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Employee Dispute Insurance

Financial protection against tribunal claims.

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Working with our approved insurance partners, we can provide access to Employment Dispute Insurance. This helps cover the legal costs and potential awards if an employment tribunal claim is brought against your business.

Practical employee dispute insurance for independent businesses

We start by understanding what is happening in your business, what outcome you need and where the immediate risks or pressures sit. You receive plain-English recommendations and a clear route forward—not generic advice or unnecessary process.

How we work

Direct, practical support

We are open to working with any business. Hospitality, construction, automotive, care and transport teams often value our direct, to-the-point approach because we give clear advice and have their back when a people issue gets difficult.

What's included

  • Cover for legal defence costs
  • Protection against tribunal awards
  • Peace of mind for business owners
Please note: Cover is subject to insurer terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria. We do not guarantee cover or acceptance.

How our support works

STEP 1

Understand the risk

We discuss your business, existing HR arrangements and the type of protection you are considering.

STEP 2

Explain the cover

We connect you with the appropriate partner and make terms, eligibility and exclusions clear.

STEP 3

Keep HR strong

We help you pair cover with consistent, documented people processes.

When businesses usually call us

  • An employer wants to understand whether dispute cover may suit its risk profile.
  • A business wants insurance alongside better HR records and processes.
  • Leadership needs a clear explanation of eligibility and exclusions.

Your consultant

Direct access to Sam Dickinson

Sam is Indie People’s primary consultant and Managing Director. He gives direct, commercially aware HR support to independent businesses and reviews the company’s employer guidance for clarity and alignment with current UK official guidance.

Meet Sam Dickinson

Questions about employee dispute insurance

What is included in Employee Dispute Insurance?

Working with our approved insurance partners, we can provide access to Employment Dispute Insurance. This helps cover the legal costs and potential awards if an employment tribunal claim is brought against your business. The exact scope is agreed with you before work starts, so responsibilities, timescales and any exclusions are clear.

Who is Employee Dispute Insurance best for?

Employers looking for added financial protection alongside consistent, documented HR practices.

Can Indie People provide employee dispute insurance outside the North East?

Yes. Indie People is based in North East England and supports independent businesses across the UK through video, phone and secure digital tools, with on-site support agreed where appropriate.

A joined-up people solution

Our human HR support can be used alongside our software or resources as your business grows. Subject to separate pricing and agreement.

Ready to get started?

North East on-site supportThere is no on-site fee within the North East. Outside the region, we will use the most affordable practical option, usually starting with remote support.

Part of The Indie Group

Human support when you need it. Practical HR tools when you want to manage more yourself.