Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order amends the Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1976.

Article 3 amends section 26 so as to remove the limit of £35,000 on amounts awarded by the Fair Employment Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) under that section.

Article 4 gives powers to the Department to make an order enabling the Tribunal to include interest on amounts awarded by it under section 26.