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Annual Tribunal Stats Reviewed

19/10/2011

The Employment Tribunal Service has issued its statistics for the year 2010 – 2011.

The report shows that there has been an 8% drop in claims received by the Tribunal Service when compared to the previous year.

Interestingly, whilst the number of unfair dismissal and redundancy pay claims has reduced slightly, claims in relation to the Part Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations have increased three fold. Further, claims in relation to age discrimination have increased by 32%.

The statistics have also calculated the median award made in relation to claims. The median award for an unfair dismissal claim was calculated as being £4,591.00. Median discrimination claims (excluding age) were approximately £5,000.00 - £6,500.00, whereas age discrimination claims were £12,697.00.

The highest award in relation to an unfair dismissal claim in the year 2010 – 2011 was £181,754.00. This is likely to be a dismissal that was as a result of a whistle blowing or health and safety issue. The highest award for sex discrimination was £289,167.00.

It is possible that the number of unfair dismissal and redundancy claims have slightly decreased as a result of an improving economic climate. This reduction should be seen in the context of a significant increase in claims in the years 2009 – 2010 where claims increased by 56% due to a mixture of increased multiple claims and economic factors.

The median award statistics evidence what a significant and potentially devastating impact a claim can have on a business. KBL are able to assist your business both with minimising the chances of a claim being received by an employee and also limiting the damage a claim can have on a business once issued.

KBL has significant experience advising and assisting clients in relation to employment law and Human Resources issues.

We also provide in-house training sessions to employer’s management staff to ensure they are equipped to tackle employment issues including employee grievances and complaints of harassment.

If you require advice or assistance in respect of the above or any other employment matter, please call or email John Hassells, Head of Employment on 01204 527777.

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