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New rules aimed at streamlining the Employment Tribunal process have been announced by Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson.
According to the Government, these changes will make tribunals easier to understand, more efficient and will help weed out weak claims.
The proposals include:
Jo Swinson said:
“We are committed to finding ways to resolve workplace disputes so they don’t end up with two sides in front of a tribunal.
“The proposals set out today will help all parties understand what the process involves and what to expect. Employment Tribunals are costly in terms of time, money and stress for everyone and they should always be the last resort, not the first port of call.”