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There are some key developments to prepare for in 2012, which include:
 

Tribunal Awards – 1 February 2012

The limits applying to tribunal awards and other amounts payable under employment legislation will increase for effective dates on or after the 1 February 2012.

● The maximum amount of a “weeks pay” will increase from £400 to £430;

● The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal from £68,400 to £72,300. 

Rate Increases – April 2012

● Statutory maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay will increase from £128.73 to £135.45;

● Statutory Sick Pay will increase from £81.60 to £85.85;

● The qualifying period for unfair dismissal currently looks set to rise to 2 years;

● If the tribunal reforms go through, then Claimant’s will have to potentially place a deposit with the tribunal in order to start a claim;

● Parental leave may be brought in line with European requirements from 3 months to 4 months.

Pensions – October 2012

Auto-enrolment of employees into a pension scheme will commence for businesses with more than 120,000 employees, with staged introduction over the ensuing months.

For further information or advice on any Employment Law or Health & Safety problems, or any other issues that the firm can assist you with please contact Turner Parkinson's Head of Employment, Pam McColl, on 0161 833 1212 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it