£20k–50k

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.

EFL Teacher (18 years' service) v Golders Green College & School of English Ltd

An EFL teacher with 18 years' service was constructively dismissed after her employer unilaterally imposed a zero-hours contract and refused union representation. The tribunal awarded £39,208.47.

Bus driver (over 30 years' service) v Midland Red South Ltd

A bus driver with over 30 years' service was awarded £25,000 after his employer repeatedly allocated shifts that did not meet his disability-related needs, causing him to soil himself at work.

Installations Manager (20 years' service) v Park Lane Windows Ltd

A long-serving installations manager was constructively dismissed after being demoted twice without consultation. The tribunal awarded £24,331.

Former employee (3 years' service) v Advanced Plant Hire Ltd

A former employee with three years' service was unfairly dismissed after his site closed and the employer failed to follow any redundancy process. The tribunal awarded over £44,000 in compensation.

Deputy Customer Services and Housing Options Manager (16 years' service) v London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

A deputy manager with 16 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct over visitor parking permits. The tribunal found the process unfair and awarded £35,318.56, but rejected her whistleblowing claim.

Mental health practitioner (15 years' experience) v Cardiff Mind Limited

A mental health practitioner with 15 years' experience was unfairly dismissed when her fixed-term contract was not renewed while she was on long-term sick leave. The tribunal awarded £33,443.28.

Office manager (1 year 8 months' service) v Reactive Solutions FM Limited

An office manager with retinal dystrophy was awarded £44,489 after her employer failed to implement recommended equipment and training from Access to Work. The tribunal found the delay was a failure to make reasonable adjustments.

Nursery worker v Monkton Under 5 Playgroup

A nursery worker was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination by Monkton Under 5 Playgroup. The tribunal awarded £27,676 in compensation, including £16,200 for injury to feelings.

Former employees v Ideal Shopping Direct Ltd (in voluntary liquidation) and Ideal World Ltd

Two employees were unfairly dismissed and awarded £25,000 in damages after their employer failed to transfer them under TUPE regulations. The tribunal also made a protective award of 90 days' pay for failure to consult.

Managing Director (1 year 1 month service) v Inglis Jane Limited

A managing director with a six-month notice period was dismissed by email after raising concerns about unpaid expenses and pension contributions. The tribunal awarded £25,000 for wrongful dismissal but rejected his protected disclosure claim.

Global Governance Risk and Compliance Manager (20 years' service) v GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited

A Global Governance Risk and Compliance Manager with 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after GlaxoSmithKline failed to make reasonable adjustments for her hand disability. The tribunal awarded £24,785 for injury to feelings.

Legal secretary (trainee) v AD (deceased)

A trainee legal secretary who was assaulted by her employer and made protected disclosures has won claims of unfair dismissal, sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation. She was awarded £28,986.85.

Registered Manager (domiciliary care) v Allwell Care Company Ltd

A registered care manager with emotionally unstable personality disorder was harassed by his employer through a derogatory 'chimp' comment, a push, and a detrimental reference. The tribunal awarded £22,966.72.

Former employee v Grikis Ltd

A former employee who was dismissed while pregnant after raising health and safety concerns has won her claims for pregnancy discrimination and unfair dismissal. The East London Employment Tribunal awarded her £43,153.60 in compensation.

Former employee v Bridge Medical Solutions Ltd

Two former employees of Bridge Medical Solutions Ltd have won their claims for automatic unfair dismissal after being sacked for making protected disclosures. The tribunal awarded a total of £27,286 in compensation.

Former employee (pregnant, dismissed after disclosing pregnancy) v ALM Electrical Solutions Ltd

A Birmingham tribunal found that ALM Electrical Solutions Ltd dismissed a pregnant employee shortly after she disclosed her pregnancy, fabricating a redundancy reason. The claimant was awarded over £25,000 for injury to feelings and losses.

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.

Former employee v Ideal Shopping Direct Limited (in voluntary liquidation)

A former employee was awarded £37,178 after an employment tribunal found she was discriminated against because of her pregnancy and unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy.

Former employee v UK Windows & Doors Group Limited (In Administration)

A former employee was unfairly dismissed by UK Windows & Doors Group Limited. The tribunal increased compensation for the company's failure to follow the ACAS Code but reduced it due to the employee's own blameworthy conduct.

Former employee v Your Local Hadfield Ltd

A former employee was unfairly dismissed by the new employer that took over the business, and awarded £34,485 for unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and unauthorised deductions from wages.

Former employee v McFarlane Telfer Ltd

A former employee has been awarded £26,554 after the tribunal found McFarlane Telfer Ltd unfairly dismissed them, though a 15% reduction was applied for contributory conduct.

Former employee v T33 Holdings Ltd

A former employee of T33 Holdings Ltd has been awarded £34,597.88 after the tribunal found the company made unauthorised deductions from wages, failed to pay notice pay, and unreasonably failed to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice.

Office Manager (5 months' service) v Trustmark Plans Limited

An office manager with just five months' service was sexually harassed by a colleague and then dismissed using fake disciplinary records. The tribunal awarded £39,662.92.

Former employee (22 years' service) v Optim Management Ltd

A former employee with 22 years' service was unfairly dismissed after being given just one week's notice. The employer failed to attend the hearing or provide a reason, resulting in a £25,055 award.

Estate agent employee v Staton’s Estate Agents LLP

An estate agent with Crohn's disease was constructively dismissed and discriminated against after her employer sidelined her due to her disability. The tribunal awarded £46,652.74.

Sales assistant (7 months' service) v Electronic Wholesale Suppliers (Guildford) Limited

A sales assistant who was dismissed for unauthorised absence the day after submitting a fit note for mixed anxiety and depressive disorder has won a disability harassment claim. The tribunal awarded £22,178.95.

Former employee (6 years' service) v Causeway Heating Services Limited

A former employee with six years' service won £26,374 after resigning when he discovered the grievance appeal handler was a friend of his employer. The tribunal found the employer breached the ACAS Code and made unauthorised deductions.

Barrister (criminal defence) v Stonewall Equality Limited

A barrister who was investigated by her chambers after tweeting about gender critical beliefs has been awarded £22,000 for direct discrimination and victimisation.

Relief pharmacist (11 years' service) v Boots Management Services Limited

A relief pharmacist with 11 years' service was subjected to racial harassment by colleagues and then constructively dismissed after his employer mishandled his grievance. The tribunal awarded £45,263.11.

Faculty Manager (23 years' service) v Canterbury Christ Church University

A tribunal found that Canterbury Christ Church University unfairly dismissed a faculty manager and discriminated against her because of her disability when it decided she was not appointable to a new role due to her ill health. She was awarded £32,684.

Technical Fire Consultant/Sales Representative (11 years' service) v Intumescent Systems Ltd

A technical consultant with 11 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer stopped paying him because his side business installing the company's products was too successful. The tribunal awarded £23,673.75, with a 20% uplift for ignoring the ACAS code.

Account Manager (19 years' service) v 52 Street Events Supplies Ltd

An account manager with 19 years' unblemished service was summarily dismissed by email while on maternity leave, with no investigation or disciplinary hearing. The tribunal awarded £37,310.

Minibus driver (17 and 26 years' service respectively) v Hallmark Connections Limited and First Choice Mini-Bus Service Limited

Two long-serving minibus drivers were found to have been automatically unfairly dismissed when a school transport contract was awarded to a new provider who refused to take them on. The tribunal awarded a total of £47,584.72.

Deputy Manager (3 years' service) v Really Flexible Care Ltd

A deputy manager with three years' service was unfairly dismissed after her employer relied solely on a council safeguarding report without conducting its own investigation or disciplinary hearing. The Watford tribunal awarded £26,926.

Former employee (15 years' service) v Crystal Clear Designs and Signs Ltd

A former employee with 15 years' service was constructively dismissed after a campaign of race harassment. The tribunal awarded over £34,000 including £21,000 for injury to feelings.

Former employee v Walkdens Newsagents Limited

A former employee of Walkdens Newsagents Limited has been awarded £25,931 after the tribunal found they were unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, and that the employer made unauthorised deductions from wages and failed to pay holiday pay.

Former employee v Baber Khan

A former employee won over £29,000 for constructive unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal, but her claims of detriment and automatic unfair dismissal for protected disclosure were dismissed.

Community Staff Nurse (10 years' service) v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

A community staff nurse who resigned after her NHS trust failed to contact her about redeployment during long-term sickness has won her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £41,935.

Former employee (makeup specialist) v Makeup Specialists Limited

A makeup specialist was automatically unfairly dismissed because of her pregnancy. The tribunal awarded over £40,000 including an ACAS code uplift and injury to feelings.

Former employee v Shane Finnegan t/a Harp Renewables Ltd

A former employee who could not bring an unfair dismissal claim due to short service was awarded over £21,000 for unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract, and unpaid annual leave.

Former employee (less than 1 year service) v Churston Court Inn Ltd

A tribunal has awarded nearly £30,000 to a pregnant employee who was dismissed by text message after complaining about derogatory comments and a failure to provide support with lifting.

Former employees (affected by TUPE transfer) v B&W Machinery Ltd (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation)

Four former employees of B&W Machinery Ltd were awarded over £22,000 after the company failed to inform or consult them about a TUPE transfer before entering liquidation.

Territory sales executive (16 years' service) v ATN Marketing Limited

A territory sales executive with 16 years' service was unfairly dismissed for poor performance without any prior warnings or fair procedure. The tribunal awarded £33,819 in compensation, including a 25% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.

Care worker v Reach Care Services Limited (in Voluntary Liquidation)

A care worker was constructively unfairly dismissed by Reach Care Services Limited, which was in voluntary liquidation. The tribunal awarded £31,222.97 for unfair dismissal and unpaid holiday pay.

Former employee v Mrs Victoria Henderson t/a The Spirit Group

A former employee with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and type 2 diabetes was dismissed because of her pregnancy and disability. The tribunal awarded £24,626.93.

Former employee v Skins Laser Clinic Ltd

A former employee of Skins Laser Clinic Ltd was awarded over £21,000 after the tribunal found she was not paid for 142 hours of work and suffered race discrimination. The award was increased by 25% because the employer failed to address her grievance.

Digital Marketing Manager (8 months' service) v Criterion Hospitality Limited

A digital marketing manager with Crohn's and Behcet's disease was unfairly selected for redundancy after his disability-related absences played a role in the decision. The tribunal awarded £26,132.24.

Depot manager (18 years' service) v Concord Lifting Equipment Limited

A depot manager with 18 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer relied on a stale theft allegation and denied him the chance to respond. The tribunal awarded £22,000.

Geography teacher (7 years' service) v United Learning Trust

A tribunal found that a geography teacher with seven years' service was unfairly dismissed by United Learning Trust after a breakdown in relationships, and that a headteacher victimised him by providing a negative reference. He was awarded £36,677.70.

Healthcare assistant (8 years' service) v Medical Services International Limited

A healthcare assistant with fibromyalgia was constructively dismissed after her employer failed to offer a permanent alternative role and ignored her complaints about colleague hostility. The tribunal awarded £41,864.95.

Farm worker (40 years' service) v G.E. Spence and Sons (a partnership)

A farm worker with 40 years' service was sent a P45 in the post while off sick with cauda equina syndrome. The tribunal found he was unfairly dismissed, discriminated against because of his disability, and awarded over £26,800.

Former employee (18 years' service) v Riviera Multimedia Ltd

A former employee with 18 years' service was locked out of her workplace and left unpaid for months. The tribunal awarded her over £26,000 in redundancy, breach of contract, unpaid salary, and holiday pay.

Former employee (30 years' service) v Dunwood Specialties Limited

A tribunal found that Dunwood Specialties Limited unfairly dismissed a long-serving employee after failing to follow any disciplinary process, but reduced compensation by 80% because the employee would likely have been dismissed anyway.

PE teacher and union representative v The North Huddersfield Trust

A PE teacher and union rep was unfairly dismissed after a breakdown in relationships with school leadership. The tribunal found her suspension and dismissal were acts of victimisation, but reduced compensation by 50% for her own conduct.

Support Worker in a care home (10 months' service) v The Belsteads Group Ltd.

A support worker who raised COVID-19 safety concerns was put on a performance improvement plan and later dismissed. The tribunal found she suffered detriment for whistleblowing and was discriminated against when pregnant.

Welder (20 years' service) v Silo Services Limited

A welder who resigned after his employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for his heart condition has won his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims. The tribunal awarded £42,334 but reduced compensation because he turned down a job offer the day after leaving.

Trainee duct fitter (14 months' service) v AV Unibrak South Ltd

A black trainee duct fitter was paid less and given more labouring work than white comparators. The tribunal awarded £27,624 for race discrimination and unpaid wages.

Former employee v Drainforce Rail Ltd

Five former employees of Drainforce Rail Ltd were unfairly dismissed in a redundancy process, but their claims for a statutory redundancy payment failed. The tribunal awarded a total of £23,911.04.

Bus driver (3 years' service) v Stagecoach Group Plc

A bus driver with deep vein thrombosis was constructively dismissed after Stagecoach failed to implement occupational health recommendations for shorter routes and breaks. The tribunal awarded £38,794.56.

Former employee v Real Life Oldham Limited

A tribunal found that a former employee was unfairly dismissed because of her pregnancy, and awarded over £23,800 including £12,000 for injury to feelings.

Deputy Manager (4 years' service) v Mr K M Bowen

A deputy manager who was pushed by her employer during a dispute, then offered a deal to return only to have it reneged on, has won her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £25,391.35.

Team Leader (13 years' service) v Care UK Community Partnership Ltd

A team leader dismissed for failing to complete accident reports was unfairly dismissed because the real reason was his whistleblowing. Tribunal awards £40,670 after 30% reduction for his conduct.

Ramp Allocator (23 years' service) v Menzies Aviation (UK) Limited

A ramp allocator with 23 years' service was unfairly dismissed after Menzies Aviation used subjective interview-based selection criteria for redundancy. The tribunal awarded £31,373.68 in compensation.

Contract Manager (2 years' service) v British Tourist Authority

A contract manager who was dismissed after returning from maternity leave has been awarded £39,538 after a tribunal found her dismissal was automatically unfair because it was connected to her maternity leave.

Former employee (Software and Solutions Developer, 3.5 years' service) v Fujitsu Services Limited

A tribunal found that Fujitsu Services Limited discriminated against a disabled employee by failing to conduct a stress risk assessment, requiring phone sickness reporting, and disclosing information to his mother without consent. The former software developer was awarded £21,572.

Behaviour Lead and Community Liaison (17 years' service) v Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

A behaviour lead with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed after her employer relied on outdated medical reports and failed to follow its own sickness procedure. The tribunal awarded £23,222, including £9,000 for injury to feelings.

Online Editor (6 years' service) v Al Quds Al-Arabi Publishing & Advertising

An online editor who was paid a monthly retainer and subject to editorial control has been found to be an employee and unfairly dismissed. The tribunal awarded £32,020.80 in compensation.

Car Body Repairer (4 years 5 months' service) v Car Perfection Carcare Ltd

A car body repairer who reported his employer's broken toilet to the council was told he was sacked. The tribunal awarded him £32,738 for automatic unfair dismissal.

Facilities Maintenance Engineer (6 years' service) v Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

A facilities maintenance engineer resigned after repeated delays in his capability and grievance processes. The tribunal found a cumulative breach of trust and confidence and awarded £36,896.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (6 years' service) v NGE Contracting Limited

A senior quantity surveyor with six years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer called it redundancy but the tribunal found the real reason was conduct or capability. He was awarded £38,225.

Pub Manager (3 years' service) v Your Friendly Local Ltd

A pub manager was automatically unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after her employer failed to carry out a pregnancy risk assessment, changed her contract, evicted her from tied accommodation, and refused to let her return from maternity leave. The tribunal awarded £40,743.

Head of Sales (3 years' service) v Sequin Art Ltd

A Head of Sales with 3 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a series of conduct allegations, including a joke about a 'drive-by shooting'. The tribunal awarded £27,777.76, reduced by 25% for contributory fault.

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.

Team Lead, Wheelchair Tennis (4 years' service) v ITF Licensing (UK) Limited

A tribunal has ruled that ITF Licensing (UK) Ltd unfairly dismissed a team lead who refused the Covid-19 vaccine, because it did not properly consider whether her duties could be modified. She was awarded £27,465.

Sales assistant (9 years' service) v John Titcombe Limited

A sales assistant with 9 years' service was dismissed on the spot after asking for a chair and reduced hours due to a cycling injury. The tribunal awarded £47,886 for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Stores Assistant/Taping Tool Repair Technician (3 years' service) v Gypsumtools Ltd

A stores assistant who was dismissed after a video accused him of grooming an underage girl has won his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's investigation was biased and procedurally unfair.

Sales and marketing consultant (2 years' service) v Futurelink Employment Services Ltd

A sales and marketing consultant with anxiety was dismissed just before her two-year service milestone after requesting reduced hours. The tribunal found disability discrimination and awarded £36,735.59.

Former employee (driver/loader, 2 years 5 months' service) v Dacorum Borough Council

A driver/loader with depression was constructively dismissed after Dacorum Borough Council refused to let him work as a loader and later changed his terms. The tribunal awarded £24,324.43.

Former employees v Cheshiregate Property Services Limited

Two former employees of Cheshiregate Property Services were awarded over £45,000 after the company failed to defend claims of redundancy pay, notice pay, and unpaid wages.

Head of Investments (3 years 7 months' service) v Ahauz Ltd.

A head of investments was unfairly dismissed on redundancy grounds. The tribunal awarded £49,992 compensation, noting his reasonable fear of breaching broad restrictive covenants hindered his job search.

Senior Paramedic (18 years' service) v East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

An NHS Trust unfairly dismissed a Senior Paramedic with 18 years' service after he reacted to being struck by a patient. The tribunal found the investigation failed to properly assess witness credibility and withheld key evidence, awarding £49,314.66.

Teacher of maths and computing (5 years' service) v Devonport High School for Girls

A teacher with five years' service was unfairly dismissed after the school failed to properly investigate allegations made by pupils. The tribunal awarded £44,868.

Former employee v Reclamet Ltd

A former employee of Reclamet Ltd settled their unfair dismissal claim for £31,000 after the tribunal found the company breached the ACAS Code of Practice and dismissed without notice.

Former employee (4 years' service) v Department for Work and Pensions

A Department for Work and Pensions employee who was sacked for secretly recording colleagues has won his unfair dismissal claim after the tribunal found serious flaws in the disciplinary process. He was awarded £25,788 after reductions for his own contribution.

Learning and Development Manager (5 years' service) v The Financial Reporting Council

A Learning and Development Manager with 5 years' service was unfairly dismissed after her employer placed her in a redundancy pool of one and made her compete externally for a new role. The tribunal awarded £21,696.25.

Estate director (6 years' service) v Waltham Estate Resident Management Limited

An estate director with six years' service resigned after his employer failed to investigate his grievance and made an unsubstantiated fraud allegation. The tribunal awarded £36,087.48 for constructive unfair dismissal, with a 25% uplift for breaching the ACAS code.

Contract manager (3 years' service) v Bridge Facilities Engineers Limited

A contract manager who asked to work from home temporarily because his son was clinically vulnerable was dismissed for purported redundancy. The tribunal found the real reason was his home-working request and awarded £38,758.

Chief Product Officer (3 years' service) v Tendable Limited

A Chief Product Officer who moved to part-time work was unfairly dismissed after being replaced and subjected to detriment. The tribunal awarded £41,735.70, including an ACAS uplift for failing to follow grievance procedures.

Payroll administrator and receptionist (20 years' service) v Johnsons Financial Management Ltd

A payroll administrator with 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed capability process that lacked warnings, investigation, and an appeal. The tribunal awarded £28,333, including a 25% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.

Former employee v Sami Husseyin

A former employee was awarded £26,668 after being dismissed because of pregnancy and pregnancy-related illness. The tribunal found the employer, a sole trader, discriminated against her and unfairly dismissed her.

Care Assistant (2 years' service) v WT UK OPCO Ltd (formerly Gracewell Healthcare 3 Ltd)

A care assistant with two years' service was unfairly dismissed for alleged gross misconduct after a flawed investigation. The tribunal awarded £27,316, including a 25% ACAS uplift for the employer's failure to follow the ACAS Code.

Former employee v Network Rail Infrastructure Limited

A former employee won an unfair dismissal claim against Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, but saw compensation slashed by 80% because they would have been dismissed anyway, plus a further deduction for failing to look for work.

Operations Manager (6 months' service) v Demicon Limited

An operations manager with asthma was constructively dismissed after being placed on short-time work for raising health and safety concerns during the first COVID-19 lockdown. The tribunal awarded £27,871 in damages.

Beauty therapist (3 years' service) v Monas Beauty Lounge

A beauty therapist with three years' service was unfairly dismissed after her employer refused a last-minute leave request and told her not to come back. The tribunal awarded £22,073.20, including a 20% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.

Former employee v Callacab (UK) Ltd (in liquidation)

A former employee won over £41,000 in compensation for sex discrimination and unfair dismissal after her employer failed to defend the claim.

Former employee v Mr H Thompson t/a Thompson & Co

A former employee has won £36,000 in a constructive unfair dismissal and holiday pay claim after the employer conceded liability on the day of the hearing.

Chef (7 years' service) v Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

A chef with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed investigation that showed gender bias. The tribunal found the employer treated him less favourably than a female colleague in similar circumstances. He was awarded £33,666.99.

Customer Service Adviser (11 years' service) v Student Loans Company Limited

A Customer Service Adviser with 11 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a single rude call. The tribunal found procedural failings but reduced compensation by 40% for her conduct.

Grade 10 Conciliator (9 years' service) v ACAS

A Grade 10 Conciliator with 9 years' service won her constructive unfair dismissal claim after ACAS repeatedly failed to clarify her holiday entitlement, leading to her resignation. The tribunal awarded £24,847.58.

Lettings Manager (3 years' service) v Phillip Ellis Properties Limited

A lettings manager who suffered a stroke was unfairly dismissed after his employer refused to allow him to work from home. The tribunal awarded £27,664.

Plumber (3 years' service) v 24/7 Plumbing & Gas (UK) Limited

A plumber with three years' service was constructively dismissed after his employer refused to pay overtime for hours over 40 per week and mishandled his grievance. The tribunal awarded £26,953 in compensation.

Funeral director (30 years' service) v Dignity Funerals Ltd

A funeral director with 30 years' service was unfairly dismissed after removing a deceased person's jewellery. The tribunal found procedural unfairness and awarded £43,350.60 after a 40% reduction for contributory fault.

Former employee (6 years' service) v Ibco Limited

A former employee with six years' service has been awarded £37,003.42 after an employment tribunal found Ibco Limited discriminated against him by failing to make reasonable adjustments, harassing and victimising him, and unfairly dismissing him.

HART Paramedic (7 years' service) v South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

A HART paramedic with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after developing PTSD from a training incident. The tribunal awarded £26,087 in compensation.

Former employee v Garmston Professional Ltd

A former employee won £35,163 after her employer failed to submit a response to her pregnancy discrimination claim in time, leading to a default judgment.

MASH/Link Officer (7 years' service) v London Borough of Havering

A MASH/Link Officer with seven years' service was constructively dismissed after being removed from management duties and having her distress ignored. The tribunal awarded £39,168, reduced by 25% for her own conduct.

Former employee v Go Learn Education Limited

A former employee won £35,338.70 after Go Learn Education Limited made unauthorised wage deductions, failed to pay notice pay, and withheld holiday pay on termination.

Bus driver v A & A Coach Travel Ltd

A bus driver with Asperger's Syndrome was constructively dismissed after repeated abusive comments on a WhatsApp group and threats to sack him if he pursued an insurance claim. The tribunal awarded £25,000 for injury to feelings.

Former employee (pregnant at time of dismissal) v VPS PVT Limited

A tribunal found that VPS PVT Limited unfairly dismissed a pregnant employee and discriminated against her by failing to carry out a health and safety risk assessment. The claimant was awarded £23,823.50 in compensation.

Former employees v AAQUA LIMITED

Two former employees of AAQUA LIMITED were awarded over £24,000 after the company failed to respond to claims for unpaid wages, notice pay, and accrued holiday pay.

Sales Manager (3 years 8 months' service) v Jansen UK Ltd

A sales manager who was dismissed by phone after insisting on a contractual £3k bonus has been awarded over £39,000 for unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the real reason was the bonus dispute, not poor performance.

Town Clerk (6 years' service) v Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council

A town clerk with six years' service resigned after her employer delayed a pay review and gave evasive responses to her grievance. The tribunal found she was constructively unfairly dismissed and awarded £40,299.

Senior Store Manager (11 years' service) v Credentia Foods Ltd

A senior store manager who resigned after his new employer withheld paternity pay and started disciplinary proceedings for unauthorised absence has won a constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £20,446.

Former employee (25 years' service) v MB Evans Limited

A Cardiff tribunal found that MB Evans Limited unfairly dismissed a 25-year employee without notice during a redundancy. The employee was awarded £21,936 in compensation.

Former employee (6 years' service) v Ibco Limited

A tribunal upheld claims of unfair dismissal, indirect race discrimination, and victimisation for one former employee, and unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and failure to make reasonable adjustments for another. Damages of £31,752 were awarded to the first claimant.

Community Support Worker (30 years' service) v Bolton Cares (A) Limited

A community support worker with 30 years' service was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer moved her to a location inaccessible by public transport without any consultation. The tribunal awarded £39,609.

Health Care Assistant (bank staff, mental health) v Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust

A bank health care assistant at an NHS trust was de-registered after raising concerns about patients' neglected animals. The tribunal ruled she suffered a detriment for making protected disclosures.

Head of Property Management (4 years' service) v Stow Residential Ltd t/a Stow Brothers

A head of property management who refused to create false documents for an insurance claim was unfairly dismissed. The tribunal found the employer manufactured allegations and predetermined the outcome.

Registered Care Home Manager (4 years' service) v Hastings & Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind

A registered care home manager with four years' service has won her unfair dismissal claim after a tribunal found her employer failed to establish a fair reason for dismissal. The tribunal awarded £24,697.76, including a 15% uplift for breaching the ACAS Code.

Gardener (part-time, 4.5 years' service) v Care UK Community Partnerships Limited

A part-time gardener with anxiety was unfairly dismissed after refusing to take COVID-19 tests. The tribunal awarded £27,605.13 in damages.

Former employee v Ocean Design Storage Solutions Limited

A former employee won over £24,500 after being made redundant without consultation and suffering unauthorised deductions, unpaid holiday pay, and breach of contract.

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.

Former employee (accountancy business) v Mohammad Afzal Shaheen t/a Global Link Associates

A former accountancy employee was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against due to her pregnancy and maternity leave. The tribunal awarded her £26,599.12 after the employer failed to attend the hearing.

DWP employee (17 years' service) v Department for Work and Pensions

A DWP employee with ME who worked reduced hours for years was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against. Tribunal awards £47,087.46 and recommends a positive reference.

Airline employee (32 years' service) v British Airways plc

British Airways unfairly dismissed a 32-year employee for alleged misuse of sickness and dependency leave. The tribunal found the employer presumed absences were not genuine, awarding over £49,000.

Hygiene operative (16 years' service) v Anglo Beef Processors UK

A hygiene operative with 16 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a disciplinary hearing that had already decided his guilt. The tribunal awarded £23,091 in compensation.

Sales Manager (24 years' service) v The Estate of Glenn Hamish Manuel T/A Baytree Car Sales

A sales manager with 24 years' service was dismissed by text message without any disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded him £38,229.54 for unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, and breach of contract.

Executive and HR Assistant (5 years' service) v Bradford Management Services Ltd

An executive and HR assistant who was demoted and given a verbal warning for theft after returning from maternity leave won her constructive unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination claims. The Leeds tribunal awarded £32,028.

Senior Night Carer (1 year 3 months' service) v Zion Care (St Albans) Limited

A senior night carer was automatically unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about resident neglect and safety at a care home. The tribunal awarded £24,594 in compensation.

Former employees (3 years' service) v Costal and Country Devonshire Arms Ltd (trading as Coastal and Country Devonshire Arms Ltd)

Two former employees were unfairly dismissed and awarded over £42,000 for unpaid notice, unauthorised deductions, holiday pay, and pension contributions, plus a 25% uplift for the employer's failure to comply with ACAS rules.

Former employee v NFS Hotel Technology Limited

A former employee won his unfair dismissal claim against NFS Hotel Technology Limited, receiving over £28,700 in compensation. The respondent did not attend the hearing.

Former employee (driver) v 247 West London Ltd

A former driver for 247 West London Ltd who endured homophobic harassment and an overdose was constructively dismissed. The tribunal awarded £31,517, including £12,000 for injury to feelings.

Former employee (admin/office role) v Garden County Vending Ltd

A former employee won £24,250 after the tribunal found she was victimised and sexually harassed following protected disclosures about hygiene issues, though her constructive unfair dismissal claim failed.

Former employee (17 years' service) v Rayhome Limited

A former employee with 17 years' service was awarded over £20,000 after her employer failed to pay wages, notice pay, holiday pay, and pension contributions upon redundancy.

Unit Manager (CQC Registered Manager, 12 years in health and social care) v HC-One Limited

A care home unit manager was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing after raising concerns about unsafe removal of bed rails. He was also racially harassed by a nurse. The tribunal awarded £45,837.90.

Former employee v Openreach Limited

A former Openreach employee won his unfair dismissal claim but saw his compensation cut by 30% because his own conduct contributed to his sacking. The tribunal awarded £42,845.56.

Petrol station employee (17 years' service) v AKS Forcort Limited

A petrol station employee with 17 years' service was automatically unfairly dismissed when the incoming operator refused to hire her. The tribunal awarded £29,242.10, with the transferee held solely liable.

Former employee (security services) v Marshall 247 Services Ltd (in liquidation)

A security services employee was unfairly dismissed and subjected to detriments after refusing to forego holiday rights. The tribunal awarded over £46,000 in compensation.

Former employee (6 years' service) v WFM Food London Ltd

A former employee with six years' service was unfairly dismissed by WFM Food London Ltd and awarded £27,863 after the company failed to follow the ACAS code and made unauthorised deductions from wages.

Agency driver v DHU Healthcare CIC

An agency driver who was dismissed after his mask exemption led to a dispute with a healthcare provider has won his unfair dismissal claim, but the tribunal found he was not an employee of the company that refused his services.

Client relationship manager (3 months' service) v Affinity Finance Ltd (in administration)

A client relationship manager was automatically unfairly dismissed after telling her employer she was pregnant, just weeks into her probation. The tribunal awarded over £28,500 for pregnancy and race discrimination.

Clinical Programme Lead (7 years' service) v NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board

A Clinical Programme Lead who worked for the NHS for seven years under successive 'contract for services' agreements has been found to be an employee and unfairly dismissed in a redundancy restructure. She was awarded £25,000.

Former employee v Unite Telecoms Limited

A former employee won £29,477 in disability discrimination and holiday pay after Unite Telecoms Limited failed to comply with tribunal orders and had its response struck out.

Quality Lead (18 years' service) v Mitie Group Plc

A Quality Lead with 18 years' service was unfairly dismissed when Mitie Group Plc used flawed selection criteria and a perfunctory consultation process in a redundancy exercise. The tribunal awarded £46,933.64.

Sewing Machinist (7 years' service) v Sew On and Sew Forth Limited

A Norwich tribunal awarded £20,891.76 to a sewing machinist who was unfairly selected for redundancy when her employer closed the business but only dismissed her. The award included a 20% uplift for breaching the ACAS Code of Practice.

Healthcare worker v Fenwick Healthcare Staffing Limited

A healthcare worker was dismissed days after telling her employer she was pregnant. The tribunal awarded £26,898 for unfair dismissal, pregnancy discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.

Practice Manager (4.5 years' service) v Dr A Milner t/a Anlaby Surgery

A practice manager with 4.5 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a dispute over pay for work at an Improving Access Hub. The tribunal found the real reason was a breakdown in the relationship, not misconduct. She was awarded £24,440.

Former employee v Fyre Group Limited

A former employee won over £41,000 for pregnancy discrimination after her employer failed to respond to the tribunal claim. The award includes loss of earnings, injury to feelings, and an ACAS uplift.

Printing assistant (graphic design) (2 months' service) v H & L Trading Ltd

A printing assistant with only two months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after emailing his employer about back pain caused by a low worktable. The tribunal awarded £23,192.40.

Dental nurse (GDC accredited) v Mr J O’Dea t/a St Clement Dental Care

A dental nurse who suffered a brain haemorrhage after childbirth was unfairly dismissed by her employer, who failed to consult her or obtain an up-to-date medical report. The tribunal awarded her £38,191 in compensation.

NHS employee v Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

An NHS employee was unfairly dismissed but had her compensation cut by 50% for contributory conduct. Her race discrimination claims were dismissed.

Former employee v Riatex Ltd

A former employee with PTSD was awarded over £22,700 after her employer discriminated against her because of her disability and then failed to defend the claim.

Former employee v Alnmaritec Limited (In Creditors Voluntary Liquidation)

A former employee won over £37,000 after her employer failed to defend her claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. The remedy was decided on the papers.

Administrator (25 years' service) v The Weston Turville Golf Club Ltd

An administrator with 25 years' service won £21,237 after being constructively dismissed when her employer changed her role, required her to work while on furlough, and sent work during sick leave.

Service Delivery Manager (2 years' service) v Vohkus Limited

A Service Delivery Manager was unfairly dismissed for alleged misconduct and awarded £20,927 after his employer failed to respond to the tribunal claim. The award covered lost earnings and future loss.

Security systems engineer (9 years' service) v London Security Automation Limited

A security systems engineer with 9 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer discovered he had done private work for a client, but failed to hold a disciplinary hearing. The tribunal awarded £25,664 in compensation.

Head of Operations (16 years' service) v Vespertine Holidays Ltd

A tribunal found that Vespertine Holidays Ltd unfairly dismissed a Head of Operations with 16 years' service, who discovered her redundancy only when she received a P45. She was awarded £34,282.

Teacher of English (6 years' service) v Shirley High School Performing Arts College

A teacher with six years' service was constructively unfairly dismissed after being pressured to sign a performance improvement plan and facing a delayed grievance process. She was awarded £40,408.

Regional Sales Director (16 years' service) v Hadley Steel Framing Limited

A Regional Sales Director with 16 years' service was unfairly dismissed for redundancy after the employer rushed consultation and failed to consider alternatives. The tribunal awarded £34,295 but applied a 90% Polkey reduction.

Former employee v Arnold Sanderson Limited (in creditors' voluntary liquidation)

A former employee of Arnold Sanderson Limited has been awarded nearly £30,000 after the company dismissed him by reason of redundancy and failed to respond to his tribunal claim.

Sales manager (1 year's service) v ARH UK Limited

A sales manager who was told his wife should care for their sick child and was forced to work while on furlough has been awarded over £26,000 by an employment tribunal.

Business Manager and PA (17 years' service) v Lactodorum Contracts Limited

A business manager and PA with 17 years' service was summarily dismissed for alleged gross misconduct without any investigation or hearing. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded £33,813.

Primary school teacher (part-time) v The Governing Body of North Downs Primary School

A tribunal found that a primary school failed to make reasonable adjustments for a teacher with photo-sensitive epilepsy after removing her projector and installing a touchscreen she could not use. She was awarded over £22,000.

Former employee v Stan Smith and Sons Ltd

A former employee has been awarded £36,390 after the employer's response was struck out for non-compliance, leading to a finding of unfair dismissal.

Cleaning operative (15 hours/week) v TC Facilities Management Ltd

A cleaning operative was unfairly dismissed after refusing to attend mediation with a co-worker who had called him a 'golliwog' and 'cheeky monkey'. The tribunal awarded £29,251 in compensation.

Community healthcare professional (HCPC-registered) v Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

A community healthcare professional was unfairly dismissed by Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust after a biased investigation into an allegation he tried to film a colleague in the ladies' toilets. The tribunal awarded £21,469.59.

Plaster technician/orthopaedic practitioner (11 years' service) v James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A plaster technician with 11 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a disciplinary panel imposed a final written warning and redeployment, but an appeal panel restricted redeployment to non-clinical roles without consulting him. Tribunal awarded £22,335.09.

Joint pub managers (Brunton Arms, Nunthorpe) v Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)

Two pub managers who resigned after Samuel Smith Old Brewery deducted £4,361 from their wages for alleged stock losses have won their claims for unauthorised deductions and constructive unfair dismissal, receiving £35,791 in compensation.

Sales and Operator Manager (11 years' service) v Interactive Resorts Ltd

A sales and operator manager with 11 years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer stopped paying her and later claimed gross misconduct. The tribunal found the real reason was redundancy and awarded over £30,000.

Programmer (17 years' service) v British Telecommunications PLC

A programmer with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed by BT after the company relied on a six-month-old medical report and ignored an offer of updated evidence. The tribunal awarded £46,939.95.

Assistant Unit Manager (19 years' service in residential children's care) v City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

An assistant unit manager with 19 years' service was constructively dismissed after the council failed to address safety concerns, delayed her grievances, and refused to redeploy her despite her disability. The tribunal awarded £35,208.

Former employee v Next Distribution Limited

A former employee of Next Distribution Limited has been awarded £21,964 after the tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed during a flawed redundancy process and the company failed to provide a perching stool as a reasonable adjustment for her disability.

NHS employee v Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An NHS employee was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against because of his disability. The tribunal awarded £26,852.61, reduced by 35% for the chance he could have been fairly dismissed.

Former employee v Maldon Brewing Company Ltd

A former employee was awarded over £22,800 after his employer stopped paying him from June 2021 and then dismissed him by reason of redundancy in November 2021 without paying notice or holiday pay.

Inclusion support worker (term-time only) v Pembrokeshire County Council

A term-time inclusion support worker who resigned after her employer refused her flexible working requests has won claims for indirect sex discrimination and constructive dismissal. She was awarded £45,961.

Carer (18 years' service) v St Mary's Care Ltd

A carer who resigned after her employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for her back condition and made unlawful deductions from her wages has been awarded over £44,000 for constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Therapist (family therapy, eating disorders unit) v Priory Healthcare Limited

A therapist at Priory Healthcare who refused to attend work during the first national lockdown and raised health and safety concerns has been awarded over £42,000 for constructive unfair dismissal.

Accounts Assistant/Property Manager (2 years 6 months' service) v Cawdor Cars (Newcastle Emlyn) Ltd

An accounts assistant with psoriatic arthritis was constructively dismissed after a manager deliberately coughed in her direction when she asked for social distancing. The tribunal awarded £26,438.84.

Supermarket assistant (17 years' service) v John Lewis PLC

A supermarket assistant with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed after sending bizarre text messages to his manager. The tribunal awarded £33,232.48, finding the employer's investigation was inadequate.

Chargehand in street cleansing department (2 years' service) v Royal Borough of Greenwich

A black chargehand was suspended for alleged drug-taking four months before his white colleagues, and the council withheld key documents. The tribunal struck out the respondent's case and awarded £21,688.

Teacher (28 years), Deputy Head, Vice Principal, Acting Principal v The Phoenix Academy Trust (later Community Inclusive Trust)

A teacher with 28 years' service was awarded £48,117 after the tribunal found the school's conduct—including repeated suggestions to resign and delays returning his possessions—breached trust and confidence, entitling him to resign and claim constructive unfair dismissal.

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.

Catering Supervisor (5 weeks' service before disability disclosure) v University of Essex Campus Services Ltd

A catering supervisor with depression won over £30,000 after a tribunal found his employer failed to make reasonable adjustments by holding a disciplinary hearing before concluding his grievance and by ending his probation without further extension.

Housing Advice Worker / Housing Advisor (8 years' service) v Bermondsey Central Hall Methodist Church

A housing advisor with eight years' service was constructively dismissed after her employer instructed her to hand over work and equipment within two days, breaching the implied term of trust and confidence. The tribunal awarded £34,106.

Sales advisor (7 years' service) v J. S. Bloor (Services) Limited

A sales advisor with Polymyositis was unfairly dismissed after being scored lowest in a redundancy selection matrix that made incorrect assumptions about her ability to work alone. The tribunal awarded £46,658.71, with a 50% Polkey reduction.

Administrator (3 years' service) v D. Delta Ltd t/a Mira Boiler (in Liquidation)

An administrator who raised concerns about inadequate Covid-19 safety measures was unfairly dismissed. The tribunal awarded £33,571 in compensation.

Site supervisor/manager in window fitting v Flexwood Windows Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation)

A tribunal ruled that a site supervisor who signed self-employed contracts with two agencies was in fact an employee of the end-user, Flexwood Windows Ltd, and awarded over £28,800 for unfair dismissal.

Solicitor (personal injury) v Charles Gregory Solicitors Ltd

A solicitor was constructively unfairly dismissed when his new employer failed to consult him about a TUPE transfer and imposed unilateral contract changes. The tribunal awarded £20,399.

Support Worker (zero-hours contract) v ABC Recruitment & Training Ltd

A zero-hours support worker who reported a machete on site and was later assaulted by a resident was removed from the work rota after raising concerns. The tribunal found she suffered 11 detriments because of her protected disclosures and awarded £27,677.28.

Senior nursing assistant (band 3) v Guy’s & St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust

A senior nursing assistant was unfairly dismissed after her employer required her to compete for sedentary roles despite medical advice. The tribunal awarded £21,173.

Administrator / Regional Co-Ordinator (3 years' service) v Tudor Contract Cleaners Limited

A tribunal found that a manager's comment to a mixed-heritage employee during a grievance appeal hearing amounted to direct race discrimination and harassment, awarding £20,243 in injury to feelings.

Business development manager (senior, 4 years' service) v Ground Control Limited

A business development manager was unfairly dismissed after an anonymous allegation that he tried to poach colleagues. The tribunal found the investigation was inadequate and the real reason was his report on team morale.

Rigger (2 years' service) v Cape Environmental Services Limited t/a Altrad Services

A rigger with two years' service was unfairly dismissed after an investigation relied on an anonymous witness who refused to provide a statement. The tribunal awarded £39,330.

Teaching Assistant (12 years' service) v Calthorpe Teaching Academy

A teaching assistant with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his school rejected his ill-health retirement application because of cost. The tribunal awarded £24,290.

Senior Compliance Officer and Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (5 years' service) v Dahabshiil Money Transfer Services

A senior compliance officer was unfairly dismissed after being scored for redundancy against the wrong pay scale. The tribunal awarded £22,987.92 after applying a 15% Polkey reduction.

Takeaway food shop worker (2 years' service) v Bagelmania London Limited (in liquidation)

A pregnant takeaway shop worker was dismissed after her employer removed her from the rota, then faced a county court claim and threats of police action when she contacted ACAS. The tribunal awarded £40,000 for unfair dismissal, pregnancy discrimination and victimisation.

Court Worker / Offender Recovery Worker (10 years' service) v Blenheim CDP

A court worker with 10 years' service was constructively dismissed after her employer refused to adjust her start time or move her from a difficult team. The tribunal awarded £48,476.

CEO and co-founder v Peoples Coffee Ltd

A co-founder and CEO who was summarily dismissed for gross misconduct after a disciplinary meeting he did not attend has won his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded him over £41,000 in compensation.

IT Manager (4 years' service) v Crystal Ball Limited

An IT manager with complex regional pain syndrome was constructively dismissed after his employer became hostile when he requested reasonable adjustments. The tribunal awarded £30,011.

Project Lead (5 years' service) v The Church of England Children’s Society

Redundancy dismissal unfair after employer failed to interview for alternative role

Senior Carer and Manager's Assistant (14 years' service) v Jasmine Care (Holdings) Limited

A senior carer with 14 years' service was constructively dismissed after her employer unilaterally reduced her hours and pay, then suspended her over alleged holiday pay fraud. The tribunal awarded £41,039 in compensation.