What is the additional award given when an employer fails to comply with an order for reinstatement or re-engagement?

The additional award is specifically designed to address situations where an employer does not adhere to a reinstatement or re-engagement order. When a tribunal or court issues such an order, it signifies that the employee has been unjustly terminated or treated unfairly, and the employer is mandated to reinstate the employee to their previous position or offer them an equivalent position.

If the employer fails to follow through with this order, the additional award serves as a form of compensation for the employee’s loss and inconvenience due to the employer's non-compliance. This award is meant to encourage compliance with reinstatement orders and ensure that employees are not left without recourse in the event of an employer's failure to act.

Other types of awards, such as the basic award or compensatory award, relate to different aspects of employment law, such as long-term financial compensation for lost earnings or benefits, rather than specifically addressing the non-compliance with reinstatement orders. Retirement benefits are unrelated to the issue of compliance with reinstatement and do not pertain to employees being reinstated or re-engaged.