Can an employment tribunal award exceed the upper Vento band?

Yes, in exceptional cases involving severe and prolonged discriminatory conduct causing catastrophic psychological trauma, tribunals may award amounts exceeding the £58,700 upper threshold.

Are injury to feelings awards taxable under UK income tax?

Awards made purely for injury to feelings during ongoing employment are free of income tax. However, awards connected directly to the termination of employment fall under the statutory £30,000 tax-free severance limit.

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UK Employment Tribunal Injury to Feelings & Vento Bands Calculator

Calculate statutory Employment Tribunal compensation ranges for Injury to Feelings under updated Presidential Vento Bands (Lower: £1,200 - £11,700, Middle: £11,700 - £35,200, Upper: £35,200 - £58,700).

Employment Tribunal Claims Vento Bands Compensation Injury to Feelings Awards Workplace Discrimination & Equality

Calculated Result

Estimated Total Award Midpoint (Feelings + Wage Loss)

£38,450

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Calculated Result

Estimated Total Award Midpoint (Feelings + Wage Loss)

£38,450

Injury to Feelings Band Midpoint

£23,450

Band Minimum Range

£11,700

Band Maximum Range

£35,200

Calculation Methodology

Evaluates claim severity and estimates mid-point and full band compensation boundaries.

Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer

Injury to feelings awards in discrimination and whistleblowing detriment claims are assessed under the Vento principles updated annually by Presidential Guidance for England & Wales and Scotland.

This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lower Band: £1,200 to £11,700 (isolated or one-off occurrences); Middle Band: £11,700 to £35,200 (serious cases); Upper Band: £35,200 to £58,700 (most serious prolonged campaigns of discrimination).

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