Employment Tribunal Fees found to be unlawful
The Supreme Court has declared that employment tribunal and EAT fees are unlawful under both domestic and EU Law. The change was introduced on the basis that the fees penalised potential claimants and prevented access to justice. The introduction of the fees has led to a 70% reduction in claims, especially those of lower value.
All fees paid since 29 July 2013 must be reimbursed by the Government, and fees are no longer payable for future claims. The Government will have to issue refunds of an estimated £32 million to anyone who has brought employment claims since the fees were introduced.
What did the fees cover?
The Fees Order required a claimant to pay an ‘issue fee’ when a claim form was brought to an Employment Tribunal, as well as a further ‘hearing fee’ to pay shortly before the hearing of the claim. Depending on the level fee, whether it was Type A or Type B claimants had to pay up to a total of £1,200.
Are you eligible for a refund?
If you have paid a fee in the last 4 years to bring a claim via the Employment Tribunal, we can help you to recover that fee from the Courts and Tribunal Service because the Supreme Court recently declared that the imposition of those fees was unlawful. Now, all fees paid can be recovered.
Our solicitors at Brain Picker Please can help you start the process. Contact us today.
