If you've been unlawfully discriminated against or victimised at work, you may claim injury to feelings compensation. This is a non-financial award for emotional distress—like worry, anger, humiliation—not tied to your financial losses.
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You can claim injury to feelings in discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing detriment or dismissal cases under the Equality Act 2010 It doesn't apply for general unfair dismissal.

The tribunal uses a structure called the "Vento bands" to award damages. From 6 April 2025, the bands are:

 Lower band: £1,200–£12,100 — for isolated or less serious incidents
 Middle band: £12,100–£36,400 — for sustained or repeated distress
 Upper band: £36,400–£60,700+ — for the most serious matters​

Tribunals look at factors like:
 Severity and duration of the conduct
 Emotional impact (stress, humiliation, upset)
 Claimant's vulnerability and medical issues
 How evidence (diaries, messages, witness statements) shows the harm
​ Whether the employer handled it badly or made things