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Statutory rates & limits
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TRIBUNAL AWARDS
Type of Payment
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MAXIMUM COMPENSATION – From 1 Feb 2012
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MAXIMUM COMPENSATION – From 1 Feb 2011*
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Limit on a week’s pay (gross) e.g. statutory redundancy pay
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£430 |
£400 |
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Unfair dismissal basic award
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£12,900
(20 x 430 x 1.5)
i.e. 20 years` service for those aged 41 and over (1)
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£12,000
(20 x 400 x 1.5)
i.e. 20 years` service for those aged 41 and over (1)
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Statutory redundancy payment
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£12,900
(20 x 430 x 1.5)
i.e. 20 years` service for those aged 41 and over
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£12,000
(20 x 400 x 1.5)
i.e. 20 years` service for those aged 41 and over
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Unfair dismissal compensatory award
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£72,300 (2)
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£68,400 (2)
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Unfair dismissal additional award
(Failure to comply with an order for re-instatement or re-engagement)
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52 weeks’ pay, up to £22,360
(Minimum of 26 weeks’ pay or £11,180)
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52 weeks’ pay, up to £20,800
(Minimum of 26 weeks’ pay or £10,400)
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Guarantee pay limit for a day’s pay during short-time or temporary lay off
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£23.50 a day (subject to a maximum of 5 days or £117.50 in any 3 months)
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£22.20 a day (subject to a maximum of 5 days or £111.00 in any 3 months)
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| Breach of right to be accompanied |
2 weeks’ pay, up to £860 |
2 weeks’ pay, up to £800 |
| Breach of contract cases heard in the employment tribunal (not civil courts) |
£25,000 |
£25,000 |
| Failure to consult over collective redundancies |
90 days’ actual pay |
90 days’ actual pay |
| Failure to inform and/or consult over a TUPE transfer |
13 weeks’ actual pay |
13 weeks’ actual pay |
| Failure to give statement of employment particulars |
4 weeks’ pay, up to £1,720
(minimum 2 weeks’ pay, up to £860)
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4 weeks’ pay, up to £1,600
(minimum 2 weeks’ pay, up to £800)
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| Breach of flexible working regulations |
8 weeks’ pay (up to £3,440) |
8 weeks’ pay (up to £3,200) |
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Discrimination
Race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.
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No Limit
Compensation for injury to feelings can be awarded for discrimination.
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No Limit
Compensation for injury to feelings can be awarded for discrimination.
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Notes
1. There is a minimum award (£5,300 from 1 February 2012) in exceptional cases – where the reason or principal reason for dismissal is trade union membership or activities; activities as a health and safety representative; duties as an occupational pension scheme trustee; functions or activities as an employee representative or candidate; or working time grounds.
2. There is no limit on the compensatory award for unfair dismissal where the reason or principal reason for dismissal/selection for redundancy is:
• For reasons connected with health and safety
• That the employee made a protected disclosure (whistleblowing)
*Applies to dismissal between 1 February 2011 and 31 January 2012.
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NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
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Rates applicable from 1 October 2011
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Rates applicable from 1 October 2010
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Age 16-17
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£3.68
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£3.64
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Age 18-20
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£4.98
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£4.92
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Age 21 or over (1)
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£6.08
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£5.93
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Accommodation off-set (maximum deduction per day from NMW where employer provides accommodation)
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£4.73
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£4.61 |
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Apprentices under 19 (or over 19 during first 12 months of employment) (2)
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£2.60
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£2.50 |
Notes
(1) From 1 October 2010, the age range for the top band changed from 22 and over to 21 and over.
(2) In England, employed apprentices participating in government funded apprenticeship schemes must be paid at least the minimum contractual payment, which from 1 August 2009 increased from £80 to £95 per week.
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FAMILY FRIENDLY RATES (per week)
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AMOUNT PER WEEK* (from 9 April 2012)
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AMOUNT PER WEEK* (from 3 April 2011)
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Statutory maternity pay
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£135.45
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£128.73
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Statutory paternity pay
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£135.45
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£128.73
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Statutory adoption pay
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£135.45
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£128.73
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AMOUNT PER WEEK
(from 9 April 2012)
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AMOUNT PER WEEK
(from 6 April 2011)
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STATUTORY SICK PAY (per week)
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£85.85
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£81.60
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Notes
* (or 90% of normal weekly earnings if lower)