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Age discrimination claims carry highest average tribunal award, CharlieHR reveals

Age discrimination cases had a mean award of £102,891, a median award of £86,349 and a maximum award of £261,949.

Age discrimination claims carry highest average tribunal award, CharlieHR reveals
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Age discrimination claims carried the highest average employment tribunal award, according to analysis from CharlieHR.

Age discrimination cases had a mean award of £102,891, a median award of £86,349 and a maximum award of £261,949.

Sex discrimination cases had a mean award of £53,403, but recorded the highest maximum payout at £995,128.

Disability discrimination followed with a mean award of £44,483 and a maximum award of £964,465.

The maximum sex discrimination award was more than 18 times the average payout.

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Race discrimination claims had a mean award of £29,532, while sexual orientation discrimination cases averaged £27,070.

Religion or belief discrimination had the lowest mean discrimination award at £10,750.

Unfair dismissal cases averaged £13,749, with a median award of £6,746 and a maximum of £179,124. 

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Ben Gateley, chief executive and co-founder of CharlieHR, said: “With the employment tribunal claim window doubling, businesses will have to be prepared for potential disputes to remain live for much longer. 

“The latest data shows just how costly some claims can become, making it more important than ever for employers to have clear processes and accurate records in place.

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“The businesses that come through these changes strongest won’t just be the ones that stay compliant.”

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Gateley added: “They’ll be the ones that use this as an opportunity to build better HR habits, give managers more confidence, and address problems before they escalate into formal disputes.”