The recession is fuelling the number of employment tribunals being launched over matters of alleged unfair dismissals, it is reported.
According to the Tribunals Service, in the 12 months ending March 2009, unfair dismissal claims filed at Employment Tribunals increased by 29 per cent, taking them to 52,711.
However, claims accepted at employment tribunals during the same period declined by 20 per cent, while multiple claims fell by 13 per cent.
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