Age

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.

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.

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.

Care home manager (7 months' service) v Porthaven Care Homes No2 Ltd

A care home manager who claimed he was automatically unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about resident safety lost his case. The tribunal found the decision-maker did not know about the disclosures and dismissed him for genuine belief in gross misconduct.

Former employee (31 years' service) v Wolseley UK Limited

A tribunal has ruled that Wolseley UK Limited fairly dismissed a long-serving employee by reason of redundancy, rejecting claims of age discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.

Staff nurse (Band 5, previously Band 6 secondment) v Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

A tribunal has dismissed all claims brought by a Band 5 staff nurse against Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, including constructive dismissal, whistleblowing detriment, and discrimination on grounds of race, age, and religion.

Consultant Clinical Scientist Head of Service (23 years' service) v Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust

A consultant clinical scientist with 23 years' service resigned after a 'retire and return' scheme reduced her role. The tribunal struck out her breach of contract and age discrimination claims, but allowed her unfair dismissal claim to proceed.

Former employee v Stonewater Ltd

A former employee won her unfair dismissal claim against Stonewater Ltd but was awarded no compensation because she suffered no financial loss as a result of the dismissal.

Head of Trade and Data (over 5 years' service) and Head of Finance (over 7 years' service) v Hallett Retain Services Ltd (in voluntary liquidation)

Two former employees who brought claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancy had their cases thrown out after failing to attend the final hearing or provide any evidence.

Former employee (11 years' service) v Motus Commercials Limited

A tribunal dismissed all claims from a former employee with 11 years' service and a clean disciplinary record, finding his misconduct dismissal fair and not discriminatory.

Electrical engineer (probationary employee, less than 3 months' service) v Integral UK Ltd

An electrical engineer dismissed during his probationary period for poor performance and a safety incident failed to prove race, age or disability discrimination. The tribunal upheld the employer's decision.

Sales assistant (former nurse) v Irvings Butchers Limited

A former nurse turned sales assistant who was placed on furlough during the pandemic due to shielding advice has lost her disability and age discrimination claims against Irvings Butchers Limited.

Former employee v The Energy Comparison Service Limited (in creditors voluntary liquidation)

A former employee was awarded over £37,000 after colleagues repeatedly called him 'old man' and 'grandpa', and the company made unauthorised deductions from his wages and failed to pay holiday pay.

Former employee v Asda Stores Ltd

A former employee succeeded in her unfair dismissal claim against Asda Stores Ltd, but her age discrimination and harassment complaints were dismissed. She was awarded £27,924.06.

Graphic Designer (15 years' service) v Embrace Education Limited

A graphic designer with 15 years' service was dismissed by text message during the first lockdown. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair but rejected age discrimination claims.

Taxi driver (2 years 9 months' service) v Uber Britannia Limited

A taxi driver who waited over six months to bring his claim after Uber deactivated his account has had his case thrown out by the Nottingham tribunal for being well outside the three-month time limit.

Sales Administrator (11 years' service) v Launch Tech UK Limited

A Sales Administrator with 11 years' service resigned after a workplace argument and poor communication, but the tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract or discrimination.

Dog walker/day care worker (5 years' service) v Look Who’s Walking Limited

A dog walker who worked set hours for five years was found to be an employee, not a self-employed contractor, and awarded over £11,700 for unfair dismissal and age discrimination.

Part-time band 4 endoscopy scheduler (9 years' service) v Medway NHS Foundation Trust

A part-time endoscopy scheduler with 9 years' service lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim after the tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract by Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

Front-of-house staff (16-year-old student, less than 5 months' service) v Smart NYD Ltd t/a New York Diner

A 16-year-old front-of-house worker was dismissed three days after her mother confronted the manager about sexual harassment by a chef. The Manchester tribunal awarded £13,886 for victimisation.

Law Enforcement Officer (4 years' service) v London Borough of Newham

A law enforcement officer with four years' service was fairly dismissed by redundancy and his claims of race and age discrimination, harassment, and victimisation were dismissed by the tribunal.

Lead learning support assistant (11 years' service) v The Windsor Forest Colleges Group

A tribunal struck out a constructive dismissal claim presented five months after resignation and ordered the claimant to pay £1,013.48 in costs. The earlier age discrimination claim survived a strike-out application.

Family law solicitor (self-employed consultant, 11 years' service) v Sinclairslaw Ltd

A family law solicitor who claimed Sinclairslaw Ltd failed to respond to her email because of her age or sex has lost her discrimination claim. The tribunal found the non-response was an innocent oversight.

Property Maintenance Manager (2 years' service) v Melin Homes Ltd

A property maintenance manager who was dismissed after less than two years' service following bullying complaints has lost his claims of unfair dismissal, age discrimination and trade union detriment. The tribunal found the dismissal was fair and not motivated by age.

Former employee v PMP Recruitment Limited

A former employee of PMP Recruitment Limited succeeded in claims of direct discrimination and harassment on grounds of age, race, and sex, and was awarded over £19,000 in compensation.

Former employee (7 years' service) v Equans Services Limited

A former employee with 7 years' service saw his constructive dismissal and age discrimination claims survive a strike-out application, but his disability discrimination claims were dismissed after the tribunal found he was not disabled under the Equality Act.

Occupational Therapy Assistant (Band 3, 3 years' service) v University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

An occupational therapy assistant who missed a promotion opportunity while on sick leave because she did not check her work email has lost her constructive dismissal claim. The tribunal ruled the oversight was unintentional.

Former employee (rehabilitation sector) v KTB Rehabilitation Ltd

A tribunal extended time for an unfair dismissal claim filed 11 days late, but struck it out for lack of merit. The claimant succeeded only on a breach of contract claim for notice pay, receiving £948.78.

Shop assistant / supervisor (2 years' service) v Beauty Base Ltd

A shop assistant who took a long holiday after an informal arrangement with his manager was unfairly dismissed for alleged mobile phone use. The tribunal awarded £18,441 after finding the real reason was unknown and the procedure was a sham.

Former employee v Walkers Snacks Limited

A former employee with osteoarthritis faced strike-out of one harassment claim but was allowed to proceed with others, including unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, after a preliminary hearing.

Residential support worker (nearly 5 years' service) v Evolve Child Care Ltd

A residential support worker who resigned after a co-worker's Alzheimer's joke was not constructively dismissed, the tribunal has ruled. The claim for harassment related to age also failed.

Stock Technician (6 years' service) v Stanmore Implants Worldwide Limited

A stock technician with six years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after an unauthorised absence. The tribunal rejected claims of unfair dismissal, age discrimination, and harassment.

Personal assistant (10 months' service) v Martin F George

A personal assistant who resigned and worked her full notice period had her constructive wrongful dismissal claim struck out for having no reasonable prospect of success.

Parts Sales Manager (14 years' service) v Chassis Cab Ltd

A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim from a Parts Sales Manager with 14 years' service because he presented it over four months late, ruling it was reasonably practicable for him to have done so in time.

Finance Director (24 years' service) v Artem Ltd

A tribunal found that a finance director with 24 years' service was constructively dismissed and subjected to sex and race discrimination after being passed over for managing director and told her chairman had lost confidence in her. She was awarded £112,007.

Workshop Planning Co-ordinator (17 years' service) v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd

A workshop planning co-ordinator with 17 years' service failed to prove his redundancy selection was unfair or discriminatory. The tribunal found Jaguar Land Rover's process was reasonable.

Customer concierge (9 years' service) v Heathrow Express Operating Company Limited

A customer concierge with nine years' service who was made redundant after refusing a new role has lost his claims for unfair dismissal, age discrimination, and equal pay. The tribunal found the redundancy process was fair.

Logistics Administrator (8 years' service) v Sample Logistics Ltd

An employment tribunal has dismissed a logistics administrator's constructive dismissal and discrimination claims, ruling that his connection to the UK was insufficient to establish territorial jurisdiction.

Former employee v Tesco Stores Limited

A former employee was unfairly dismissed by Tesco, but the tribunal reduced his compensation by 10% because his own conduct contributed to the dismissal. Discrimination claims were dismissed.

Army Reservist v Ministry of Defence

An Employment Tribunal has dismissed age discrimination, whistleblowing and unlawful deduction claims brought by a serving Army Reservist, ruling that the law excludes armed forces members from bringing such claims.

Maths teacher (15 years' service) v Ernest Bevin College and London Borough of Wandsworth

A tribunal struck out a maths teacher's unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims after he filed 18 days late and failed to pay a £500 deposit for the weak discrimination claim.

Customer Advisor (72 years old, 5 years' service) v B & Q Limited

A 72-year-old B&Q employee resigned after receiving his rota on the same day he was due to work. The tribunal dismissed his claims of constructive unfair dismissal, age discrimination, and victimisation.

Former employee v Société Air France

A former employee's claims for associative race discrimination, constructive unfair dismissal, age discrimination and victimisation were struck out or made subject to a deposit order after the tribunal found they had no reasonable prospects of success.

Director and shareholder (co-founder) v Capital Computer Care Ltd

A director and 45% shareholder who received a fixed monthly PAYE payment for over 30 years was found not to be an employee or worker. The tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction over his unfair dismissal claim, but his age discrimination claim can proceed as an office holder.

Non-practising solicitor v Solicitors Regulation Authority Limited

A non-practising solicitor failed to prove disability and had his discrimination and victimisation claims against the Solicitors Regulation Authority dismissed after the tribunal found it lacked jurisdiction over most allegations.

Leading Project Geophysicist (4 years' service) v Petrotrace Limited

A 62-year-old Leading Project Geophysicist was unfairly dismissed and subjected to age discrimination after the company's majority shareholder repeatedly called for his replacement with younger employees. The Reading tribunal awarded £340,212.80.

Former employee v Teleperformance Ltd

A tribunal dismissed all claims from a former Teleperformance Ltd employee because they were presented too late and the claimant did not attend the final hearing or provide any explanation for the delay.

Lecturer in Physiotherapy (probationary period) v Cardiff University

A physiotherapy lecturer who was dismissed during her probationary period for failing a Performance Improvement Plan has lost her claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, and victimisation against Cardiff University.

Senior Sales Ledger Clerk (44 years' service) v Future Publishing Limited

A senior sales ledger clerk who resigned after 44 years, then claimed constructive dismissal due to workload, lost her case. The tribunal found she had already decided to retire and the workload did not drive her resignation.

Former employee (7 years' service) v Monster Energy Europe Ltd

A former employee's constructive unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were dismissed because they were presented 5 days late, with no medical evidence covering the relevant period.

Professor (University of Oxford) v The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford

A University of Oxford professor won his unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims, but was ordered to pay £7,500 in costs after failing to provide remedy disclosure for his £3 million compensation claim.

Regional Sales Manager (2 years 7 months' service) v Syspal Ltd

A tribunal found that Syspal Ltd unfairly dismissed a Regional Sales Manager with 2 years 7 months' service because the redundancy selection process was pre-determined and the scoring matrix flawed. He was awarded £32,735 in compensation.

Tractor operative (1 year's service) v The CGM Group (East Anglia) Limited

A tractor operative who reported unsafe equipment to the Environment Agency and his employer was subjected to detriment and dismissed. The tribunal awarded him £94,838.50 for injury to feelings, unpaid wages, and the employer's failure to provide written particulars.

Former employee v Mr Anthony Goodrich and Openmart Ltd

A former employee's race and age discrimination claims were automatically dismissed after she failed to comply with an Unless Order, and her remaining claims were struck out for non-compliance and lack of active pursuit.

General Manager (36 years' service) v Charles Wares Classic Car Sales and Hire Ltd

A tribunal has allowed age and sex discrimination claims to proceed against a car sales company, while striking out an unfair dismissal claim because the claimant was not employed by the respondent at the time of dismissal.

Former employee (65 years old at dismissal) v Tarmac Trading Ltd

A tribunal threw out unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims brought 83 days late, finding the claimant had no reasonable excuse for the delay despite having access to ACAS and online resources.

Former employee v SteamCardiff Limited

A former employee who was not paid her accrued holiday pay or notice pay has been awarded £3,060.72 by an employment tribunal. Her claims for unfair dismissal and age discrimination were dismissed.

Apprentice roofer (10 months' service) v Mr Kevin Mason t/a Kevin Mason Roofing Services

An apprentice roofer with 10 months' service was wrongfully dismissed after raising health and safety concerns. The tribunal awarded £3,012.50 for breach of his common law apprenticeship contract.

Sales employee (commission-based) v Maple Green Fine Foods Limited

A sales employee who claimed she was underpaid commission by Maple Green Fine Foods has been awarded £2,653.06, but her allegations of sex and age discrimination and pregnancy-related dismissal were dismissed.

Chef (former employee) v Gold Panda Limited

A chef was unfairly dismissed after her employment transferred to a new company under TUPE. The tribunal awarded over £12,800 for unfair dismissal, plus compensation for failure to inform and consult, unpaid holiday pay, and lost pension contributions.

Finance Accountant (21 years' service) v The London Borough of Bexley

A finance accountant with 21 years' service was dismissed on capability grounds due to long-term sickness. Her unfair dismissal claim was rejected as out of time, and her discrimination claims were dismissed on the merits.

Applications Engineer (7 years' service) v Sterling Thermal Technology Ltd

An applications engineer with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his redundancy scoring was manipulated and age played a material role. The tribunal awarded £65,747.54.

Electrician (5 years' service) v UK Power Networks (Services) Limited

An electrician with 5 years' service failed to prove direct age discrimination when his contract was not renewed after he mentioned retirement. The tribunal found no less favourable treatment on grounds of age.

Production Manager (13 years' service) v Herongrange Manpower Direct Limited (previously Herongrange Security and Systems Limited)

A production manager with 13 years' service was dismissed without notice on the day his employment transferred to a new company. The tribunal found automatic unfair dismissal and direct age discrimination, awarding over £130,000.

Former employee v Coventry University

A former employee of Coventry University was refused permission to add race and age discrimination claims to his unfair dismissal case, after applying to amend his claim over a year after the original deadline.

Watch Manager (25 years' service) v Securitas Security (UK) Ltd

A Watch Manager with 25 years' service was fairly dismissed after Airbus withdrew his security badge, the tribunal ruled. He was awarded £2,245.67 for unpaid notice pay but his unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims failed.

Former employee v Hydrosphere UK Ltd

A former employee's claims of age and race discrimination against Hydrosphere UK Ltd were dismissed as out of time, and his unfair dismissal claim was struck out for lack of service.

Bursar and Clerk to the Governors (7 years' service) v Alpha Schools (Holdings) Ltd and Wellesley House School Ltd

A bursar and clerk to the governors was summarily dismissed without notice or pay. The tribunal awarded £97,220.70 for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and unpaid holiday pay, plus a penalty for failing to provide written particulars.

Fragrance Accounts Manager (11 years' service) v Mane Limited

A Fragrance Accounts Manager with 11 years' service was fairly dismissed for poor performance after a Performance Improvement Plan, and the tribunal rejected her claim that retirement discussions amounted to age discrimination.

Business Administration Manager (21 years' service) v British Car Auctions Limited

A Business Administration Manager with 21 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed redundancy selection process that the tribunal found was tainted by age discrimination. The case highlights the risks of competency-based scoring lacking transparency.

Arrears and Investigations Manager (19 years' service) v Slough Borough Council

An Arrears and Investigations Manager with 19 years' service was unfairly dismissed when Slough Borough Council failed to consult properly and timed her redundancy 17 days before her 55th birthday, costing her pension access. Tribunal awarded £60,625.84.

IT business consultant / service designer (4 years' service) v Experian Limited

An IT consultant who resigned after being placed on performance improvement plans while experiencing menopausal symptoms lost her claims for constructive unfair dismissal and discrimination. The tribunal found Experian's actions were reasonable and not discriminatory.

Kitchen/snack bar worker (21 years' service) v Ardeigh House Community Association

A kitchen worker with 21 years' service was found to have been discriminated against on grounds of age when her employer failed to contact her about a redundancy. The tribunal awarded £11,400 including injury to feelings.

Stage crew member (long service) v Welsh National Opera

A long-serving stage crew member with dyslexia has won his unfair dismissal claim against Welsh National Opera after the tribunal found the employer failed to discuss reasonable adjustments during a redundancy process. All other claims, including age discrimination and protected disclosure complaints, were dismissed.

School Business Manager (17 years' service) v The Oak Trust

A school business manager with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed and directly discriminated against on grounds of age when her redundancy was timed to avoid a pension strain payment. The tribunal found only a 10% chance she would have kept her job under a fair process.

Mechanical design engineer (2 years' service) v Federal-Mogul Controlled Power Limited

A mechanical design engineer with two years' service failed to prove his redundancy was a sham, with the tribunal rejecting claims of whistleblowing, age discrimination and health and safety detriments. Only a conceded holiday pay award of £2,249.99 was made.

Finance Business Partner (21 years' service) v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

A finance business partner with 21 years' service tried to withdraw from a voluntary severance scheme the day after signing. The tribunal upheld Network Rail's refusal, finding no dismissal and no age discrimination.

Street cleaner (40+ years' service) v Continental Landscape Ltd

A street cleaner who was pressured to resign on his 66th birthday had his constructive dismissal claim dismissed because he filed it almost a year late. The tribunal said it had no jurisdiction to hear the case.

Hygiene Operative (train cleaning contract) v Atalian Servest Limited

A hygiene operative who waited over five months to bring an unfair dismissal claim had his case thrown out as the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to have filed on time.

Business Development Director (5 years' service) v Travelliance Inc

A Business Development Director who was summarily dismissed on a Zoom call and told he was a contractor has won nearly £293,000 after a tribunal ruled he was an employee and unfairly dismissed.

Services Account Manager (4 years' service) v SAP (UK) Limited

A Services Account Manager with four years' service was constructively and unfairly dismissed after SAP placed her on a performance improvement plan and reallocated her largest accounts without proper process. The tribunal dismissed her discrimination claims.

Aftercare Manager (4 years' service) v James Taylor Construction Ltd

An Aftercare Manager with 4 years' service was fairly dismissed for redundancy after refusing a suitable alternative role due to childcare commitments. The tribunal rejected claims of age discrimination and protected disclosure detriment.

Managing Director of Non-Recourse Lending (5 years' service) v DB Group Services (UK) Limited

A tribunal has dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination by a Managing Director made redundant when her role was eliminated in a cost-saving restructure.

Former employee v Stephen M S Lai & Co Business Consulting Ltd

A former employee was awarded £34,204 after being unfairly dismissed and harassed due to his age. The employer did not attend the hearing or file a response.

Surveyor (zero-hours contract, 8 years' service) v Valunation Ltd

A surveyor on a zero-hours contract lost his unfair dismissal claim after presenting it four months late, but his age discrimination claim was allowed to proceed.

Senior Registered Nurse (B6 Team Leader, part-time, 42 years' service) v County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Two senior nurses with 42 years' service each won victimisation claims after their NHS trust failed to address grievances about confidentiality breaches and risk assessments. Other claims including age discrimination and constructive dismissal were dismissed.

Minister of Word and Sacrament (19 years' service) v The East Midlands Synod of the United Reform Church

A minister with 19 years' service was found not to be an employee for unfair dismissal purposes, but was an employee under the Equality Act, allowing her age discrimination claim to proceed.

Assistive technology support role (21 years' service) v Thirteen Housing Group Ltd

A tribunal dismissed all claims brought by an assistive technology support worker with 21 years' service against Thirteen Housing Group Ltd, including allegations of direct age discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Channel Account Director (2 years' service) v Tango Networks UK Ltd

A tribunal found that a Channel Account Director with two years' service was constructively unfairly dismissed and subjected to age discrimination after his manager planned to dismiss him before he accrued full employment rights.

Security officer v Amberstone Security Limited

A security officer was unfairly dismissed by Amberstone Security Limited in a flawed redundancy process, but his age discrimination claim was rejected. He was awarded £5,807.14, but also ordered to pay £1,796.26 in costs.

Street cleaner (TUPE transferred in 2013) v Ringway Hounslow Highways Limited

A street cleaner who alleged an eight-year campaign of age discrimination and harassment by his employer had his claims struck out for having no reasonable prospects of success.

Former employee v Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd

A former employee who did not dial in to a preliminary telephone hearing had his claims of constructive unfair dismissal, age discrimination and unpaid wages thrown out. His late application for reconsideration was also refused.

Kitchen Assistant/Relief Cook (16 years' service) v Thames Reach Charity

A kitchen assistant with 16 years' service had her disability discrimination claim struck out after failing to comply with a deposit order. The tribunal found no reasonable excuse for non-payment.

Former employee v NSL Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against NSL Limited was dismissed after neither he nor his former employer attended the final hearing. The tribunal concluded there was no good reason for his absence.

Work placement officer (7 months' service) v Middlesex University

A work placement officer with 7 months' service lost her claims of discrimination, harassment, and unfair dismissal after her fixed-term contract expired. The tribunal found no evidence of unlawful treatment.

Former employee (previous owner of the company) v Nortim Precision Engineering Limited

A tribunal dismissed a former employee's claims of constructive unfair dismissal and age discrimination because they were brought too late, despite his ill health and furlough.

Former employees v NV Projects Ltd

A Leeds tribunal ordered NV Projects Ltd to pay a group of former employees for unauthorised deductions from wages, holiday pay, and failure to provide written statements. One employee also won a breach of contract claim for notice pay.

Mobile Electrical Craftsperson (7 months' service) v Bouygues E & S Solutions Ltd

A mobile electrical craftsperson with seven months' service lost his race discrimination claim after the tribunal found his evidence lacked credibility and he failed to raise the most serious allegations at the time.

Senior teaching assistant (attendance officer, inclusion and wellbeing team) v The Governing Body of Cathays High School and Cardiff Council

A 72-year-old senior teaching assistant was fairly dismissed after sending an all-staff email with confidential information, posting derogatory Facebook comments, and writing a book critical of the school. The tribunal rejected claims of age discrimination, whistleblowing, and trade union victimisation.

Financial Advisor v Aspirations Financial Advice Limited

A financial advisor who sold his client bank to his employer was made redundant after scoring lowest on a matrix he never saw. The tribunal dismissed his unfair dismissal claim because he lacked the required two years' continuous service.

Head of Security Services Management (14+ years' service) v The Health and Social Care Information Centre t/a NHS Digital

A head of security services with 14 years' service had all his claims dismissed because he presented them too late. The tribunal had no power to hear them.

Freemasons Coordinator (21 years' service) v Manchester Hall Limited (In Voluntary Liquidation)

A tribunal found that Manchester Hall Limited unfairly dismissed three employees by email with no consultation or selection process. The age discrimination claims were dismissed.

Archives Data Inputter (part-time, 18.5 hours per week) v Cambridgeshire County Council

A part-time archives data inputter who was made redundant after refusing to engage with consultation has lost her claims for unfair dismissal, victimisation and age discrimination.

Finance Director (part-time, 24 hours/week) v Selazar Limited

A part-time finance director who raised concerns about a colleague's mental health and corporate governance was automatically unfairly dismissed and subjected to age discrimination. The tribunal awarded her £125,604.98.

Senior Customer Service Officer (12 years' service) v Turkish Bank (UK) Limited

A Senior Customer Service Officer with 12 years' service lost her unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims after the tribunal found the bank's redundancy selection process was reasonable.

Paint shop operative (5 years' service) v Omega Plc

A paint shop operative who resigned to secure a redundancy payment lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found no breach of trust and confidence.

Clinic Manager – Sexual Health Service (30 years' service, Band 5) v Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

A clinic manager who had worked for the NHS for 30 years was unfairly dismissed when her employer restructured her role and then dismissed her on ill-health grounds. The tribunal awarded nearly £300,000 in compensation.

Field sales retail development executive (7 years' service) v CPM UK Ltd

A field sales executive with 7 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after deliberately misrecording stock availability to generate bonus payments. The tribunal rejected his claims of unfair dismissal and age discrimination.

Associate Headteacher (60% part-time, 20 years' service) v Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust

An associate headteacher who resigned after being told her role would be made redundant lost her claims for unfair dismissal and age discrimination. The tribunal found she was not dismissed but resigned voluntarily.

Senior financial adviser (20 years' service) v DWFS Services Limited

A senior financial adviser with 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a redundancy process where the outcome was predetermined. The tribunal awarded £24,229.53, reduced by 80% due to the chance he would have been dismissed anyway.

Team Leader (care sector) v Lifeway Community Care Ltd

A care sector Team Leader who took a career break and then refused to return to work has lost his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. The tribunal found he fabricated grievance documents to bolster his case.