employment tribunal en · NOUN
Etymology
From employment + tribunal. Coined by the Parliament of the United Kingdom in 1998 in the Employment Rights (Dispute Resolution) Act 1998; replacing the former term industrial tribunal.
Meanings
- (England, Wales) A tribunal with jurisdiction to hear disputes related to employment (such as unfair dismissal); the mandatory court of first instance in such claims.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| employment tribunals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fr prud'hommes (tribunal for employment matters)