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Latest Quarterly Statistics Released for Employment Tribunal Claims

on Friday, 25 June 2021.

The most recent quarterly statistics for January to March 2021 have been published by the Ministry of Justice.

The statistics show that:

  • outstanding caseload has increased by 39% this quarter when compared to the same period in 2020
  • single claim receipts have decreased by 13% to 9,100 in this quarter compared to the same period in 2020
  • multiple claim receipts have increased by 14% to 15,000 in this quarter compared to the same period in 2020
  • the Employment Tribunal disposed of 11,000 claims during this quarter which was down 22% in the same period in 2020. Of the 11,000 disposed claims:
    • 24% were ACAS conciliated settlements
    • 18% were withdrawn
    • 17% were dismissed upon withdrawal
    • 11% were successful at hearing
    • 99% were struck out
  • the most common disposed complaint this quarter was unfair dismissal whereas unauthorised deductions was the most common complaint in the same period last year (January to March 2020)

What Does this Mean for Employers?

Although the number of single claims have decreased this quarter, there has been an aggregate rise over the last few quarters.This is due to a combination of factors such as a rise in unemployment and changing working conditions during the pandemic. Employers should be aware that this rise in claims may affect the timelines for any hearings, however employment tribunals have adjusted to virtual hearings amidst the pandemic and strongly encourage conciliation via the mandatory ACAS early conciliation process.

Multi day discrimination claims are taking longer to reach a hearing and this can cause problems. In cases where it is likely that the hearing will be delayed, employers should consider collecting documents and taking outline witness statements early, before memories of the events fade.   


If you have any employment tribunal claims or queries, our expert employment lawyers are well equipped to assist you. Please contact Michael Halsey in our Employment Law team on 020 7665 0842, or complete the form below.

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