What are the likely ramifications for the employer if an employee succeeds in a claim of unfair dismissal?
What is the unfair dismissal basic award?
What is the unfair dismissal compensatory award?
By how much can a tribunal increase an unfair dismissal award where an employer refuses to comply with an order for re-engagement or reinstatement?
Are figures available on the amount of compensation awarded in unfair dismissal cases?
Can compensation for unfair dismissal include an element for injury to feelings?
If an employment tribunal finds in favour of an aggrieved employee, can it make a non-compensatory award in a discrimination case?
How is compensation for financial loss calculated by an employment tribunal in a discrimination case?
There is no limit on the amount of compensation that can be
awarded in a claim for discrimination. In non-promotion or non-appointment
cases, a tribunal will assess the sums that would have been earned if the
claimant had been promoted or appointed. This will be assessed on a "loss of
chance" basis. The tribunal will assess the percentage chance that the claimant
would have been promoted or appointed if the discrimination had not occurred,
and award compensation by reference to that percentage chance. In dismissal
cases, evidence will be required as to the loss of earnings from the post, which
includes all types of remuneration, including basic pay, regular bonus payments
and any loss of fringe benefits, for example a company car. Employment tribunals
must also take into account loss of future earnings, bearing in mind the length
of time that it may take the individual to get another job, the age of the
individual and whether or not he or she is disabled.
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Can a claimant claim for "injury to feelings" when making a complaint of discrimination to an employment tribunal?
In what circumstances can a claimant receive additional compensation in the event of a successful discrimination case?
Is it possible for a claimant to claim compensation from an employer for indirect discrimination?
Can an employee bring a breach of contract claim in an employment tribunal?
What is the difference between wrongful dismissal and unfair dismissal?
Can an employer dismiss an employee who has less than the service required to claim unfair dismissal without following its disciplinary procedure?
Is there anything that an employer can do if it misses the deadline for submitting a response to an employment tribunal claim?
What are the possible consequences of failing to follow the Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures?
Is an employer required to deal with a grievance raised by an ex-employee?
In what circumstances can an employment tribunal order one of the parties to pay the legal costs of the other party?
What is the maximum amount of costs that a tribunal may order an employer to pay if it loses the case?
How can a successful claimant enforce a tribunal award if the employer fails to pay?