Explanatory note

This Order, which comes into force on 1st April 1989, increases from ±¤÷2,400 to ±¤÷2,520 the minimum basic award (before appropriate reductions) and increases the limits of £11,950, ±¤÷23,850 and ±¤÷17,900 to ±¤÷12,550, ±¤÷25,040 and ±¤÷18,795 respectively, applicable to calculation of the special award. These limits and the minimum basic award are relevant to dismissals which are to be regarded as unfair by virtue of section 58 or 59(a) of the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978. The increase in the minimum basic award also affects the minimum amount of compensation that shall be awarded by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in respect of a complaint under section 4 of the Employment Act 1988 (unjustifiable discipline by a trade Union).