Employment Tribunals Average Waiting Times 2023-06-27
2023-06-27
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There is no recent data on average waiting times for employment tribunals due to a merger of IT systems.
What recent assessment has been made of trends in average waiting times for employment tribunals? The outstanding caseload has reduced from 48,000 in February to 41,000 in March this year because of an increase in the number of sitting days.
Following a merger of IT systems, there is no current data on average waiting times. The outstanding caseload has reduced from 48,000 in February to 41,000 in March this year because of an increase in the number of sitting days. We continue to support and reform the employment tribunals process and are making progress in reducing the backlog.
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No recent data on average waiting times due to IT system merger
Following A Merger Of It Systems, There Is No Current Data
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Members of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers submitted claims for a protective award in 2020 but are still waiting for their employment tribunal to hear their case.
Will the Minister look into the case where members of my trade union who submitted claims for a protective award in 2020, after being made redundant without consultation, are still waiting for the employment tribunal to hear their claim and ensure that their collective claim can be dealt with by the Tribunals Service as soon as possible?
The tribunals are operationally independent, but I would be more than happy to investigate the case mentioned by the hon. Gentleman and see whether there are any issues causing the delay.
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No commitment to resolve or expedite the claim
The Tribunals Are Operationally Independent
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