How many hours would you expect to spend on an average employment case?
This can vary greatly depending on the facts and circumstances of the case. However, a standard unfair dismissal case may take in the region of 20 hours work to complete from issue of the claim to the final hearing.
Based on our hourly rates, this could equate to the following costs (inc. VAT):
- Grade A solicitor: £6,000
- Grade B solicitor: £4,800
- Grade C solicitor: £4,200
- Grade D solicitor: £3,600
A more complex matter, such as a discrimination claim may take around 40 hours work to complete from issue to final hearing.
Based on our hourly rates, this could equate to the following costs (inc. VAT):
- Grade A solicitor: £12,000
- Grade B solicitor: £9,600
- Grade C solicitor: £8,400
- Grade D solicitor: £7,200
The final hearing would then take on average a further 7-14 hours for a standard unfair dismissal case or 21-35 hours to complete a more complex matter. Costs of final hearings can vary depending on the length of the hearing. However, barristers tend to charge in the region of £750 to £1,000 plus VAT per day. There is also an increased fee in relation to the first day of a hearing, known as a ‘brief’ fee. The first day is more expensive as you are also paying for the preparation time for the hearing. This starts at around £1250 plus VAT and increases depending on how many days the case is listed for. The more days, the more expensive this will be. You should also bear in mind that the more experienced the barrister, the more their fees will be.
Please bear in mind, the hours mentioned above do not relate to the overall time it takes for a tribunal case to be completed. To find out more about employment claims, please visit our employment claims journey.
