The unfair dismissal basic award compensates employees for loss
of job security. The amount payable depends on the employee's age and length of
service and the amount of a week's pay1.
| Maximum basic award |
£13,500 |
| Minimum basic award in trade union, health and safety, employee representative and pension scheme trustee cases |
£5,500 |
1 From
1 February 2013 the maximum amount of a week's pay is £450 (prior limit £430). |
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