...By introducing fees, people using employment tribunals will start to contribute a significant proportion of the £84 million cost of running the system. The aim is to reduce the taxpayer subsidy of these tribunals by transferring some of the cost to those who use the service, while protecting access to justice for all. Fees are part of the Government's programme to promote early resolution of disputes in order to help individuals and companies to get on with their lives and businesses.

The intention is to encourage people to look for alternatives - like mediation...