Workplace Discrimination

Bank employee v Lloyds Bank Plc

A bank employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed as out of time, even though the tribunal accepted her severe mental health made it not reasonably practicable to claim within the first three months.

Agency worker supplied to NHS Trust v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

An agency worker who withdrew her employment tribunal claims and then tried to revoke the withdrawal has had her case dismissed. The tribunal ruled the withdrawal was valid and could not be undone.

Qualified social worker (over 20 years' experience) v Devon County Council

An experienced social worker's race discrimination and constructive dismissal claims against Devon County Council were dismissed because she presented her claim too late, and the tribunal refused to extend time.

Former employee v Landmark Space Ltd

A former employee who withdrew her unfair dismissal claim against Landmark Space Ltd could not revive it, even after applying for reconsideration. The tribunal confirmed it has no power to set aside a withdrawal.

Former employee v Prestige Dental Services Limited

A tribunal has set aside its own earlier judgments after admitting it should have telephoned the respondent before proceeding in their absence. The case will now be reheard.

Café worker (6 months' service) v Samantha Dalton

A café worker with only six months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after asking for a written contract. The tribunal awarded over £2,000 including injury to feelings for age discrimination.

Community Development Manager (2 years' service) v Spelthorne Borough Council

A Community Development Manager who claimed she was dismissed for whistleblowing lost her case. The tribunal found the council's decision was due to an irretrievable breakdown in working relationships, not her protected disclosures.

Taxi driver (private hire vehicle) v Mr R Tidman

A private hire taxi driver was found to be an employee of the vehicle owner and a worker of the dispatch company. He was awarded £5,181.48 for unlawful deduction of wages, but his age discrimination claim was dismissed.

Bar supervisor on zero-hours contract (2 years' service) v Independent gastropub

A hospitality worker on a zero-hours contract had her shifts cut from 35 a week to zero within a fortnight of telling her manager she was pregnant. The tribunal awarded over £22,000.

Payments consultant (via limited company) v Paymentsense Limited

A tribunal has granted a payments consultant permission to amend his claim to include wrongful dismissal and National Minimum Wage complaints, but refused to add automatic unfair dismissal. The case highlights the hurdles of bringing claims when working through a limited company.

Chartered accountant (former employee) v Bennbridge Services LLP

A former chartered accountant who made multiple applications to amend her whistleblowing and sex discrimination claims avoided a costs order, even though most amendments were refused. The tribunal said her conduct was not unreasonable or vexatious.

Handyman (former employee) v HMS Maintenance Solutions Limited

A handyman with ADHD resigned claiming constructive dismissal after alleged bullying and failure to make adjustments. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of trust and confidence, and the claim failed.

Special educational needs and disability learning support assistant (10 months' service) v The Governing Body of Horndean Junior School

A tribunal dismissed all claims of race and religion discrimination brought by a learning support assistant against Horndean Junior School, finding her evidence unreliable and the school's grievance process thorough.

Delivery driver (2.5 years' service) v NHK Enfield Ltd

A delivery driver was unfairly dismissed after his manager told him 'I don't need you any more' and used abusive language. The Watford tribunal awarded £4,656 in compensation.

Former employee (5 years' service) v Fairview Grocers Limited

A former employee of Fairview Grocers Limited was unfairly dismissed without any meeting or right of appeal, but his own conduct led to a 60% cut in compensation. He was awarded £3,752.89 in total.

Control Room Team Leader (11 years' service) v MTR Corporation (Crossrail) Limited t/a MTR Elizabeth Line

A tribunal found that MTR Elizabeth Line unfairly dismissed a control room team leader of 11 years over a hug and alleged anti-Semitic comments, but reduced compensation by 75% due to his own conduct.

Sonographer (9 months' service) v Woodhaze Ltd t/a Window to the Womb (Swansea)

A black African sonographer was racially harassed and discriminated against after being required to perform cleaning duties and threatened with deportation. The tribunal awarded £33,611.12.

Former employee and one-third shareholder v Yellowcoat Holdings Limited

A former employee and shareholder sought extensive disclosure of communications between his employer and an external investigator. The tribunal refused, finding the request was not necessary for fair disposal.

Former employee v Marks and Spencer PLC

A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims against Marks and Spencer were struck out after she failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not actively pursue her claim.

Warehouse operative (18 years' service) v ASDA Stores Limited

An employment tribunal found ASDA unfairly dismissed a warehouse operative with 18 years' service after failing to investigate his mitigation evidence, awarding £14,817 in compensation.