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Tribunal data, outcome statistics, and practical guides to claims, judgments, and the litigation process — plus articles on common workplace disputes. Free, plain English. Applies to England and Wales. Information only — not legal advice.
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Dismissed for gross misconduct? Find out what pay you're still owed, how benefits work after summary dismissal, and your options if the process was unfair.
7 min read · 16 Mar 2026
gross misconduct pay · sacked for gross misconduct
The basic award for unfair dismissal is calculated using your age, complete years of service, and weekly gross pay (subject to a statutory cap). This guide explains how tribunals calculate the basic award, what can reduce it, how redundancy pay affects it, and how the Employment Rights Act 2025 fits into the picture.
10 min read · 6 Feb 2026
Disciplinary & Dismissal · unfair dismissal · basic award
What could you get if you win an unfair dismissal claim? This guide explains the compensatory award in plain English — what it covers, how the cap works (£118,223 or 52 weeks' pay), and the common reasons tribunals reduce it.
15 min read · 6 Feb 2026
Disciplinary & Dismissal · compensatory award unfair dismissal · unfair dismissal compensation
