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Data-backed guides to employment tribunal outcomes.

Research built from published judgments: success rates, compensation, costs, appeals, procedure, and employer patterns.

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When ACAS uplift increases compensation

How tribunals use the ACAS Code when deciding whether compensation should increase.

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25%

maximum ACAS uplift

Corpus stats are based on documented outcomes only and should be treated as illustrative.

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Compensation · 17 May 2026 · 5 min read

How Polkey deductions reduce compensation

Why a tribunal can reduce compensation even after finding an unfair dismissal.

100%

possible Polkey reduction

Compensation · 22 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

How rare high-value awards are

How often visible awards reach higher bands and what the largest awards look like.

2.4%

awards above £50k

Compensation · 19 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

When claimants are ordered to pay costs

When costs become an issue and what the published orders can look like.

£20k

largest visible costs order

Common questions

How often do claimants win?Which claim types succeed more often?How much compensation do tribunals award?How long does a tribunal case take?How can compensation be reduced?When can compensation be increased?