Employment-related disputes are on the rise
Employment-related disputes are rising sharply across the UK. According to industry data, at the start of 2025, there were over 420,000 open employment tribunal claims, with single claims increasing by 36% year-on-year. Unfair dismissal and discrimination, particularly disability discrimination, remain among the most common and high-value claims, with average compensation awards reaching £13,749 for unfair dismissal and £44,483 for disability discrimination.
This surge is driven by economic pressures, evolving workplace dynamics, and upcoming legal reforms such as the Employment Rights Bill, which proposes making unfair dismissal a day-one right and extending the time limit for claims to six months. As the legal industry adapts to these changes, the need for accurate, independent financial analysis has never been greater.
Congruent is the first FCA-regulated actuarial firm to offer independent checks on compensation amounts for employment-related claims. Our approach bridges the gap between legal strategy and financial modelling, providing the legal industry with clear, defensible, and consumer-aligned actuarial insight. Whether reviewing a settlement offer or preparing for litigation, our services help ensure that compensation outcomes are fair, robust, and evidence-based.
How We Help the Legal Industry
Our services are designed to support legal professionals across a range of employment-related claims:
- Independent Validation of Compensation Offers
We assess proposed settlements for salary loss, pension benefits, and other financial impacts, ensuring they are actuarially sound and defensible. - Actuarial Evidence for Litigation and Negotiation
Our reports provide clear, expert-backed insight to support legal arguments, whether in court or during settlement discussions. - Expert Witness Services
Congruent’s actuaries can act as independent experts, offering testimony and documentation that meet legal standards. - Pension Sharing and Divorce Cases
We also advise on pension splitting in family law matters, ensuring equitable outcomes based on actuarial principles.
Congruent’s unique approach
- FCA Regulated
As an authorised Claims Management Company, Congruent is uniquely positioned to offer actuarial advice on regulated employment-related claims. - First of its kind
We are the first actuarial firm to offer independent checks on compensation amounts in this space, bridging the gap between financial modelling and legal practice. - Consumer duty aligned
Our mission is to make high-quality actuarial support accessible to individuals and legal professionals alike, ensuring fairness and transparency in every case.
Our team brings deep actuarial expertise to a wide range of employment-related claims. We understand the legal complexities that underpin these proceedings and translate them into clear, defensible financial analysis. This dual understanding of both legal nuance and actuarial precision enables us to support the legal industry with insight that stands up to scrutiny in negotiation, mediation, and litigation.
If you’re working on an employment-related claim and need actuarial input, we’re here to help.
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