Disputes UK employment tribunal backlog continues to spiral Ahead of new employment rights, the tribunal system needs an urgent review and funding injection to resolve unsatisfactory delays, say lawyers iStock.com/AndreyPopov Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Tuesday 17 June 2025 A backlog of employment tribunal claims is continuing to grow in the UK, resulting in long delays for employees and employers to resolve workplace disputes, new data shows. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Unions Pushing the boundaries of employment law Employment Tribunals Unions slam UK government plan to re-introduce tribunal fees Disputes Maximise judicial resources to tackle UK’s tribunal backlog, says law society Litigation Doubling time limit for tribunal claims should not be feared