Employment tribunal fees back on the agenda

Keely Rushmore, Partner in our Employment team features in Personnel Today this week following the news that the Ministry of Justice signalled last week that it was considering the reintroduction of fees for employment tribunal claims.

Keely commented to say that the "old fee regime was discriminatory against women in particular. The Unison decision criticised the old system on the basis that it prevented access to justice, in particular highlighting that the fees bore no direct relation to the value of the claim".

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If you would like more information or advice relating to this article or an Employment law matter, please do not hesitate to contact Keely Rushmore on 01727 798046 

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