This practice note explains the rules on decisions and judgments set out in the Employment Tribunals Rules in Schedule 1 to the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/1237).

It explains the different types of decision an employment tribunal will give, when reasons will be given and how the tribunal will communicate its decision or judgment. The note also sets out the circumstances in which the tribunal may order a losing employer to pay a financial penalty.