Schedule of Loss Letter: Free Template and What to Include
How to set out financial losses claimed in employment tribunal proceedings — what to cover and your rights.
A free fill-in template is at the end of this guide.
← All Letter Guides · Employment Tribunal · Last updated 18 August 2026 · Published by UK Work Rights Ltd
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If you need to set out financial losses claimed in employment tribunal proceedings, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong schedule of loss should include.
What this letter needs to cover
- Loss of earnings to date
- Future loss of earnings
- Loss of statutory rights
- Notice pay if applicable
- Any other quantifiable losses
What a schedule of loss actually is
A schedule of loss is a detailed breakdown of everything you're claiming financially in your tribunal case — lost wages, lost benefits, pension loss, and any additional losses like injury to feelings in discrimination cases. Tribunals expect to see this laid out clearly, and a well-prepared schedule can significantly strengthen how your claim is perceived.
What to include before you send it
- Lost earnings to date, and projected future losses if you remain out of work
- Any lost benefits — pension contributions, private healthcare, company car, or similar
- Any additional heads of claim, such as injury to feelings for discrimination cases
- Mitigation efforts — evidence you've been actively seeking alternative work, where relevant
Why mitigation matters to your claim
Tribunals expect claimants to take reasonable steps to reduce their losses — for example, by looking for alternative work after dismissal. Failing to show this can reduce the compensation awarded, even in an otherwise strong claim, so keep a record of your job search activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I update my schedule of loss as the case progresses?
Yes — schedules of loss are typically updated as losses continue to accrue or as new information becomes relevant, right up to the hearing.
Do I need evidence for every figure I claim?
Wherever possible, yes — payslips, bank statements, and pension statements make your figures far more credible than estimates alone.
Letter template
A letter to start from. Copy it, fill in the [square brackets] and change anything that does not fit your situation.
[Your Name] [Your Address] [Your Postcode] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Name of Contact] [Employer's Name] [Employer's Address] [Postcode] [Date] Dear [Name], Subject: Schedule of loss – [Your Name] v [Employer Name] – Case number: [Case Number, if known] This is my schedule of loss for my tribunal claim. It sets out the compensation I am claiming to date and for the future. 1. Basic information • Date of birth: [Date] • Employment: [Start Date] to [End Date] • Complete years of service: [number] • Gross weekly pay: £[amount] • Net weekly pay: £[amount] 2. Basic award (unfair dismissal) or statutory redundancy pay • [years] × [0.5, 1 or 1.5 for each year, depending on age] × gross weekly pay (capped) = £[total] 3. Notice pay (if not paid) • [weeks] × net weekly pay £[amount] = £[total] 4. Loss of earnings to date • From [Dismissal Date] to [Today's Date]: [weeks] × net weekly pay £[amount] = £[total] • Lost benefits, e.g. pension contributions, company car, health insurance: £[total] • Less earnings from new work or benefits received: −£[amount] 5. Future loss of earnings • From [Today's Date] to [date you expect to find equal work]: [weeks] × net weekly pay £[amount] = £[total] • Future lost benefits and pension: £[total] 6. Loss of statutory rights: £[amount] 7. Other losses • [Discrimination claims: injury to feelings: £[amount]] • [Other costs, e.g. job-hunting travel: £[amount]] Total claimed: £[Grand Total] Mitigation: I have tried to reduce my loss by [e.g. applying for [number] jobs since [date]; evidence enclosed]. I may update this schedule if my circumstances change before the hearing. Yours sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Printed Name]
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