Discrimination in employment: compensation and other remedies

by Practical Law Employment and Gowling WLG

Maintained | England, Scotland, Wales

This note examines how to assess compensation for discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. It looks at general principles of compensation, heads of damage (both financial and non-financial), how injury to feelings compensation is assessed, the Vento guidelines, tax issues and interest. It also covers employment tribunals' powers under the Act to make declarations and recommendations.

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