Race Discrimination Compensation Calculator
Compensation Estimate
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Vento Bands 2025/26 (Updated April 2025)
| Band | Range | Typical Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Lower | £1,100–£11,200 | One-off incident, less serious |
| Middle | £11,200–£33,700 | Sustained discrimination over months |
| Upper | £33,700–£56,200 | Campaign of harassment, serious impact |
| Exceptional | £56,200+ | Most extreme cases only |
Vento bands are updated annually. These figures apply from 6 April 2025. Injury to feelings awards are tax-free.
Key Facts
No Cap
Unlimited
Tribunal Fee
Free
Time Limit
3 Months
ACAS First
Required
Vento Tax
Tax-Free
Interest Rate
~8%
How to Use This Calculator
1
Select Vento band
Choose based on the seriousness and duration of the discrimination.
2
Enter your annual salary
Used to calculate past and future lost earnings.
3
Enter months of lost earnings
Months you were out of work or on reduced pay due to the discrimination.
4
Enter future loss estimate
Estimated months of future earnings loss if you cannot return to equivalent work.
5
Review your estimate
See Vento award, lost earnings, pension loss and interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is race discrimination?
Race discrimination includes less favourable treatment because of your race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins. It covers direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation under the Equality Act 2010.
What evidence is needed for race discrimination?
Evidence includes: discriminatory comments (emails, messages, witness accounts), comparison with how colleagues of different races are treated, statistical data showing patterns, and any grievance responses. Keep a contemporaneous diary of incidents.
Are race discrimination awards typically higher?
Tribunals recognise that race discrimination can cause particularly severe distress. Upper Vento band and exceptional awards are more common in race discrimination cases involving sustained campaigns of harassment or racist abuse.
Can I claim for indirect race discrimination?
Yes. Indirect discrimination occurs when a workplace policy or practice puts people of a particular race at a disadvantage. For example, a dress code that disproportionately affects certain ethnic groups without objective justification.
What is the role of the EHRC?
The Equality and Human Rights Commission can investigate employers, issue enforcement notices, and intervene in tribunal cases. They also publish guidance that tribunals consider. You can contact them for advice.
Can I claim after leaving my job?
Yes. The 3-month time limit runs from the last discriminatory act, which could be your dismissal date or the last in a series of connected acts. Post-employment discrimination is also covered by the Equality Act.
Official Sources & References
Data verified against official UK government sources. Last checked April 2026.