Employers predict increase in employment tribunal claims

Just over half (51.2%) of employers think that the number of employment tribunal claims will increase following the April 2012 change in the unfair dismissal qualifying period from one to two years, the latest XpertHR research finds. 

• Employment tribunal claims: 2012 XpertHR survey on costs and consequences Most employers have made changes to their internal processes as a result of defending an employment tribunal claim. 
• The full data from this survey is available on XpertHR Benchmarking. 

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Employment tribunal claims: XpertHR 2012 survey Most employers have faced a tribunal claim, with unfair dismissal being by far the most common. The first part of our research into employment tribunals explores employers' satisfaction with the process and the outcomes that they have experienced. 

How to respond to a tribunal claim This guide outlines the 28-day time limit for submitting the ET3 form to the tribunal and the circumstances in which the tribunal can reject the form and enter a default judgment. 

How to deal with tribunal claims brought by employees or former employees This "how to" guide sets out the issues to take into consideration when dealing with an employment tribunal claim. 

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