We will normally provide advice on the merits of an application to, and if appropriate, representation before the Industrial Tribunal. Because of the role of the Equality Commission, we will rarely advise or represent a client in cases of alleged discrimination before the Industrial Tribunal or Fair Employment Tribunal. Instead, we will refer the client for advice and assistance.

This does not preclude us from advising or representing in cases which initially appear to have no discrimination issue but subsequently do. In addition, the Law Centre will keep under review the question of whether to accept certain cases involving a “hybrid” combination of discrimination and non-discrimination employment law issues.