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Employment Tribunal in Great Britain

ET3: Respond to an employment tribunal claim

Find the official ET3 form, understand its purpose and prepare the documents and questions needed before using it.

Open current official ET3 form and guidance

What ET3 is used for

An employer or other respondent can use the official ET3 response route identified in the tribunal’s response pack.

Prepare before you start

  • Claim and tribunal response instructions
  • Correct respondent details
  • What is admitted and disputed
  • Relevant records and a contact for future directions

Which fee applies?

Check official guidance and any adviser’s charges separately.

Check the published fee schedules

Check the next step

Use the response deadline and submission instructions provided by the tribunal. Negotiation does not remove the need to respond.

Read the related practical guide

Official version and source

HMCTS ET3 publication. Checked 13 September 2026. Publication update dates can cover guidance as well as the form itself. Always download the current document from the official page.

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