Eva Carneiro employment tribunal against Jose Mourinho and Chelsea begins

AN employment tribunal brought by former Chelsea first-team doctor Eva Carneiro against the club and former manager Jose Mourinho is scheduled to begin today.

By Jamie Anderson

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TRIBUNAL: Eva Carneiro's employment tribunal begins today

Carneiro is claiming constructive dismissal against Chelsea and has a separate, but connected, personal legal action against Mourinho, who left the club in December, for alleged victimisation and discrimination.

The case, which is anticipated to be heard over seven to 10 days until June 24, is due to open at Croydon Employment Tribunal in south London, but could be settled at any time.

Private hearings in January and February took place without a resolution and it appears the case will proceed to the tribunal.

All three parties must agree to a settlement for the tribunal, which would be accessible to the public and the media, to be averted.

Witness statements and documents - including texts and emails - would likely be made public, while Carneiro, Mourinho and representatives from Chelsea could be called to appear as witnesses.

It could overshadow the start of Mourinho's employment at Manchester United after he was namedLouis van Gaal's successor on May 27.

Chelsea have declined to comment on the case, but supported Mourinho even after his employment as manager was terminated.