Unfair Dismissal Compensation Calculation

Summary

Unfair dismissal claims can include a basic award and a compensatory award. The basic award is calculated based on age, length of service, and weekly pay. The compensatory award covers financial losses like lost wages and benefits. If dismissed for health and safety concerns, it may be automatically unfair, even with less than two years of service. Compensation can also consider missed pay raises and part-time earnings. Delays in court proceedings may affect financial strain and interest accumulation on compensation. For personalized advice, consult a local employment attorney.

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Certainly! A hostile witness is a witness in a legal proceeding who shows antagonism or opposition to the party that called them to testify. This type of witness may be reluctant or uncooperative in providing testimony that supports the calling party's case. The court may grant permission to the calling party to treat the witness as hostile, allowing them to ask leading questions.
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The cost of an expert witness can vary widely depending on their field of expertise, experience, and the complexity of the case. Generally, fees can range from £* to £* per hour, but some highly specialized experts may charge even more.
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i was dismissed for refusing to do a task for health and safety concerns. confined spaces were involved and the emergency plan is to call *.
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It seems that you may have a strong case for unfair dismissal due to health and safety concerns.
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Sure, I can provide some general information on settlement agreements.
- A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee.
- It usually includes terms such as the amount of compensation, confidentiality clauses, and termination conditions.
- Both parties must agree to the terms and sign the document.
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i was dismissed as is says on my disciplinary hearing outcome letter " You refused to carry out the task to enter confined spaces (ballistic separator) due to your health and safety concerns. This clearly breaches my rights under Section * of the Employment Rights Act. As the emergency plan is to call * more should be in place having a stand-by man and a first aid does not cover this as these are not trained in confined rescue as stats in confined space regulation, as well as a gas reading, must be taken before entry into the confined space even if it is an open vessel, this is also within the confined space regulation. failing to meet these requirements, you are putting employees at risk if anything were to happen. relying on * is not sufficient, if the fire service were to come out and rescue someone they would have to report this to HSE as this is a breach of health and safety.
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What are the different types of witnesses?
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There are several types of witnesses in legal proceedings:
- Eyewitness: Observes the event first-hand.
- Expert Witness: Provides specialized knowledge or opinions.
- Character Witness: Testifies about the character of someone involved.
- Lay Witness: Offers testimony based on their personal knowledge and perceptions.
- Hostile Witness: Shows antagonism toward the party that called them.
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