UK set to remove overall cap on compensation for unfair dismissal

UK Government to Abolish Maximum Compensation Limit for Unfair Dismissal

The UK government has announced its intention to eliminate the existing cap on compensation awarded for unfair dismissal cases, which currently stands at £118,000.

Key Details

• The current maximum compensation for unfair dismissal is £118,000.
• The government plans to remove this overall compensation ceiling.
• This change aims to provide greater financial redress for employees who have been unfairly dismissed.