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There are three levels of bands for compensation for injury to feeling as a result of discrimination (known as ‘Vento’ bands, after the 2002 case by that name).
The ‘Vento’ award bands for claims presented on or after 6 April 2025 are:
In deciding which Vento band an injury to feelings award may fall into, the key consideration is the effect that the discriminatory act(s) has had on an individual.
A Tribunal will have regard to various factors including, but not limited to, the sensitivity of the employee to the employer’s conduct, stress, medical conditions, and the impact of the discrimination on the employee’s career.
From 6 April 2025, the rate of statutory sick pay increased (from £116.75) to £118.75 per week.
From 6 April 2025, the weekly rate of the above payments increased (from £184.03) to £187.18 per week.
Lower earnings limit
The amount of the weekly lower earnings limit that applies to National Insurance contributions (below which employees are not entitled to SMP, SPP, SAP, SSPP and SSP) will increase (from £123) to £125 per week.
From 6 April 2025 the usual annual increase to compensation limits for Tribunal awards (and other statutory payments) applies:
Statutory week’s pay: Increases from £700 to £719. (Used to calculate statutory redundancy payments and the basic award for unfair dismissal).
Compensatory award: The maximum award for unfair dismissal increases from £115,115 to £118,223.
Basic award: The minimum basic award for certain automatically unfair dismissals increases from £8,533 to £8,763.
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