The Ministry of Justice has published statistics in relation to all types of tribunals (including employment tribunals) for the second quarter of 2012-13, for the period 1 July to 30 September 2012. Between July and September 2012, employment tribunals received 45,300 claims in total – 13 per cent more than in the same quarter of 2011-12. The increase was as a result of the rise in multiple claims (particularly those associated with Working Time Regulations). The number of receipts of multiple claims went up by 25 per cent, whilst the number of single claims went down by 9 per cent, continuing a downward trend. In July to September 2012, there were 27,300 disposals made by employment tribunals – a 1 per cent fall on the number for the same quarter of 2011-12. The number of single disposed cases decreased by 10 per cent, whilst those for multiple cases went up by 10 per cent.
This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
