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Updated to reflect an increase in unfair dismissal compensation limits, effective from 6 April 2026.
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The new body marks a significant shift in the enforcement of many employment rights, including the national minimum wage, statutory sick pay and holiday pay. On launch day on 7 April 2026, the Government published a policy paper setting out the agency's strategy in its first 12 months: our recently published guide now includes details of the strategy and provides HR professionals with a primer on the agency's remit.
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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.
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The maximum amount for a compensatory award is increased for claims about dismissals on or after 6 April 2026.
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Increased guideline amounts for injury to feelings compensation apply for claims made on or after 6 April 2026.
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The maximum amount for an unfair dismissal compensatory award is increased for claims about dismissals on or after 6 April 2026.
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This guide explains the burden of proof when discrimination claims brought under the Equality Act 2010 come before an employment tribunal.
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This guide explains the time limits for discrimination claims to be presented to an employment tribunal and when an employment tribunal can exercise its discretion to extend the time limit.
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Limits applying to various tribunal awards and other amounts payable under employment legislation increase on 6 April 2026, including the maximum amount of a week's pay for redundancy payments. HR teams should review the potential cost exposure of redundancies and disputes.
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Updated to reflect the removal of the 12-week period for automatic protection from unfair dismissal for taking part in industrial action. Under Employment Rights Act 2025 provisions in force from 18 February 2026, relevant dismissals will be automatically unfair no matter how long a strike lasts.