The annual update to the ‘Vento guidelines’ has been published.
‘Vento Bands’ are Employment Tribunal guidelines used to calculate compensation for ‘Injury to Feelings’ in successful claims for discrimination and whistleblowing. Established from the case Vento v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire (2002), three bands (lower, middle, upper) ensure consistent payouts based on the severity and duration of distress, updated annually for inflation.
In respect of claims presented to the Employment Tribunal on or after 6 April 2026, the ‘Vento Bands’ are as follows:
- A lower band of £1,300 to £12,600 (less serious cases);
- A middle band of £12,600 to £37,700 (cases that do not merit an award in the upper band); and
- An upper band of £37,700 to £62,900 (the most serious cases) with the most exceptional cases capable of exceeding £62,900.
If you have any queries, please do contact our Employment Team who can provide specialist advice.