Discrimination compensation totalled Â£8m in 2009

June 9, 2010

Discrimination compensation
totalled £8m in 2009

The Equal
Opportunities Review has published the results of its annual survey of
compensation awarded in discrimination cases. The total amount of
compensation increased substantially in 2009, standing at just over £8
million, with interest.

Issue 201
of the Equal Opportunities Review contains the results of the annual survey
of compensation awards in discrimination cases The survey is based on
research of all cases filed by the Employment Tribunal Service in Bury St
Edmunds. It covers awards made in England
and Wales,
where the judgment was promulgated in 2009.

The total
amount awarded in compensation in discrimination increased substantially in
2009, standing at just over £8 million, with interest. The breakdown of
awards is as follows:

Case Type

Highest

Average

Median

Age

Disability

Race

Religion or belief

Sex

Sexual orientation

£194,182

£797,736

£373,436

£7,560

£442,466

£30,394

£24,460

£35,746

£15,780

£5,077

£13,277

£9,972

£10,000

£10,644

£3,000

£5,077

£7,735

£5,500

June 2010

This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.

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