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Important Employment Law Changes from 1 Feb

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Employment Law Services

Employment Law Services

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From 1 february 2009, the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2008 (SI 2008/3055) brings in new compensation limits for tribunal claims. The main changes are:

  • A week's pay will increase to £350.
  • A maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissals will increase to £66,200.

The new limits apply where the 'appropriate date' falls on or after 1 February 2009.

The Order and explanatory memorandum are available on the Office of Public Sector Information website.

* Go to OPSI website
 

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