Key HR Facts & Figures
An essential HR reference guide for UK employers. These statutory rates and limits are updated annually.
National Minimum Wage
Age 21 and over
£12.21 /hr
Age 18 to 20
£10.00 /hr
Under 18s
£7.55 /hr
Apprentices
£7.55 /hr
Statutory Pay & Leave
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
£118.75 /wk
Maternity/Adoption (1st 6wks)
90% Avg Pay
Maternity/Adoption (Next 33wks)
£187.18 /wk
Paternity Pay (2 Weeks)
£187.18 /wk
Bereavement Pay
£187.18 /wk
Tribunal Compensation Limits
Unfair Dismissal Cap
£118,223
Statutory Redundancy Cap
£21,570
Weekly Pay Cap (Redundancy)
£719 /wk
Redundancy Calculator
Max Weekly Pay
£643 /wk
Age 41+
1.5 Weeks Pay /yr
Age 22 – 40
1 Week Pay /yr
Age 21 & Under
0.5 Weeks Pay /yr
Max Years Taken into Account
Last 20 Years
Prevention is Better Than Cure
Whilst the increases are minimal, the consequences of “getting it wrong” when dealing with dismissals or redundancy can be significant. Tribunal fees are abolished and risks are higher than ever.
Recommended Further Information
Employers in Finchley, London, and the Home Counties must stay updated on these employment facts to avoid costly tribunal claims.