While taking legal action should rarely be your first option when problems arise at work, the fact is that sometimes it's the only way to obtain justice in an employment dispute. If grievance procedures and attempts at conciliation have failed, it may be time for you to seek redress at an employment tribunal. These are official proceedings, where all evidence is given under oath and an employment judge will deliver a legally binding verdict. That's why we almost always recommend that you seek legal advice before making a claim at an employment tribunal. Naturally, this may involve you committing to paying legal fees, even if you hope that these will ultimately be paid by your employer. To help give you as much certainty as possible when considering pursuing an employment claim, here are different ways in which you may be able to pay for your employment case.