Unfair Dismissal: Compensation & Remedies Episode 5

The Employment Law & HR Podcast

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 227 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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