Employment Tribunal Claims Insurance

Did you know that statistically you are much more likely to have your profits dented by an employees’ legal claim than you are to have a serious fire, flood or explosion?

Recently, the number of employment tribunal claims has exploded with a large number of redundancies and dismissals arising from pressures in the economy.  With the Employment Rights Act becoming effective across 2026 and 2027 the number of these claims is going to increase markedly with increased protection for employees and increased knowledge of their rights. In addition, the amount of compensation awarded is increasing markedly – the average compensation for an unfair dismissal claim now stands at £13,749*, with no ceiling on awards for claims of discrimination.

How can we help you?

Our Employment Insurance Scheme** reduces unplanned expenditure on employment disputes by providing:

• Cover for all legal costs relating to employment tribunal claims and any out of court settlements that may be reached
• A full audit of your policies and handbooks upon changes in the law; and
• Helpline for employment advice from our expert employment solicitors

Approximately 60% of hearings last year resulted in a finding in favour of the employee bringing the claim.  Additionally, out of approximately 97,000 cases in 2023/24, only around 150 resulted in costs being recovered by an employer. This has left employers who have done everything correctly still facing a significant bill in defending a claim.

It is important, therefore, that as well as seeking proper advice when dealing with any employment issues you also protect your business from the risk of a claim.

Interested in Employment Tribunal claims Insurance?

Our advice on employment law matters can be supported by insurance cover, providing you with added protection, peace of mind and cost certainty in the event that an Employment Tribunal claim does arise, whilst giving you access to expert legal advice, when you need it most.

If you would like to find out more about our insurance cover or discuss whether it is right for your business then please contact our Employment Law Team.”

And then at the very bottom under the * bits please add something that says “Insurance cover is subject to policy terms, conditions and exclusions and is arranged through a third party insurer.”

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