The number of claims received by the Employment Tribunal has risen to its highest level for 4 years, the latest MoJ figures have revealed.

7,042 claims were received between July & September this year compared to a a stable average of 4,200 receipts in the period when fees were in force. At the same time disposals decreased by 15 resulting in a 37% increase in the outstanding caseload.

Though multiple clams were down 15%, the outstanding caseload for these claims still rose 13%.

Of the cases disposed of during the period 22% were Acas conciliated settlements, 40% were dismissed upon withdrawal, 8% were withdrawn, and 5% were successful at hearing.

The most common jurisdictional complaint disposed of was 'Unauthorised deductions (formerly Wages Act)'.

The full figures are set on the MoJ website on pages 6 & 7 of the document.