Employment Law A-Z -V is for... Vento Bands

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Vento bands are the levels through which Employment Tribunals decide the award to be delivered in respect of injury to feelings.

A lower band indicates less serious cases, a middle band for cases which do not merit an award in the upper band, upper band for the most serious cases and in exceptional cases, an award in excess of £58,700 can be awarded.

Band	Current rate (published 25 March 2024)
Lower	£1,200 to £11,700
Middle	£11,700 to £35,200
Upper	£35,200 to £58,700
Exceptional Cases	£58,700 +

The above figures are applicable to cases presented on or after 6 April 2024 and are reviewed annually. Employers should therefore be mindful of potential changes to these figures.