Property News · March 27, 2017

£1,200 cost for unfair dismissal claims is challenged in UK's highest court


Unison claims high cost of claims against employers is discriminatory because it prevents low-income workers from obtaining justiceSteep rises in fees for bringing unfair dismissal claims at employment tribunals – which have led to a 70% fall in the number of cases – are to be challenged at the UK’s highest court.The supreme court on Monday will hear a final appeal brought by Unison, which says that costs of up to £1,200 are preventing many mistreated workers – particularly those on low incomes – from obtaining justice and are discriminatory. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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