Tribunal fees hurting specialist firms

Posted By: James

Tuesday 16th September 2014

The Yorkshire Post explores the fall in the number of employment tribunal claims following the introduction of upfront fees for claimants. Figures from MoJ show that 3,792 applications were made for single claims between April and June 2014, down 70% compared to the same period last year. Matthew Lewis, partner at Squire Sanders, fears claims with merit "are simply not being pursued" while Paul Scholey, at Morrish Solicitors, added: "It is clear some cases with value are not being taken forward as a result of the changes.” Firms specialising in employment law may struggle if tribunal claims drop further, Mr Scholey said.

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