Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce legislation to enable employment tribunals to determine counterclaims by employers relating to a contract of, or connected with, employment where the employee’s employment has not been terminated.

The Government continues to look closely at these important issues. While we have noted the recommendations of the Law Commission, any decision to change current procedures must fully consider the impact this will have on the tribunal system, which remains under pressure, as well as the effect on Acas, who are responsible for conducting early conciliation.