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United Kingdom: Increase in Vento bands for discrimination injury to feelings awards

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The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals (England & Wales and Scotland) have issued Presidential Guidance updating the Vento bands for damages for injury to feelings in discrimination claims.

The new figures will apply for claims issued on or after 6 April 2022.

  • The lower band (for less serious cases): GBP 990 to GBP 9,900.
  • Middle band (for those cases which do not merit a higher award): GBP 9,900 to GBP 29,600.
  • The upper band (the most serious cases): GBP 29,600 to GBP 49,300.
  • An award of over GBP 49,300 may still be awarded in the most exceptional cases.
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Monica Kurnatowska is a partner in the Firm's London office. She focuses on employment law and has been recognised by Chambers UK as a leading lawyer in her field. Monica is a regular speaker at internal and external seminars and workshops, and has written for a number of external publications on bonus issues, atypical workers, TUPE and outsourcing.

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Lily Collyer has worked extensively in the Financial Services sector, advising clients in that sector on all aspects of employment law including litigation, global projects, and general counsel advice. Lily joined Baker & McKenzie LLP as a trainee solicitor in 2003, qualifying in the Employment Group in 2005. Lily has spent time working in Baker McKenzie's offices in Sydney and Hong Kong.

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Mandy Li is a Knowledge Lawyer in Baker McKenzie London office.

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