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Unfair Dismissal: Compensation & Remedies Episode 5

Unfair Dismissal

The fifth instalment of a 6 part mini series focusing on Unfair Dismissal

Episode 5: What is the compensation that an employee can be awarded if successful with a claim for unfair dismissal?

In this weeks’ episode of the podcast I will tell you what the compensation could be for an employee who is successful in a claim for unfair dismissal and the other lesser used remedies. This is the fifth of 6 episodes that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with dismissals and what constitutes a fair dismissal.

In this episode I will cover:

  • What the remedies are for unfair dismissal.
  • What the difference is between an order for reinstatement and an order for re-engagement.
  • How compensation for unfair dismissal is calculated.
  • What the ‘Basic Award’s is.
  • What the ‘Compensatory Award’ includes.
  • What the Statutory Cap means.
  • How causation effects compensation for unfair dismissal.
  • What a Polkey deduction is.
  • How the employees contributory fault can reduce compensation.
  • What will happen if an employee has been claiming state benefits.
  • Why an employee must try to mitigate their loss.
  • Why employers should consider all of these issues in their defence and in producing evidence.

Action Points

If you receive a claim against you in the Employment Tribunal you should get advice to help to mitigate your losses.

Helpful Links

Employment Rights Act 1996 

ACAS Code of Practice


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The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.

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