UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days agoDavid Lammy rules out charging workers for employment tribunal claims
Employment tribunal claims will remain free, preserving access to justice for workers regardless of income.
Workers could be charged a fee to take their bosses to court under plans being explored by Labour as it faces pressure from businesses lobbying to water down its landmark changes to employment rights. In a development described by unions as a disaster, sources in Westminster said ministers were looking at reviving a proposal made by the last Conservative government to impose fees on employment tribunal claims.
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