ACAS Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential ACAS settlement or Employment Tribunal award. Free, confidential tool for unfair dismissal, discrimination, and notice pay claims in the UK.
Calculate Your Potential Award
Enter your employment details below to generate an estimated baseline for ACAS conciliation or Employment Tribunal proceedings. This includes statutory basic awards, compensatory awards, and notice pay.
Claim Details
Provide your employment specifics for an accurate estimate
Settlement Estimate
Potential ACAS / Tribunal baseline
Common Claim Benchmarks
Typical settlement ranges for common employment disputes in the UK, based on recent Employment Tribunal data and ACAS conciliation outcomes.
| Claim Type | Statutory Cap | Typical Settlement Range | Key Factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Unfair Dismissal | ~£115,115 or 1 yr pay | £3,000 – £15,000 | Length of service, procedural flaws |
| Discrimination | Uncapped | £10,000 – £50,000+ | Injury to feelings, lost earnings, medical impact |
| Constructive Dismissal | ~£115,115 or 1 yr pay | £5,000 – £20,000 | Breach of contract, forced resignation |
| Unpaid Wages / Notice | No cap (contractual) | Exact amount owed | Contract terms, payslips, holiday accrual |
ACAS & Settlement FAQ
Everything you need to know about estimating and negotiating an ACAS settlement in the UK.
An ACAS settlement is typically calculated by estimating the potential Employment Tribunal award. This includes a Basic Award (based on age, length of service, and weekly pay), a Compensatory Award (for actual financial loss like lost earnings), and any outstanding notice pay or unpaid wages. ACAS conciliators use these figures as a baseline for negotiation.
Yes. For ordinary unfair dismissal, the Compensatory Award is capped at the lower of 52 weeks’ gross pay or a statutory maximum limit (which is adjusted annually, approximately £115,115 as of recent years). However, there is no statutory cap on compensation for discrimination claims.
The standard ACAS Early Conciliation period lasts up to one month. This can be extended by up to 14 additional days if both parties agree and there is a reasonable prospect of settlement. If conciliation fails, ACAS issues a certificate allowing you to proceed to an Employment Tribunal.
It depends on the nature of the payment. Compensation for loss of employment (like a Compensatory Award) is typically tax-free up to £30,000. However, payments representing unpaid wages, notice pay, or contractual bonuses are subject to normal Income Tax and National Insurance deductions.