Significant Supreme Court Decision – Employment Tribunal Fees

The Supreme Court has allowed the appeal by Unison and ruled the government was acting unlawfully and unconstitutionally in 2013 when it introduced fees of up to £1,200 to reduce the number of malicious and weak cases brought by Claimants. This is a significant decision in light of the 79% reduction in cases over three years (understood to be linked to the introduction of fees). Continue reading →