A note on unfair dismissal compensation, including general principles for assessing basic and compensatory awards, heads of loss, mitigation, Polkey deductions, contributory fault, the impact of the Acas Code of Practice, taxation issues and interest. The note also explains the other remedies for unfair dismissal, including when an employee can claim interim relief, reinstatement or re-engagement, and when those remedies are likely to be granted.

Where there is also a claim for discrimination, see Practice note, Discrimination in employment: compensation and other remedies.