Employment Tribunal Fees Ruled Out
It had been widely reported recently that the government was considering introducing Employment Tribunal Fees. It was reported that as part of the chancellor Rachel Reeves’s June spending review savings were being looked at in the Ministry of Justice budget and this was a proposal being considered to assist with the costs.
Davy Lammy, the Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister, however rowed back on these speculations, posting on social media this week the following: “Everyone, no matter their income, should be able to get access to justice to challenge unfair behaviour at work. This is fundamental to Labour’s plan to make work pay. That’s why it will remain free to bring a case to an employment tribunal.”
This was followed up with a statement released that said “The Tory-Lib Dem coalition government tried to price workers out of justice with tribunal fees. Let me be clear, we will not. It’s a fundamental principle that everyone, no matter their income, should be able to get access to justice to challenge unfair behaviour at work.
'It’s not just a basic right, it’s also fundamental to this government’s plan to make work pay. That’s why it will remain free to bring a case to an employment tribunal, ensuring everyone, no matter their means, can stand up for their rights at work.”
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Posted on 10/13/2025 by Ortolan
