Application to postpone or adjourn a hearing

When to make an application to postpone or adjourn a hearing?

An Employment Judge can make an order to postpone a hearing under the general case management powers set out in rule 29 of the Rules, and you can make an application for a postponement or adjournment under rule 30 of the Employment Tribunal Rules. Although you can make an oral application for a postponement of a hearing, it is much wiser to make your application in writing to the relevant Employment Tribunal office. This template for an application to postpone or adjourn a hearing, refers to correct legal rules and is framed to help you obtain a postponement or adjournment.

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How to use the application template to postpone or adjourn a hearing

Make sure to read the guidance that comes with the template before you complete it.
Email your application to the employment tribunal with the subject, your case name and number on the subject line.
Send a copy to the other side and let the employment tribunal know that you have copied them in.
The employment tribunal will acknowledge receipt immediately, but you must wait for a letter or email that confirms whether or not your application to postpone or adjourn the hearing has been granted.
Follow up by email if you have not heard from the employment tribunal within a reasonable period after sending your application. If you follow up by phone, still send an email reiterating that you have followed up by phone.