Data obtained by People Management under a Freedom of Information request showed that 3,365 employment tribunals were postponed within 48 hours of the hearing being scheduled to begin between 1 August 2017 and 31 March 2018 – the dates for which data was available. The postponement figures appear to back other data which suggests the tribunal system has been strained since the Supreme Court ruled last year that tribunal fees should be abolished. The FOI statistics echoed earlier findings from an Employment Lawyers Association survey of 320 lawyers which revealed that 45% had experienced postponements because of lack of judicial resources.
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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.
