Lamport Bassitt Solicitors - Legal News - Tribunal awards 'to be paid more quickly'


	LATEST LATEST LEGAL NEWS ARCHIVE		LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Tribunal awards 'to be paid more quickly' Workers who are successful in their employment tribunal claims will now have more chance of receiving their awards quickly. As of today (April 6th), a new government scheme is coming into force under which people will be able to use an extended service provided by High Court Enforcement Officers, who will complete the legal processes for them if employers fail to issue money. The Employment Tribunal Fast Track Scheme requires claimants to pay £50 towards the costs of issuing writs necessary to seize assets. Responding to the development, social policy officer at Citizens Advice Richard Dunstan said it was a positive one. He commented: "[It will] give the employment tribunal system the teeth it needs to ensure that rogue employers actually pay the awards made against them." The scheme was introduced by justice minister Bridget Prentice, who was appointed to her current role in May last year. She said that the initiative was targeted at a small number of "unscrupulous firms". Related Articles: 3/5/2012 - OECD called into investigate 'blatant' employment law breaches at Liverpool firm 27/4/2012 - Supreme Court ruling gives green light to forced retirement? 20/4/2012 - Disabled workers demonstrate over Remploy closures 5/4/2012 - Employment tribunal rules set for shake-up 4/4/2012 - Bosses urged to make Diamond Jubilee a holiday More Employment Law News