Tribunal compensation limits and other statutory payments are due to increase on 6
th April 2019 after the
Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2019 was laid before the parliament.The following compensation limits will be affected by the recent increases:
- The maximum limit on a week’s pay will increase from £508 to £525.
- The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal is set to increase from £83,682 to £86,444.
- The minimum basic award compensation limit is also due to increase from £6,203 to £6,408 for unfair dismissals such as dismissals for trade union memberships, pension scheme trustee duties, health and safety duties and employee/workforce representatives.
The new rates will apply where the date of termination falls on or after 6
th April 2019. If the dismissal falls before 6
th April, the old limits will still apply on the date on which the compensation is awarded.Click
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