The number of reforms has almost doubled in the last year despite reforms to try and cap the number of tribunals. Despite an initial decrease in the number of cases, the numbers have since rebounded.
According to the law firm Hugh James Solicitors, the authors of the report stated that the changes are too lenient and have not reduced the number of claims.
Amid numerous reforms, the employment law tribunal case, and the cost of bringing a case forward rose from £160 to £250.According to the group the number of claimants is rising "as disgruntled former employees adjust to the new fees and weigh the financial risks to them of pursuing a claim against the potential payout,"
Emma Burns, partner at Hugh James and author of the report said: "Despite the recent reforms it's still a big risk for employers to fight certain types of claims, such as discrimination claims.
It is exceptionally rare for an unsuccessful claimant to have to pay their employer's legal fees for a complex case like a discrimination claim."
She added: "That means that even if the case has no real merit, the system is still stacked in the claimant's favour; it will often be cheaper for an employer to pay out to settle a case rather than fight a long-drawn-out tribunal.The recent changes are a start, but there needs to be a more fundamental overhaul of how the tribunal system works."
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