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Official Statistics

2024/25 Employment Tribunal Data

Official quarterly statistics from HM Courts & Tribunals Service covering England, Wales, and Scotland

Employment Tribunal Data 2024/25

Comprehensive analysis of UK employment tribunal statistics

Total Disposals

6,898

New Receipts

16,357

Open Caseload

35,342

Clearance Rate

42.2%

Summary - Q4 2024/25

Top 5 Jurisdictions by Volume

System Performance

Overall Clearance Rate

42.2%

Net Change (Receipts - Disposals)

+9,459

Backlog increasing

Active Jurisdictions

22

Mean: 1,606 cases per jurisdiction

Key Insights

Highest Backlog

Unfair dismissal

7,823 open cases

Best Clearance Rate

Written statement of reasons for dismissal

136.4% clearance rate

Most Receipts

Unfair dismissal

3,661 new cases

Largest Net Increase

Unfair dismissal

+2,063 net change

About This Data

This data is sourced from official employment tribunal statistics published by HM Courts & Tribunals Service. The statistics cover the period April 2024 to March 2025 for England, Wales, and Scotland.

Key Definitions:

  • Disposals: Cases that have been completed/closed during the quarter
  • Receipts: New claims filed during the quarter
  • Open Caseload: Total number of active cases at the end of the quarter
  • Acas Conciliated Settlements: Cases resolved through Acas early conciliation