Disputes UK firms spend over a month each year dealing with litigation Businesses should take an early view on whether a quick settlement is the most cost-effective or desirable outcome iStock.com/Azrok66 Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Wednesday 05 February 2025 Britain’s employers are devoting more than one month a year dealing with employment disputes, with most being settled before they even reach a hearing, a study shows. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Maximise judicial resources to tackle UK’s tribunal backlog, says law society Disputes Spiralling tribunal backlog damaging to businesses and workers, says law society Disputes Will tribunal reforms sacrifice thoroughness in the name of efficiency? Disputes The Times accused of “hatchet job” investigation into employment tribunals