Section 118 — General.

Extent: E+W+S

This version in force from 2004-11-01

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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(1) . . .Where a tribunal makes an award of compensation for unfair dismissal under section 112(4) or 117(3)(a) the award shall consist of—

(a) a basic award (calculated in accordance with sections 119 to 122 and 126), and

(b) a compensatory award (calculated in accordance with sections 123, 124, [F1 124A and 126]).

Amendment notes

F1 Words in s. 118(1)(b) substituted (1.10.2004) by Employment Act 2002 (c. 22), ss. 53, 55(2), Sch. 7 para. 38; S.I. 2004/2185, art. 2