This is yet another idea by the government to reduce the numbers of claims going through the tribunal system. Compulsory pre-claim conciliation comes into effect on April 5th. In theory this is a good idea as it may offset the burden of having to pay to go to tribunal...
Fees were introduced in July 2013 in both the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal, meaning that Claimants have to pay a fee of £160-£250 to lodge a claim and £230-£950 if the matter goes to a full hearing. A further £400 is payable to lodge an...
