The MoJ have published the Tribunals and Gender Recognition Certificate Statistics Quarterly for July to September 2016. The key figures are as follows:

• A total of 4,300 single claims were received, up 2% on July to September 2015.
• 27,200 multiple claims were received, up 45% on last year, however the number of multiple claims cases they relate to decreased by 19% to 228. This increase in the number of multiple claims was driven by a large multiple airline case relating to the working time directive jurisdiction.
• There were 5,200 Employment Tribunal issue fees requested. Of these, 3,400 (65%) cases had the full issue fee paid outright whilst 1,200 (23%) cases were awarded either a full or partial issue fee remission. As a proportion of remission applications, 54% were rewarded full or partial remission.

The aim of this update is to provide summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. In particular, where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented by the parties and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Click on the links provided to access full details. If no link is provided, contact us for further details.  Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, SM&B cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.