Number of employment tribunals collapse

Posted By: James

Friday 12th September 2014

The number of people taking companies to employment tribunals has collapsed after the Government introduced fees for employees who bring cases against their employers. The figures showed that the number bringing cases fell to 3,792 in the three months to June, 8,848 fewer compared to the same period a year ago. The Government imposed charges of up to £1,250 for employees to use the tribunal system last July. Richard Fox, head of employment law at Kingsley Napley, demanded a Government review into how the fees were affecting people's rights, while Andrew Granger, partner at Taylor Wessing, said: "We're seeing people who would have a good chance of success at tribunal not progressing with claims because of them being unwilling to pay £1,250."

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