Northern Ireland limits for unfair dismissal and redundancy payments set to increase

Northern Ireland limits for unfair dismissal and redundancy payments set to increase

An increase in the limits for payments and awards to workers in employment rights cases in Northern Ireland will take effect next month.

From 6 April 2023, the limit on the compensatory award for unfair dismissal will rise from £94,063 to £105,915, while the maximum amount of “a week’s pay” for the purpose of calculating redundancy payments will rise from £594 to £669.

The increased limits relate to a range of employment rights including statutory redundancy payments; the basic and compensatory awards for unfair dismissal; the limit on guarantee payments made when employees are not provided with work; and the minimum basic award for unfair dismissal in health and safety and certain other cases.

Legislation adjusting limits relating to a range of employment rights is made annually to reflect changes in the rate of inflation as measured by the Retail Prices Index (RPI).

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