2 October 2009: The 2008/9 Employment Tribunal Statistics were published on 30th September. Some highlights from the statistics are that:

• The maximum amount awarded was £1, 353,432 (Race Claim)
• There was a 20% increase in the number of claims accepted
• The number of unfair dismissal, redundancy pay and breach of contract claims went up
• The number of Working time, equal pay and sex discrimination claims fell
• Costs were awarded in 367 (0.2%) cases
• The average award for costs was £2470
• The EAT rejected over 50% of all Appeals for the first time

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