The Ministry of Justice has published Quarterly Statistics, July to September 2017, (along with supporting documents), which give the first indication of the situation after ET fees were abolished in July 2017. Single ET claims in this quarter increased by 64%, while multiple ET claims decreased by 15%, but the multiple claims caseload outstanding increased by 42%. The most common jurisdictional complaint was unauthorised deductions from wages with 549 claims in July 2017 (during which fees were abolished), which then rose to 2,926 in August, and 2,027 in September. Unfair dismissal claims rose from 836 in July 2017 to 1,915 in August and 1,594 in September.
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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.
