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Employment tribunal backlog balloons as Lords consider Employment Rights Bill

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The backlog of employment tribunal claims waiting to be heard has increased by more than a quarter over a year, according to data released by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS). This blog outlines why the backlog has significant implications for the Employment Rights Bill.

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