Financial penalties
Employment tribunals have the power to impose a financial penalty against employers that are found to have breached a worker's employment rights where there are “aggravating features” to the breach. The amount of the penalty will normally be 50% of the award, up to a maximum of £5,000.
Why so few financial penalties for aggravated breaches of employment law?
Only three penalties have been imposed against employers for breaching their legal obligations “with aggravating features” since they were brought...
Early conciliation and tribunal fees – the changing landscape for employment disputes
From 6 May 2014, those seeking to bring an employment tribunal claim must first contact Acas so that an attempt at early conciliation can be made...
What do financial penalties at tribunals mean for employers?
Employment tribunals can impose financial penalties on losing employers. Mayer Brown’s Chris Fisher and Katherine Fox look at what the...
April 2014 employment law changes – a six-point checklist
Every spring, along with warmer weather and lighter evenings, comes the latest instalment of legislative change for employers and 2014...
Employment law changes 2014: 10 things employers need to know
Employers should start preparing for employment law changes coming into force in 2014, as the year kicks off with amendments to TUPE Regulations in January...
