Upcoming Employment Law Changes: The Employment Tribunals And The Employment Appeal Tribunal Fees Or

By Author: John Wajas
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With England's only Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) office being located on Fleet Street, employment solicitors in London are particularly knowledgeable when it comes to helping companies and employees through the complex process of appealing a decision made by an Employment Tribunal (ET). Therefore, they are well placed to provide guidance on the upcoming changes to the tribunal rules of procedure, including the fee structure which will be introduced on 29 July 2013, and the effect that these changes will have on employment practises across the UK.

From the end of this month, claimants in the Employment Tribunal will be required to lodge a fee for issuing a claim, with the fee being determined by the type of claim being made. Level A claims, which will attract an issuing fee of £160 and a hearing fee of £230, include those for sums which are due on termination (such as redundancy monies, unpaid wages and payments in lieu of notice) and failure to inform and consult under the TUPE regulations. Level B claims include those relating to discrimination, equal pay, whistleblowing and discrimination and attract a higher ...
... cost of £250 for issuing and £950 for a hearing. Furthermore, there are additional fees for counterclaims, judicial mediation and the following applications: to dismiss following settlement; for a review of a default judgment; and for a review of a final decision. More information on the cost of these fees can be obtained from employment solicitors in London and elsewhere. Multiple claim fees depend upon the number of claimants, but start at £500 for issuing and £1,900 for a hearing for anywhere between two and ten claimants and rise to an issuing fee of £1,500 and a hearing fee of £5,700 for cases involving 200 or more claimants. Finally, if a case proceeds to the Employment Appeals Tribunal, appellants must pay a £400 appeal fee and a £1,200 hearing fee.

The legislation intends to reduce the likelihood of vexatious claims. However, the introduction of fees may prove prohibitive to those with solid arguments. Employment solicitors in London and across the UK can advise prospective claimants on the validity of their case and anyone who can demonstrate an inability to pay the fees may be eligible for exemption under the HM Courts & Tribunals Service remissions scheme. Employment solicitors in London can provide further information on how to make such an application. For more information visit http://natemplaw.co.uk/employment-law-solicitors-london