Employment Tribunal Odds Calculator 2026
Instantly estimate your chances of winning an employment tribunal claim. Assess your case strength based on evidence, documentation, and key legal factors.
Case Details
Enter the specifics of your employment dispute to calculate your estimated odds
Select the primary basis of your employment tribunal claim.
How long have you been employed? (Note: 2 years is often required for unfair dismissal).
How solid is the proof supporting your version of events?
Do you have contracts, meeting notes, or written warnings?
How many colleagues or third parties can corroborate your claim?
ACAS Early Conciliation is mandatory before lodging a tribunal claim.
How well-prepared do you expect your employer’s legal team to be?
Your Case Assessment
Estimated probability of success and key factor breakdown
Enter your case details above and click Calculate Odds to reveal your estimated employment tribunal success probability.
Common Tribunal Claims & Statistics
Quickly reference average success rates and typical compensation for common employment tribunal claims in the UK.
| Type of Claim | Average Success Rate | Typical Compensation | Common Factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair Dismissal | ~55% | £6k – £15k | Procedural fairness, ACAS code adherence |
| Discrimination | ~35% | £10k – £30k+ | Protected characteristics, burden of proof |
| Whistleblowing | ~40% | £15k – £40k+ | Public interest test, detriment evidence |
| Redundancy | ~45% | £5k – £12k | Selection criteria, consultation process |
| Breach of Contract | ~50% | £1k – £25k | Contract terms, notice pay, deductions |
Employment Tribunal FAQ
Everything you need to know about assessing your case, the tribunal process, and understanding your legal rights in the workplace.
This calculator provides a statistical estimate based on historical tribunal data and the specific factors of your case, such as evidence strength and documentation. While it gives a good indication of your position, it cannot guarantee an outcome, as tribunal decisions also depend on witness credibility, judge discretion, and legal arguments.
The strongest factors include having comprehensive documentary evidence (emails, contracts, meeting notes), multiple credible witnesses, completing ACAS Early Conciliation, and a clean disciplinary record. Conversely, relying solely on verbal agreements or lacking written records significantly lowers your odds.
No, you do not legally need a lawyer; employment tribunals are designed to be accessible to laypersons. However, because employer respondents often have legal representation or HR experts, having a solicitor or a union representative significantly improves your chances of presenting your case effectively.
ACAS Early Conciliation is a mandatory, free service in the UK that attempts to settle workplace disputes without going to a tribunal. Completing it is a legal requirement before you can lodge a tribunal claim. It also ‘stops the clock’ on the strict 3-month time limit, and a willingness to settle can positively influence a judge’s view of your case.
According to UK Ministry of Justice statistics, the overall success rate for claimants in employment tribunals varies by claim type. Unfair dismissal claims historically see a claimant win rate of around 50-60%, while discrimination claims can be lower (around 30-40%) due to the complexity of proving certain legal tests. Many cases are settled via ACAS before reaching a full hearing.
In most cases, you must submit your claim to the employment tribunal within 3 months less one day from the date of the incident (e.g., the date of dismissal or the discriminatory act). Missing this deadline usually means your claim will be time-barred, unless the tribunal exercises discretion to extend it, which is rare.