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16 December 2010
Issue: 7446 / Categories: Legal News
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Unfair dismissal rates up in new year

The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal will rise from £65,300 to £68,400 on 1 February, 2011, under the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2010 (SI 2010/2926).

The maximum award for a week’s pay will increase from £380 to £400. The minimum award for unfair dismissal will rise from £4,700 to £5,000. The minimum award for exclusion or expulsion from trade union activities will rise from £7,200 to £7,600.
 

Issue: 7446 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions

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