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15 February 2008
Issue: 7308 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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EMPLOYMENT LAW

Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2007 (SI 2007/3570)

Compensation for various tribunal awards increased from 1 February 2008 in respect of claims arising after that date: the maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal increased from £60,600 to £63,000; the maximum limit on a week’s pay (for calculation of the basic award and statutory redundancy payments) increased from £310 to £330.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Flint Bishop—Charlotte Harris

Flint Bishop—Charlotte Harris

Sheffield expansion continues with appointment of commercial property partner

Browne Jacobson—Paul Duggan

Browne Jacobson—Paul Duggan

Browne Jacobson strengthens banking and finance practice with latest partner appointment Paul Duggan

Ward Hadaway—Chris Piggott

Ward Hadaway—Chris Piggott

Employment partner joins Ward Hadaway

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