Annual Tribunal Limit Increase – April 2024
Author: Swyn Llyr
Key Contact: Claire Knowles
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2024 has been published in draft form and, whilst the anticipated changes are subject to parliamentary approval, the Order proposes the regular annual increase in Employment Tribunal limits.
Despite the increase in the maximum amount that can be awarded to successful Claimants, it is critical to bear in mind that each case will turn on its own facts and the amount awarded will be subject to individual circumstances.
These increased rates will be applicable to any dismissal, and tribunal claim, taking effect from 6 April 2024.
| Statutory provision | Old limit | New limit (as of 6 April 2024) |
| Compensatory award: The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal claims. | £105,707 | £115,115 |
| Week’s pay: The maximum amount of a ‘week’s pay’ used to calculate statutory redundancy pay, and the basic award for unfair dismissal claims. | £643 | £700 |
| Compensatory award for other forms of unfair dismissal: The minimum amount of basic award of compensation where dismissal is unfair by virtue of section 100(1)(a) or (b), 101A(d) or 103 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. | £7,836 | £8,533 |
| Guarantee payment: Limit on amount of guarantee payment payable to an employee in respect of any day. | £35 | £38 |
