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Jersey Proposes Major Boost in Employee Compensation Limits

1/10/2025

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Jersey's Social Security Minister, Lyndsay Feltham, proposed amendments to boost compensation limits in employment and discrimination laws.
Discrimination claim awards would increase from £10,000 to £50,000, and hurt and distress awards from £5,000 to £30,000.
Employers must provide written dismissal reasons within seven days to avoid penalties.
These changes aim to strengthen employee protection and streamline tribunal processes.
The States Assembly will debate the amendments on January 21.

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Jersey's Social Security Minister, Lyndsay Feltham, proposed amendments to boost compensation limits in employment and discrimination laws.
Discrimination claim awards would increase from £10,000 to £50,000, and hurt and distress awards from £5,000 to £30,000.
Employers must provide written dismissal reasons within seven days to avoid penalties.
These changes aim to strengthen employee protection and streamline tribunal processes.
The States Assembly will debate the amendments on January 21.