My old boss used to gloat when these fees were introduced, I remember her saying, sacking staff had never become so easy. I took the smile off her face when I told her that the fees are paid for those staff who are in a Union, like me.
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Latest: In the wake of the ruling... Government moves to stop charging Tribunal fees and will refund those who have paid them since the fees inception.
Going to many happy peeps. Although those Unions who have paid the fees on behalf of their members, will probably cash in on the refunds as well.