Unfair dismissal compensation

A raft of changes to the way employers can treat employees will be introduced this summer in a bill that, critics say, will make it quicker and cheaper to sack staff.

The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill has been put forward by business secretary Vince Cable as a measure to help Britain’s struggling businesses and to make Britain more “enterprise-friendly”.

The key changes include a cap on unfair dismissal compensation and the introduction of fees for starting a claim in the Employment Tribunal. In addition, once the bill is passed the consultation period with employees and/or their representative, where 100 or more redundancies are being made, will be halved from 90 to 45 days.

The proposal to cap unfair dismissal compensation awards means there will soon be a limit of 12 months’ pay or £74,200, whichever is the lower. The proposed new fees for bringing a claim will be £250 for lodging a standard claim and a further £950 if it goes to a hearing.

Rahman Lowe’s specialist unfair dismissal solicitors provide bespoke employment law advice. If you are facing a potential unfair dismissal situation, get in touch. Our employment lawyers act for both employers and employees. We therefore have invaluable insights into the tactics used by our opponents. We have the experience and expertise to advise on all types of unfair dismissal claims,  including whistleblowing dismissals and unfair dismissal compensation.

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