Following consultation the Government have announced that Employment Tribunal Fees will come into force on 29 July 2013. This will mean that employees wishing to make a claim at tribunal will now need to pay. The fees vary according to the complexity of the case and are paid on issue of the claim and then before the hearing. The fees are as follows:
Level one claims - a fee of £160 on issue of a claim and £250 hearing fee
Level two claims - a fee of £230 on issue of a claim and £950 hearing fee
Level one claims will consist of more straightforward claims such as unlawful deduction from wages. Level two claims will be more complex claims including unfair dismissal and discrimination.
If the employee cannot afford to pay the fees then they can apply for remission. An employee making a claim can only apply for remission if they are in receipt of specified benefits or their income is below a certain amount.
This significant change may encourage employees to think twice before deciding to take their employer to a tribunal. Please get in touch if you would like more information.
Alison.
Level one claims - a fee of £160 on issue of a claim and £250 hearing fee
Level two claims - a fee of £230 on issue of a claim and £950 hearing fee
Level one claims will consist of more straightforward claims such as unlawful deduction from wages. Level two claims will be more complex claims including unfair dismissal and discrimination.
If the employee cannot afford to pay the fees then they can apply for remission. An employee making a claim can only apply for remission if they are in receipt of specified benefits or their income is below a certain amount.
This significant change may encourage employees to think twice before deciding to take their employer to a tribunal. Please get in touch if you would like more information.
Alison.
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