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The maximum compensatory award for normal unfair dismissal goes up from £68,400 to £72,300 from 1 February 2012. The new rates apply where the event giving rise to compensation or payment - effective date of termination - falls on or after 1 February 2012.
Where the dismissal or relevant event falls before 1 February, the old limits will still apply, irrespective of the date on which compensation is awarded.
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2011 SI 2011/3006 sets out the new limits and payment made to workers in certain employment tribunal awards and other amounts payable under employment legislation from 1 February 2012. The increases made by this Order reflect the increase in the retail prices index from September 2010 to September 2011
Given the potential for significantly increased liability, employers should seek advice from Pearson Hinchliffe Commercial Law’s employment law team to ensure that they are complying with legal requirements before dismissing employees.
For more information contact employment solicitor, Susan Mayall, using the details provided below.
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