Tribunal claims 1% down in the last quarter of 2015/16 but 3% up on the year

The Ministry of Justice has published the tribunal quarterly statistics for the period January to March 2016. The key statistics for the period are set out below.

The Ministry of Justice has published the tribunal quarterly statistics for the period January to March 2016. The key statistics for the period are set out below.

  • The number of single claims received was 4,168 – a decrease of 1% on the same period of 2015. Overall, there were 16,986 single claims received in 2015/16, an increase of 3% on 2014/15.
  • The number of multiple claims was 25,131, an increase of 56% on the same quarter last year, with the increase due to a large airline multiple claim relating to working time and unauthorised deductions from wages. A total of 66,046 multiple claims were received in 2015/16, up 47% on 2014/15.
  • There were 5,060 cases in which an issue fee was expected. 64% had the full issue fee paid (remitted), 27% were awarded full or partial issue fee remission and 9% of claims were not taken further. 
  • A total of 3,438 hearing fees were requested of which 21% had the full hearing fee paid, 16% were awarded full or partial remission, 11% settled before a hearing, 3% were subsequently withdrawn and 1% were struck out. The remaining 49% of cases are still progressing through the fee system.

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The aim is to provide summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. In particular, where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out full details of all the facts, the legal arguments presented by the parties and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Click on the links provided to access full details. If no link is provided contact us for further information. 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, SM&B 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.

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