New Clause 5
Employment Bill [Lords]
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Employment tribunals: costs
‘In the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (c. 17) in section 13 (costs and expenses), after subsection (2) there is inserted—
“(3) The losing party in any proceedings before an employment tribunal shall bear the costs of the winning party.
(4) Up to 25 per cent. of any claim can be awarded to the defendant as a penalty on the claimant in the event that the claimant’s action is deemed vexatious.”.’.—[Mr. Djanogly.]