A recent analysis by law firm Birketts warns of increasing employment claims. It revealed that English and Welsh businesses have spent increased time (& money) handling Employment Tribunal claims. This amounted to an average of 4.8 weeks in the last 24 months. The most common claims were found to be those related to unfair dismissal (23.9%). Disability discrimination (22%) came a close second. A partner in Birketts’ employment team, says employment claims “have become a costly burden for businesses.”
iBOSS Comment:
This has to be a cause for concern, especially with “new and strengthened” workplace rights being a central element of the new Government’s policy agenda. As Birketts point out “staying ahead of the rapidly changing employment law landscape has never been so important for businesses”. Be prepared and get the best of legal/HR advice. If you are unsure who to talk to, we can introduce you to someone.