36% increase in age discrimination claims
The Tribunals Service has published its Annual
Statistics Report for 2009/2010 which shows a substantial increase in
employment tribunal claims, rising from 151,000 in the previous year to 236,100
this year, an increase of 56%. Age discrimination complaints increased by 36%.
The Tribunals Service Annual statistics report
covering the period for 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 shows that 236,100
jurisdictional claims were received, representing a 56% increase on the
previous year’s figure. The figures show noticeable increases in three
particular discrimination jurisdictions: (i) age + 36%; (ii) religion or belief
+ 20%; and (iii) sexual orientation + 18%.
The full picture for discrimination and equal pay
claims is as follows:
|
Claim |
2008/9 |
2009/10 |
|
Sex Disability Race Religion
Sexual Age Equal pay |
18,600 6,600 5,000 830 600 3,800 45,700 |
18,200 7,500 5,700 1,000 710 5,200 37,400 |
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.
