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past loss of earnings compensates for compensation lost from the adverse employment action through the date of judgment or reinstatement. The economist reconstructs total compensation the claimant would have received—including salary, bonuses, overtime, commissions, and benefits—and credits interim earnings from mitigation.

future loss of earnings addresses future economic loss when reinstatement is not ordered or is impractical. The economist projects compensation and benefits over a defined future loss of earnings period, often ending at comparable replacement employment or normal retirement, and may discount to present value in High Court.

Mitigation is central to both measures. The economist analyzes whether the claimant made reasonable efforts to find comparable work and credits documented interim earnings. Failure to mitigate does not automatically zero damages—it reduces loss by what reasonably could have been earned.

Stock options, deferred compensation, and partnership distributions require careful treatment from tax returns and employer records. Promotions the claimant would have received but for discrimination may be projected with evidence of employer promotion patterns.

Employment Tribunal and court standards for future loss of earnings duration differ. Economists provide scenario analyses (e.g., two-year vs. five-year future loss of earnings) to support settlement and trial strategy. Network experts serve both claimant and defendant in employment matters across the UK.