ACCA LW ^Eng Syllabus C. Employment Law - Unfair Dismissal Remedies - Notes ^{5 / 6}

There are 3 remedies for Unfair Dismissal

1. Re-Instatement - being restored to your old position

2. Re-Engagement - being re-engaged in a different, but similar position

3. Compensation - See below:

There 3 elements to COMPENSATION

1. Basic Award

   This is linked to age and length of service: (20 years max)

   • Aged 18 - 21 - 1/2 week's pay (pa of service)

   • Aged 22 - 40 - 1 week's pay (pa of service)

   • Aged 41+ - 1 1/2 week's pay (pa of service)

2. Compensatory Award

   This is compensation for loss of wages 

   It may be awarded in addition to the basic award at the discretion of the tribunal

3. Additional Award

   This is up to 52 weeks' pay - and may be given sex or race discrimination cases 

   It is seen as a punishment to the Employer

The most common remedy is compensation as who wants to go back to work for an employer who has unfairly dismissed you before?