes, which have been produced by the Tribunals Service.
Employment Tribunal - Guide to Procedures (400 kb) Format:Acrobat PDF File A guide to the IOM Employment Tribunal Procedures - October 2009
Employment Tribunal Jurisdiction List (220 kb) Format:Acrobat PDF File Guide to the Jurisdiction of the Isle of Man Employment Tribunal - October 2009
Employment Tribunal Rules 2008 (306 kb) Format:Acrobat PDF File With effect for proceedings in the Tribunal which started on or after 31st January 2009. These Rules prescribe the procedure of the Employment Tribunal and replaced the Tribunal Rules 1992.
Employment Tribunal Rules 2008: Rule by Rule (195 kb) Format:Acrobat PDF File Guidance Notes on the Employment Tribunal Rules 2008 - for use where actions started on or after 31st January 2009. The notes give guidance on the procedure in the Employment Tribunal.
Employment Tribunal Rules 1992 (102 kb) Format:Acrobat PDF File These rules were in force for proceedings before the Tribunal which started before 31st January 2009. For proceedings after that date the Employment Tribunal Rules 2008 are in operation.
Isle of Man Employment Rights and Responsibilities: a Guide for Employers, Employees and Workers January 2010 (1162 kb) Format:Acrobat PDF File

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