The Government is seeking views on two different options for
charging fees in the employment tribunal. In both options, the fee
varies depending on the complexity of the case, and the tribunal
would have the power to order an unsuccessful party to refund the
fees to the other side. There would be a system of remission of
fees for those who are unable to pay.
Option 1 proposes two charging points for fees: on issue of a
claim (£150, £200 or £250); and before a hearing
(£250, £1,000 or £1,250). In option 2, the only
charging point is on issue of a claim, and the fee depends not only
on the complexity of the case, but also on whether the employee is
seeking compensation above or below £30,000. For claims where
the employee is seeking up to £29,999 in compensation, the
fee ranges from £200 to £600. The employee would not be
allowed to receive more than £29,999 even if the tribunal
determined that their loss was greater than that amount. Where the
employee is seeking
