‘Disastrous policy’

“Employment tribunal fees have been a disastrous policy since their implementation. The fees have blocked access to justice for those who need the justice system most – vulnerable workers who are at the mercy of rogue employers.

“We call on the government to scrap all employment tribunal fees immediately – the Autumn Statement gives them an opportunity to do just that. But for now, the only avenue to justice is through trade union membership.”

Howard Beckett, Unite director of legal