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<p>Following a public consultation, fees were introduced in Employment Tribunals to
reduce the burden on the taxpayer of paying for Employment Tribunals and to encourage
parties to seek alternative ways of resolving their disputes. <br><br>The Government
has ensured that fee waivers are available for those who cannot afford to pay, as
well as diverting people away from potentially acrimonious hearings, where possible,
through a new early conciliation scheme which has already been used by over 60,000
people in its first six months.<br><br>The Government is currently considering the
options for a review of Employment Tribunal fees. A further announcement will be made
in due course.<br><br></p>
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