The employment tribunal backlog has surged to unprecedented levels, with claim numbers exceeding historical records
The employment tribunal backlog has continued to grow, according to data released by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) last week. Analysis by legal expenses insurer ARAG shows that the rate at which cases are being dealt with has slowed, while the 74,320 ‘open caseload’ recorded in April is the highest on record.
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