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Updated to reflect an increase in unfair dismissal compensation limits, effective from 6 April 2026.
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The maximum weekly amount used to calculate payments in employer insolvency cases has increased, effective from 6 April 2026.
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The cap on the amount of a week's pay for statutory redundancy pay calculation purposes increased on 6 April 2026. Employers that use this figure in their enhanced redundancy pay calculation should ensure that their systems reflect the increase.
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The maximum amount of a week's pay for statutory redundancy pay increased with effect from 6 April 2026. HR professionals with staff in Northern Ireland should ensure that calculations are made on this basis - the amount is different to that applied in Great Britain.
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The maximum amount of a week's pay to calculate various payments and awards, including statutory redundancy pay, increased with effect from 6 April 2026. HR professionals with staff in Northern Ireland should ensure that calculations are made on this basis - the amount is different to that applied in Great Britain.
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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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The statutory limit for calculating redundancy entitlements has increased with effect from 6 April 2026. HR departments must ensure that all redundancy payment calculations, associated documents and internal policies are updated to comply with the new rate.
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The statutory maximum amounts that employees can receive for unpaid wages and other debts if their employer becomes insolvent have increased, effective from 6 April 2026.
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The statutory limit for calculating redundancy payments has increased with effect from 6 April 2026. HR teams should review and update all enhanced redundancy calculations and documents to reflect the new rate.