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 and psychiatric injury in discrimination claims.
Key takeaways
The new figures will apply for claims issued on or after 6 April 2024.
- The lower band (for less serious cases): GBP 1,200 to GBP 11,700.
- Middle band (for those cases that do not merit a higher award): GBP 11,700 to GBP 35,200.
- The upper band (the most serious cases): GBP 35,200 to GBP 58,700.
- An award of over GBP 58,700 may still be awarded in the most exceptional cases.
For further information on how this affects your business, please get in touch with your usual Baker McKenzie contact.