This applies to discrimination claims brought under the Equality Act 2010.
Such compensation is awarded by reference to three bands, often referred to as the 'Vento' bands after the case in which the guidance was first set out - Vento v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire.
For claims presented on or after 6 April 2018, the following bands will apply:
Only in the most exceptional cases should an award for injury to feelings exceed the top end of the upper band.
The employment tribunal has a discretion as to which band applies and where in the band the appropriate award should fall.
Whilst it is important to remember that presidential guidance is not binding, the tribunal must have regard to it and it would be highly unusual for such guidance to be disregarded.