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- Employment law guide
The Government has confirmed that the reduced unfair dismissal qualifying period and removal of the compensation cap apply only where the effective date of termination is on or after 1 January 2027. HR should review exit timelines, termination dates and PILON clauses.
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- Legal timetable
Updated to confirm that the removal of the unfair dismissal compensation cap applies to dismissals where the effective date of termination is on or after 1 January 2027. This gives HR extra clarity on exactly when their employer faces increased financial risks if it gets a dismissal wrong.
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- Quick reference
Updated to reflect an increase in unfair dismissal compensation limits, effective from 6 April 2026.
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- FAQs
Increased guideline amounts for injury to feelings compensation apply for claims made on or after 6 April 2026.
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- FAQs
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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- FAQs
The maximum amount for a compensatory award is increased for claims about dismissals on or after 6 April 2026.
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- Legal timetable
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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- Employment law guide
This guide summarises what steps the employment tribunal can take if an equal pay claim is successful, including an order to remedy the breach of the equality clause and the award of compensation. The guide goes on to explain what role the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) can play in ensuring that a pay system delivers equal pay free from sex bias.
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- Date:
- 20 August 2025
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- News
A shift leader who worked at JD Wetherspoon for 22 years has won his claim for unfair dismissal after he was sacked without notice for mistakenly giving 50% staff discount to a colleague.
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- Employment law guide
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