UK Employment Tribunal System Under Fire for Unfair Dismissal Compensation

The UK Employment Tribunal System Faces Backlash Over Unfair Dismissal Compensation The UK's employment tribunal system is under scrutiny following a recent viral video highlighting a perceived injustice in the compensation awarded for unfair dismissal cases. The video, posted by employment law expert Judith Fiddler, argues that the current system incentivizes the inclusion of discrimination claims, even if unsubstantiated, to secure higher compensation. This, she claims, is because unfair dismissal claims, without a discrimination element, often result in minimal payouts. "Is it fair there's no compensation for unfair dismissal which means more (fake) discrimination cases? Is the system flawed?" Fiddler asks in her video, which has garnered significant attention online. Fiddler explains that while loss of earnings is the main compensation for unfair dismissal, discrimination claims allow for compensation for injury to feelings, leading to significantly larger payouts. This discrepancy, she argues, creates a system where employees are incentivized to add discrimination claims to their cases, regardless of their validity. The video's popularity underscores concerns about the efficiency and fairness of the UK's employment tribunal system. The large number of claims, coupled with the significant time differences in processing various claim types, has led to substantial delays. This raises questions about the system's ability to provide timely and equitable resolutions for employees facing unfair dismissal. Further investigation into the validity of Fiddler's claims and the potential for systemic reform is warranted.