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