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This is a massive win for working people. Too many low-paid workers couldn’t afford to uphold their rights at work, even when they’ve faced harassment or have been sacked unfairly.
Tribunal fees have been a bonanza for bad bosses, giving them free rein to mistreat staff. Any fees paid so far should be refunded as soon as possible.
Ministers vow to end employment tribunal fees after court defeat.
Supreme court rules fees of up £1,200 are ‘inconsistent with access to justice’ and government may have to pay back £27m
The Ministry of Justice said it would take “immediate steps to stop charging fees in employment tribunals and put in place arrangements to refund those who have paid”. Unison said more than £27m of fees needed to be refunded.
I am so very proud that it is my union (UNISON) which has successfully challenged this great injustice. As the Supreme Court has said Employment Tribunals play a vital role in enforcing employment rights by employees and workers including the low paid.
The Court found that UNISON’s evidence showed that the fall in claims when fees came in was “so sharp, so substantial and so sustained” that fees could not reasonably be afforded by those on low to middle incomes. It also held that fees particularly deterred claims of low value which as we know are generally brought by the most vulnerable workers.
This historic judgement makes heavy criticism of the Government’s actions. It found that the system of fees introduced in 2013 infringed constitutional rights.
The Court said that citizens’ right of access to the courts which is guaranteed by Magna Carta was effectively prevented by the Fees Order which introduced fees in Employment Tribunals. The level at which the fees had been set contravened “elementary economics and plain common sense”.
This is why we need stronger unions in the workplace - join a union today To view the link you have to Register or Login
This is a massive win for working people. Too many low-paid workers couldn’t afford to uphold their rights at work, even when they’ve faced harassment or have been sacked unfairly.
Tribunal fees have been a bonanza for bad bosses, giving them free rein to mistreat staff. Any fees paid so far should be refunded as soon as possible.
Ministers vow to end employment tribunal fees after court defeat.
Supreme court rules fees of up £1,200 are ‘inconsistent with access to justice’ and government may have to pay back £27m
The Ministry of Justice said it would take “immediate steps to stop charging fees in employment tribunals and put in place arrangements to refund those who have paid”. Unison said more than £27m of fees needed to be refunded.
I am so very proud that it is my union (UNISON) which has successfully challenged this great injustice. As the Supreme Court has said Employment Tribunals play a vital role in enforcing employment rights by employees and workers including the low paid.
The Court found that UNISON’s evidence showed that the fall in claims when fees came in was “so sharp, so substantial and so sustained” that fees could not reasonably be afforded by those on low to middle incomes. It also held that fees particularly deterred claims of low value which as we know are generally brought by the most vulnerable workers.
This historic judgement makes heavy criticism of the Government’s actions. It found that the system of fees introduced in 2013 infringed constitutional rights.
The Court said that citizens’ right of access to the courts which is guaranteed by Magna Carta was effectively prevented by the Fees Order which introduced fees in Employment Tribunals. The level at which the fees had been set contravened “elementary economics and plain common sense”.
This is why we need stronger unions in the workplace - join a union today To view the link you have to Register or Login
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