Last updated: April 2026
This is an estimate only
Employment tribunal awards vary significantly based on the facts. This calculator is not legal advice. Speak to ACAS, a union representative, or an employment solicitor before making decisions.
Total estimate
£37,500
| Basic award | £6,300 |
|---|---|
| Immediate loss | £15,588 |
| Future loss | £15,588 |
| Loss of statutory rights | £500 |
| Loss of pension | £0 |
| Gross compensatory award | £31,676 |
| Less contributory fault (0%) | -£0 |
| Less Polkey reduction (0%) | -£0 |
| Net compensatory award | £31,676 |
| Compensatory cap | £31,200 |
| Capped compensatory award | £31,200 |
Employment tribunal time limit
You must usually submit your claim within 3 months less 1 day of your dismissal date. Based on the date entered, your approximate deadline is 31 March 2026. ACAS early conciliation is required first and can affect the deadline.
Before you can go to tribunal, you must contact ACAS for early conciliation. This is free and often resolves claims without a hearing. ACAS: 0300 123 1100.
Start ACAS early conciliation ->Unfair dismissal occurs when an employer dismisses an employee without a fair reason or without following a fair process. Potentially fair reasons include conduct, capability, redundancy, statutory restriction, or some other substantial reason.
Compensation has a basic award, calculated like redundancy pay, and a compensatory award for actual financial loss. The compensatory award is capped at the lower of the statutory limit or 52 weeks gross pay.
A Polkey reduction can apply where the employer used a flawed process but a fair process may still have led to dismissal. The tribunal can reduce compensation to reflect that chance.
This calculator is designed to help you understand the likely number before you make a decision or start an application.
Your result should be checked against official UK guidance, especially if your circumstances include dependants, exemptions, prior leave, or a complex immigration history.
Treat the figure as a planning tool rather than legal advice. Where the answer affects an application deadline or major payment, speak to an authorised adviser.
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