Tribunal awards will increase from 1 February 2012

From 1 February 2012, tribunal awards will be increased by the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2011.

The main increases are:

• The maximum amount of a week’s pay will increase from £400 to £430.
• The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal will increase from £68,400 to £72,300.

• The daily limit on a guarantee payment will increase from £22.20 to £23.50.