Employment Tribunal limits increase

The usual annual increases in compensation payment limits in the Employment Tribunals have been published.

They are as follows:

• A week’s pay (used to calculate statutory redundancy payments and the basic award in unfair dismissal cases) will increase to £479 (currently £475).
• The maximum compensatory award that can be awarded in unfair dismissal cases will increase to £78,962 (currently £78,335).

These limits will apply to dismissals (or detriments, etc) occurring on or after 6 April 2016.

If you would like to talk through a situation you are dealing with, or if you need advice on any aspect of employment law, please contact any member of the Pure Employment Law team (01243 836840 or [email protected]).

Please note that this update is not intended to be exhaustive or be a substitute for legal advice. The application of the law in this area will often depend upon the specific facts and you are advised to seek specific advice on any given scenario.