Less workers taking up employment tribunals due to increased costs

Employees are taking less and less claims of unfair dismissals to employment tribunals, following charges of up to £1,200 that have now come into effect.

A study by the Trades Union Congress found that the amount of unfair dismissal cases have dropped by 73%, with The Guardian reporting that there have been reductions in cases revolving around sex (71%), race (58%) and disability (54%).

Frances O’Grady, TUC’s General Secretary, said: “These figures show a huge drop in workers seeking justice when they’ve been unfairly treated. Now bosses know they can get away with it, discrimination at work can flourish unchecked and people can be sacked without good reason.

“The evidence is there for all to see. These fees – of up to £1,200, even if you’re on the minimum wage – are pricing out thousands each month from pursuing cases.”