Ministry of Justice figures for October to December 2024 reveal employment tribunals received 26,000 claims—an increase of 13% compared to the same quarter a year ago.
In the same quarter, the employment tribunals disposed of 14,000 claims, a 35% increase. There were 467,000 claims outstanding.
The Employment Rights Bill, currently before Parliament, would make unfair dismissal a right from day one and extend the limitation period for most claims from three to six months, which could potentially increase the number of claims.