Equal Opportunities Review No 237 (Michael Rubenstein Publishing) contains an analysis of compensation awards made by tribunals in 2012. In 2012, a total of £5¼ million in compensation was awarded. The average (A), median (M) and highest (H) awards, made under each jurisdiction, were as follows:
• Age discrimination: A = £6,254, M = £4,750, H= £98,530
• Disability discrimination: A = £7,359, M = £5,000, H = £235,825
• Race discrimination: A = £5,737, M = £4,500, H = £61,459
• Religion or belief discrimination: A = £3,571, M = £1,150, H = £18,600
• Sex discrimination: A = £6,125, M = £5,000, H = £81,400
• Sexual orientation discrimination: A = £7,733, M = £6,000, H = £36,433
This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
