17/08/2026
New Podcast Episode: Employment Tribunals in Crisis – The Blind Spot in the New Deal for Working People
In the latest episode of We Can Work It Out, I'm joined by Andrei Savitski from the Work Rights Centre to discuss his important report on the growing pressures facing the Employment Tribunal system and what they mean for workers, employers and the future of employment law.
We explore why tribunal delays have reached unprecedented levels, the causes of growing backlogs, regional inequalities, administrative challenges and whether the system is prepared for the additional claims likely to arise from the Government's New Deal for Working People and Employment Rights Act.
The conversation also considers practical solutions, including increasing judicial capacity, improving tribunal administration, expanding early dispute resolution and ensuring workers can access legal advice before claims reach a hearing.
If new employment rights cannot be enforced quickly and effectively, are they really rights at all?
This episode is essential listening for employment lawyers, HR professionals, trade unionists, policymakers, academics and anyone interested in the future of workplace justice.
Read the article on Substack - https://bit.ly/4idPns5
and listen to the episode via:
Spotify - https://bit.ly/3UDDLVt
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4wvalGo
YouTube - https://bit.ly/4xCtjfk
Enjoy the discussion
