FAQs

All items: Unfair dismissal

What is the unfair dismissal basic award?

The maximum amount of a week's pay for calculating the basic unfair dismissal award is increased for dismissals on or after 6 April 2026.
What is the unfair dismissal compensatory award?

The maximum amount for a compensatory award is increased for claims about dismissals on or after 6 April 2026.
What should an employer do if employees refuse to work with a colleague?

If a group of employees is refusing to work with a colleague, the employer should investigate the reason ...
Are figures available on the amount of compensation awarded in unfair dismissal cases?

Updated to reflect the latest employment tribunal statistics.
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?
What does dismissal for "some other substantial reason" mean?
Does an employer have an obligation to offer an employee any suitable alternative employment before dismissing them by reason of sickness absence?
What is an "automatic unfair dismissal"?
Can an employee be dismissed for being a member of an extreme political party?
Can an employer dismiss an employee who has less than the service required to claim unfair dismissal without following its disciplinary procedure?

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