Employment for Business Fees
| PROFESSIONAL CHARGES FOR AN UNFAIR/WRONGFUL DISMISSAL CLAIM IN THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL | TOTAL | TOTAL (INC VAT) |
| These estimates are based on the department’s current hourly rates of between £230 and £395 per hour (£276 and £474 including VAT) | ||
| Simple case* | £12,000 – £16,000 | £14,400 – £19,200 |
| Medium complexity* | £18,000 – £35,000 | £21,600 – £42,000 |
| High complexity* | £40,000 – £70,000 | £48,000 – £84,000 |
*There are some factors which could make a case more complex, such as:
- If it is necessary to defend applications to amend claims or to provide further information about an existing defence;
- Defending claims that are brought by litigants in person;
- Making/defending a costs application;
- Complex preliminary issues such as whether the claimant is disabled (if this is not agreed by the parties);
- The number of witnesses and documents;
- If it is an automatic unfair dismissal claim e.g. if the employee is dismissed after blowing the whistle on the employer;
- Allegations of discrimination which are linked to the dismissal; or
- Transfer of Undertaking implications.
| ADDITIONAL FEES | TOTAL | TOTAL (INC VAT) |
| Attending Tribunal Hearing (per day)* | £1,300 – £2,400 | £1,560 – £2,880 |
*We would generally allow between 1 to 3 days depending on the complexity of the case
| DISBURSEMENTS* | TOTAL | TOTAL (INC VAT) |
| Barrister/Counsel’s fees for attending Tribunal Hearing, including preparation (per day)** | £5,000 | £6,000 |
| Credas Electronic Identity Check fee (per person) | £5.00-£7.50 | £6.00-£9.00 |
| Smart Search fee (per company) | £15 | £18 |
* Disbursements are costs relating to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as barrister’s/counsel’s fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process, however, we do require payment on account from you prior to making any payments on your behalf.
** Depending on the experience of the barrister/counsel
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