The latest statistics for Employment Tribunals have just been published covering 2009/10. 

-      Worryingly there was a 56% increase from the previous year, although the figure is offset by several multiple claims.

-      17% increase in unfair dismissal/breach of contract and redundancy.

-      Sex discrimination cases remained similar to the previous year. Race discrimination cases were slightly higher.  Disability discrimination was significantly higher.

-      Working Time Directive cases increased almost four times the previous year.