UPDATE:
The Judicial Review is to be heard in the High Court later this year, probably October.
It has been reported that the application for a judicial review brought by Unison over the introduction of Employment Tribunal fees has failed. Here is the link to the article by Personnel Today http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/24/07/2013/59568/judicial-review-of-new-employment-tribunal-fees-rejected.htm.
As the article states, this may not be the end of the matter as it may progress to a full hearing later in the year. As reported in a previous post, the issue will be heard by the Court Of Session in Scotland later in the year which the Government has agreed will bind England and Wales.
Under legislation to come into force on 29 July 2013, a fee will be payable for bringing a claim in the Employment Tribunal (£160 to £250) and a separate fee for the Hearing (£230 to £950). Depending on a Claimant's personal circumstances, a fee may not be payable or a reduced fee may be payable.
The fee will be payable upon bringing a claim and when the Hearing is listed by the Employment Tribunal.
If a claim is brought before 29 July 2013, no fee is payable.
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