The Ministry of Justice has published Tribunal Statistics quarter 4 – Jan-Mar 2013, which presents the latest statistics on type and volume of Tribunal cases that are received, disposed of or outstanding as of the fourth quarter of 2012/13 (January to March). In Employment Tribunals, the number of claims received in January to March 2013 was 57,737 – 36 per cent more than in the same period of 2012. This was driven by an increase in claims under Working Time Directive, which doubled over the period, and accounted for just over a third of claims. The next largest numbers of jurisdictional complaints were received under Unauthorised Deductions from Wages (16 per cent) and Unfair Dismissal (11 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.
