Possible introduction of fees payable for presenting Employment Tribunal claims

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Government will not be re-introducing employment tribunal fees. On 9 October 2025, the new Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, David Lammy MP, advised that the government would not be re-introducing fees in the employment tribunals.

It has been reported in the media that the government is considering re-introducing fees in the employment tribunals.  Fees were payable for bringing claims back in 2017 but abolished when it was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court.  The Employment Rights Bill is expected to see more claims being issued and therefore delays in cases being dealt with.  It is said that the government is looking at the Ministry of Justice’s spending on the justice system generally.

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