What goes on in employment tribunals? I spent a week finding out
- Posted on August 22, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
Employment tribunals face unprecedented strain with over 64,000 pending claims awaiting resolution. The judicial system lacks sufficient judges to manage current caseloads, creating extended delays for workers seeking redress. This backlog threatens to intensify as new employment rights legislation expands claim categories, potentially overwhelming an already stretched legal infrastructure and limiting access to justice for vulnerable employees.
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What goes on in employment tribunals? I spent a week finding out
If you want to file a claim, join the queue — it’s 64,000 people long. There aren’t enough judges … and new employment rights will make matters worse
