In brief
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.