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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Work coach (2 years' service) v Department for Work and Pensions

An employment tribunal struck out a work coach's direct sex discrimination claim after she was dismissed for unauthorised searches, but allowed her discrimination arising from disability claim to proceed.

Housekeeping Assistant (2 years' service) v Athlone House Limited

A housekeeping assistant's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because UK sanctions on the company's owner made it illegal to pay her. The tribunal said the claim had no reasonable prospect of success.

Former employee v Kings College London Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Kings College London was struck out because they did not have the required two years' service. Their discrimination claims were dismissed after a hearing.

Former employee v Munro Leisure Investments Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims have been struck out after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing and did not comply with tribunal orders to provide evidence.

Labourer (construction) v Ardmore Construction Limited

A construction labourer who alleges he was subjected to monkey chants and racist abuse can proceed with his claim after the tribunal refused to strike it out, despite his late compliance with orders.

Supply teacher v Ravenscroft Park Preparatory School

A tribunal allowed a supply teacher to amend her disability discrimination claim to include victimisation, and later granted an anonymity order after initially refusing it.

Former employee (funeral director, 31 years' service) v Estate of D B Roberts t/a Gwyn Jones Funeral Directors

An employment tribunal has ruled that a funeral director with 31 years' service was not a disabled person under the Equality Act, dismissing his disability discrimination claims.

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.

Former employee v Guardian Industrial (UK) Ltd

A former employee with a disability was awarded £3,892 after his employer demanded daily site diaries to verify attendance at medical appointments. The tribunal found this amounted to victimisation and unfavourable treatment arising from disability.

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.

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.

Pre-assessment Nurse (14 months' service) v Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

A pre-assessment nurse who carried out paid Botox procedures while signed off sick was fairly dismissed for misconduct. The tribunal rejected her claims of disability discrimination and victimisation.

Former employee v OCS Group UK Ltd

A former employee's claim for unfair dismissal and race discrimination failed due to time limits, but the tribunal awarded £243.54 for unpaid holiday pay.

Hairdresser (9 years' service) v Langley & Brading Ltd

A hairdresser's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because she presented it too late, despite her premature baby and autism. The tribunal found no reasonable prospects of showing it was not reasonably practicable to claim earlier.

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.

Site Manager (8 months' service) v Petrogas Group UK Limited

A site manager who was dismissed after just eight months had his unfair dismissal claim struck out for lack of qualifying service. His race discrimination claims were allowed to proceed but subject to a £100 deposit order.

Former employee (business service consultant) v UK Direct Business Solutions Limited

A former business service consultant's direct sex discrimination and bonus claims were struck out, but her sexual harassment and harassment related to sex claims will proceed to a final hearing.

Former employee v Senol & Senol Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed for lack of continuity of employment, and his race discrimination claim was thrown out as out of time. Other claims were struck out for failing to actively pursue them.

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.

Chef (3 years' service) v Farmhouse Kitchen Huntleys Limited

A chef was automatically unfairly dismissed when her employer fired her by message after she requested time off for pregnancy-related bleeding. The tribunal awarded £18,479 for unfair dismissal, discrimination, and unauthorised deductions.

Agency worker (customer service advisor/analyst) v Supply Chain Coordination Limited (1), Unipart Group Limited (2)

An agency worker who claimed unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and equal pay against the end-user and hirer lost all claims after the tribunal found he was not an employee of either respondent.

Former employee v University of Bradford

A former employee of the University of Bradford had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he had less than two years' service. His harassment and disability discrimination claims were also struck out for procedural failures.

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 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.

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 UK Cleaning Contracts Limited

A cleaner was dismissed while pregnant, without a maternity risk assessment. The tribunal awarded £9,107.40, including £7,500 for injury to feelings.

Accounts Manager (3 years' service) v G. & M.J. Crouch & Son Ltd

A tribunal upheld one claim of direct sex discrimination after an accounts manager was told a client 'likes pretty women', but dismissed her constructive dismissal and other claims.

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 Dunton Environmental Limited

A former employee who claimed disability discrimination based on ADHD had her claim dismissed after the tribunal found she had not proven she had the condition on the balance of probabilities.

Assistant Practitioner (22 Jan 2019 – 17 Dec 2020) v Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

A tribunal dismissed a former NHS assistant practitioner's racial harassment claims, finding the allegations were not supported by evidence and were brought too late. The claimant was ordered to pay £5,000 costs for unreasonable conduct.

NHS employee v Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

An NHS employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were dismissed, but the tribunal refused the Trust's application for costs, finding she had a genuine belief in her case and did not act unreasonably.

Former employee v Selfridges Retail Ltd

A tribunal struck out a deaf former employee's disability discrimination claim after she failed to comply with directions and attempted to add new claims that went beyond her original ET1.

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.

Registered mental health nurse (2 years 9 months' service) v Cygnet NW Limited

A registered mental health nurse who alleged race discrimination and harassment by Cygnet NW Limited has had all his claims dismissed by the Sheffield Employment Tribunal.

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 Nuffield Health

A former employee's disability discrimination claim against Nuffield Health was struck out after he failed to actively pursue it for eight months, despite being given extra support due to his autism.

Agency caretaker (13 days' service) v Future Academies

An agency caretaker who worked for only 13 days at Pimlico Academy lost his claims of direct and indirect discrimination over keys, phone use, and prayer breaks. The tribunal found no less favourable treatment.

Former employee (10 days' service) v MacBeattie Recruitment Ltd t/as ROC Recruitment

A tribunal dismissed a former employee's race discrimination claim after she filed it two weeks past the extended deadline, finding no credible reason for the delay and describing the claim's merits as weak.

Former employee v Cinzia Morris and Ian Morris

A former employee's race and religion discrimination claims were struck out after she failed to provide a properly constructed amendment despite a tribunal order. Her solicitor's last-minute postponement request was refused.

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 v Ministry of Justice

A former employee was allowed to amend her claim to add details to a failure to make reasonable adjustments claim, but her attempt to add new claims of direct sex discrimination and harassment was refused by the tribunal.

Call centre agent (10 months' service) v Salim Algunaidi

A call centre agent with learning difficulties failed to prove that his managers discriminated against him. The tribunal dismissed claims of failure to make reasonable adjustments and harassment.

Former employee v Beaver-Visitec International Limited

A former employee's harassment and victimisation claims against her employer were deemed in time if there was conduct over a period, but time was extended for a harassment claim against the individual manager.

Former employee v C A Leith (Opticians) Limited

A former optician employee's disability discrimination claims were dismissed because they were filed too late. The tribunal refused to extend the time limit, finding it was not just and equitable to do so.

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.

Non-registered vaccinator (supplied by Bank Partners to UCLH) v Anonymous respondent

A tribunal dismissed claims of disability discrimination and harassment by a vaccinator with borderline personality disorder who was sent home from work due to concerns about her emotional stability and medication status.

Passenger Assistant (3 years 6 months' service) v Elizabeth Abbots T/A Ladybirds Travel

A tribunal found a passenger assistant with sciatica was not disabled at the time of her dismissal, because her symptoms had not lasted 12 months and there was no evidence they would. The disability discrimination claim was dismissed.

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.

Former employee v Premier EA and FS Ltd

A former employee of Premier EA and FS Ltd has been awarded £58,077 after the tribunal found she was subjected to pregnancy and maternity discrimination, victimisation for raising grievances, and detriment for making protected disclosures, culminating in her unfair dismissal.

Former employee v Ocado Central Services Ltd

A former employee with a disability succeeded in a reasonable adjustments claim after Ocado failed to implement a phased return to work recommended by occupational health. The tribunal awarded £8,271.35, including £5,000 for injury to feelings.

Former employee v Amazon UK Services Limited

A tribunal ruled that a former Amazon employee with tendonitis, polyarthritis and cervicalgia was disabled under the Equality Act, despite the employer's occupational health reports suggesting otherwise.

Global IT Finance Planning and Analysis Manager (5 years' service) v Walgreens Boots Alliance Services Limited

A tribunal dismissed a manager's race and sex discrimination claims because they were presented too late, finding that separate promotion decisions were not part of a continuing act and that it was not just and equitable to extend time.

Teaching Assistant (5 years' service) v Lancashire County Council

A teaching assistant with anxiety and depression failed to prove that a council's refusal to let his mother represent him at a disciplinary appeal was a failure to make reasonable adjustments. The tribunal dismissed the claim.

Customer Support Officer (15 months' service) v Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency

A Customer Support Officer with long COVID and diabetes was dismissed after 8 months' absence. The tribunal rejected his disability discrimination claims, finding the DVLA acted reasonably.

Contracts and Procurement Lawyer (agency worker) v London Borough of Waltham Forest

An agency Contracts and Procurement Lawyer lost her race discrimination, harassment and victimisation claims against the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The tribunal also ordered her to pay costs for pursuing claims with no reasonable prospect of success.

Sterile Cleaning Supervisor (former employee) v Mitie Ltd, GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited, Draefern Ltd t/as GI Group

A former sterile cleaning supervisor had her disability discrimination claim against an employment agency struck out after she could not identify any discriminatory act by the agency.

Paralegal/caseworker (1 year 10 months' service) v Khans Solicitors

A paralegal with six disabilities was unfairly dismissed after asserting her right to be paid and asking for reasonable adjustments. The tribunal awarded £109,020.64.

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.

Former postal worker (OPG, 8 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Ltd

A former Royal Mail employee who was dismissed for gross misconduct claimed his application for a seasonal role was rejected because of his earlier discrimination complaints. The tribunal disagreed, finding the rejection was automatic and unrelated to any protected act.

Former employee v The Blurt Foundation CIC (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation)

A former employee won automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy/maternity discrimination claims after The Blurt Foundation failed to respond. The tribunal awarded £15,093.21, including an uplift for breaching the Acas Code.

Former employee v GI Group Recruitment Ltd and BMW (UK) Manufacturing Ltd

A former agency worker's claims of disability discrimination against GI Group Recruitment Ltd and BMW (UK) Manufacturing Ltd were dismissed after the tribunal found he was not an employee and his complaints were not well founded.

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.

Business consultant (8 months' service) v Eunisure Limited (in voluntary liquidation)

A business consultant who was refused homeworking after training has won £5,130 for unpaid commission, holiday pay and notice pay, but her claim of associative disability discrimination was dismissed.

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.

Social worker (12 years' service) v Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

A social worker with 12 years' service had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims dismissed after she failed to comply with a deposit order and an unless order. Her application to set aside the dismissal was refused.

Former employee v Wales England Care Ltd

A former employee's pregnancy-related unfair dismissal claim against Wales England Care Ltd was allowed to proceed after the tribunal identified the correct employer, dismissing claims against a dissolved company and a liquidated one.

Former employee v Vibrant Energy Matters Ltd

A former employee has won her harassment and victimisation claims after her employer forwarded her emails alleging sex discrimination to the person she complained about, who then called her. She was later dismissed.

Technician (6 years' service) v Crossroads Group Limited

An employment tribunal has ruled that a technician with an inguinal hernia, prolapsed disc and nerve damage was disabled under the Equality Act from June 2022. The decision clears the way for his claims of disability discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments.

Former employee (technician) v Gi Group Recruitment Ltd

A tribunal struck out a former technician's race and religion discrimination claims as out of time and without reasonable prospects. A deposit order was made for a constructive unfair dismissal claim.

Smart Meter Installer (11 months' service) v Morrison Data Services Limited

A smart meter installer with chronic migraines was dismissed after three months' absence. The tribunal found he was disabled but that the employer acted reasonably and did not discriminate.

Former employee v British Telecommunications plc

A tribunal struck out a former employee's claims because they were presented five months late, and refused to extend time even after the employee submitted additional medical evidence.

Responsive repairs plumber (6 years' service) v Coalo Limited

A plumber with six years' service was awarded £134,411 after his employer failed to implement occupational health recommendations, cut his sick pay, and ignored his grievance. The tribunal found constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Police officer (18 months' service) v British Transport Police Authority

A police officer with PTSD who was dismissed after a domestic violence allegation has lost his disability and sex discrimination claims. The tribunal found the misconduct panel's decision was not influenced by his disability.

Former employee v Portobello House Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were struck out after the tribunal found they were presented too late, even though she had started early conciliation.

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.

Nurse (care home) v Alliance Care (Dales Homes) Limited

A care home nurse who claimed race discrimination after receiving a final written warning for a fire safety breach has had his claim dismissed. The tribunal found no less favourable treatment compared to other staff.

Process and Technical Manager (11 years' service) v Slicker Recycling Limited

A tribunal dismissed a claim for unfair dismissal and discrimination after the claimant presented his case one day late and failed to attend hearings or provide any explanation for the delay.

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 employee v Circle Wood Ltd

A tribunal struck out a former employee's claim that she was discriminated against because of her caring responsibilities for her disabled mother, ruling that section 15 of the Equality Act does not cover discrimination by association.

Lead Engagement & Core Production Officer (local authority) v Mosses Community Association Limited (in Voluntary Creditors Liquidation)

A local authority employee was awarded £15,483 after her employer's response was struck out for failing to comply with case management orders, leaving the tribunal unable to hold a fair hearing.

Seasonal groundsman (14 months' service) v Lickhill Manor Ltd t/a Lincomb Lock Caravan Park

A seasonal groundsman who was dismissed while signed off sick lost his disability discrimination and unfair dismissal claims after the tribunal found he was not genuinely unable to work due to his disability but was instead pursuing his own private businesses.

Clinical director lead veterinary surgeon v Medivet Group Limited

A veterinary surgeon who claimed disability discrimination over her dismissal lost her case because her employer did not know and could not reasonably have known she was disabled due to hypothyroidism.

Former employee v Woods Catering Staffordshire Ltd (in liquidation)

A former employee with a disability was awarded over £320,000 after an employment tribunal found she was harassed, victimised, and unfairly dismissed by Woods Catering Staffordshire Ltd and its director.

Job applicant (former Band 2 Clerical Supervisor) v Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

A job applicant with fibromyalgia had his offer withdrawn after requesting part-time hours. The tribunal found direct disability discrimination and awarded £8,067.

Former employee v Heavenly Body Ltd

A former employee has been awarded £10,282 after her employer, Heavenly Body Ltd, failed to attend hearings or respond to claims of unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination.

Former employee v Green and Brown Ltd

A former employee with a dilated right kidney has been found disabled under the Equality Act, allowing his discrimination claims to proceed to a full hearing.

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.

Support worker (2.5 months' service) v Accomplish Group Limited

A support worker with 2.5 months' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after swearing at a person they supported. The tribunal rejected claims of disability discrimination because the employer did not know of his undiagnosed ADHD.

Former employee v London Underground Ltd

A former employee of London Underground has won claims of unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and failure to make reasonable adjustments. The tribunal awarded £121,922.59 in compensation.

Teaching Assistant (6 months' service) v Knossington Grange School Ltd

A tribunal ruled that a teaching assistant with ADHD, anxiety and depression was disabled at the time of her employment, allowing her disability discrimination claim to proceed.

Traffic Order/Project Engineer (11 years' service) v London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

An engineer with 11 years' service resigned by email but the council's IT system quarantined it; the disciplinary hearing went ahead and she was dismissed. The tribunal struck out her discrimination and victimisation claims.

Production line worker (12 years' service) v Jaguar Land Rover Limited

A production line worker with 12 years' service failed to prove that Jaguar Land Rover victimised him by managing his sickness absence after he brought a sex discrimination claim. The tribunal found the employer's actions were not because of the protected act.

Contract worker (via employment business) v Express Medicals Ltd

A contract worker's claim of disability discrimination against an employment business and a medical assessment company was struck out after the tribunal found he had not pleaded that either was his employer or principal under the Equality Act.

Teaching assistant v Hospital and Home Education

A teaching assistant who resigned in September 2021 waited over 11 months to start ACAS early conciliation. The tribunal refused to extend time, dismissing her disability discrimination claim as out of time.

Retail Sales Advisor (4 months' service) v Eurochange Limited

A retail sales advisor was dismissed during probation for eight absences, five of which were for childcare. The tribunal found no automatic unfair dismissal because the employer offered reinstatement two days later, which the claimant rejected.

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.

Physiotherapist (12 years' service) v Leonard Cheshire Disability

A physiotherapist with 12 years' service who was dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine without a medical exemption has failed to prove his anxiety amounted to a disability under equality law.

Beauty Consultant (zero-hours contract) v E’Quipe Japan Limited

A Chinese beauty consultant who claimed she was dismissed because of her race after an argument with Arabic customers has had her claim struck out. The tribunal found no link between her treatment and her race.

Former employee v Panther Warehousing Ltd

A former employee's disability discrimination claim against Panther Warehousing Ltd was dismissed after she failed to provide evidence of her diabetes and did not attend the hearing.

Professional footballer v Queens Park Rangers Football and Athletic Club Limited

A tribunal ruled that a QPR footballer's unfair dismissal claim was brought too late, but allowed his race and harassment claims against the club, manager John Yems and Crawley Town to go forward due to his severe depression.

Former Enforcement Officer (10 months' service) v Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council

A former enforcement officer with Asperger's and dyslexia was awarded £4,827 after his ex-employer gave a negative job reference because he had brought disability discrimination proceedings.

Administrative Officer (2 years' service) v Brook Street Limited

A tribunal has allowed an administrative officer to amend her disability discrimination claim to include a section 15 claim, while refusing to add new disabilities. The respondent's strike-out applications were largely rejected.

Telesales consultant (6 years' service) v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd

A telesales consultant with menopausal symptoms won £64,645 after her employer failed to make reasonable adjustments and treated her unfavourably due to her disability.

Sales and Lettings Manager (4 months' service) v Ridgway Property Limited

A sales and lettings manager with four months' service lost her race and sex discrimination claims after the tribunal found the alleged incidents of harassment and discrimination did not happen as described. No compensation was awarded.

Healthcare assistant (nursing bank) v Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

A tribunal ruled that a healthcare assistant's left shoulder, lower back and wrist impairments were disabilities, but her premature menopause was not because it only affected her sexual life, not her professional life.

Former ambulance service employee v South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

A former ambulance service employee had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims struck out after lodging them over three weeks late. She was ordered to pay £4,305.48 in costs.

Casual worker (5 years' intermittent service) v Miracle Art and Inspired Sanity Ltd

A casual worker with Asperger Syndrome failed to prove disability discrimination or harassment, but the tribunal ruled she was a worker entitled to holiday pay.

Former employee v Riverside Dental Spa

A default judgment against Riverside Dental Spa for maternity discrimination was revoked when the tribunal discovered the employer had in fact filed its response before the deadline. The case will now proceed to a full hearing.

Senior Nurse Practitioner (nearly 10 years' service) v West London NHS Trust

A senior nurse with nearly 10 years' service claimed disability discrimination for generalised anxiety disorder, but the tribunal found he was not disabled under the Equality Act 2010 due to lack of medical diagnosis and limited impact on daily activities.

Biomedical support worker (5 years' service) v Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust

A tribunal dismissed a biomedical support worker's disability discrimination claims against former colleagues after he failed to attend a public preliminary hearing, despite having previously withdrawn his unfair dismissal claim.

Spray Operative (Japanese knotweed site technician) v Zirkon Ltd

A tribunal refused to strike out a reasonable adjustments claim brought by a spray operative with mixed anxiety and depression, despite the employer arguing the claim had no reasonable prospects. The employer had already conceded unfair dismissal.

Agency worker (Housing Officer, temporary cover) v Notting Hill Genesis

An agency worker who was dismissed after taking three days off without permission to care for his son has lost his claims of race and sex discrimination against Notting Hill Genesis.

Bank admin and clerical worker (2 years' service) v University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

A Birmingham Employment Tribunal dismissed all claims of race discrimination and unfair dismissal brought by a former bank admin worker against University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, finding her allegations of a racist conspiracy involving over 30 people to be without evidence.

Healthcare assistant (19 years' service) v Practice Plus Group Health and Rehabilitation Service Ltd

A healthcare assistant with 19 years' service succeeded in a disability discrimination claim after her employer failed to carry out a BAME risk assessment she had requested. The tribunal found the dismissal fair and rejected victimisation claims.

Former employee v FAE Ventures Ltd (T/a FAE Group)

A tribunal initially struck out a former employee's disability discrimination claims for failing to provide a detailed impact statement, but later reinstated them after reconsidering the proportionality of the sanction.

Former employee (medical centre) v Dr S Zaidi

A tribunal found that a medical centre employee was disabled from December 2019 due to anxiety and depression, earlier than the employer conceded. The ruling confirms that mental impairments can be 'long-term' even before 12 months have passed.

Sterile specialist (5/6 weeks' service) v Norton Healthcare Ltd t/a Teva Runcorn

A tribunal struck out a sterile specialist's race and age discrimination claims after she admitted posting selfies showing confidential information on social media. The claims had no reasonable prospect of success.

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 Gist Ltd

A former employee who missed the deadline for his unfair dismissal claim because he didn't know about the three-month limit was able to proceed with his disability discrimination claim on 'just and equitable' grounds.

Senior academic (highly qualified, working in a senior position) v QAHE Ltd

A highly qualified academic who failed to provide a supplemental impact statement as ordered by the tribunal has been ordered to pay £1,000 in costs. The tribunal found his conduct unreasonable and that it caused a hearing to be postponed.

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.

Former employee v Mitie FM Ltd

A tribunal struck out one part of a former employee's race discrimination claim because the alleged discriminatory act was carried out by a third party, but allowed other allegations to proceed.

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.

Former employee v Norpol Recycling Limited

A former employee who worked for Norpol Recycling Limited for less than two years had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he did not meet the qualifying period. The tribunal also found his disability discrimination claim was out of time.

Taxi driver (school transport driver, 9 years' service) v KingKabs Ltd (formerly Vedamain Ltd)

A tribunal awarded £3,361.96 to a taxi driver who was denied holiday pay and had unauthorised deductions made, but rejected her claims of sex discrimination and detriment for whistleblowing.

Home Care Assistant (5 years' service) v Anchor Hanover Group

A tribunal struck out a home care assistant's race discrimination claim after she failed to pay a £1,200 deposit ordered because her allegations had little prospect of success. The case highlights the risks of bringing claims based on immigration status rather than race.

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.

Trainee bus driver (9 days' service) v Warrington Borough Transport Limited

A trainee bus driver who presented his race discrimination claim one day late has had his case dismissed, with the tribunal refusing to extend time due to a lack of medical evidence explaining the delay.

Warehouse operative v Great Bear Distribution Ltd

A warehouse operative who claimed disability discrimination due to PTSD, abdominal pain and a necrotic hip has had her case dismissed after the tribunal found she was not disabled at the material time.

Finance director and co-owner v Franklin Funeral Directors

A finance director with complex PTSD has been found disabled under the Equality Act after a tribunal accepted her evidence of substantial and long-term effects on day-to-day activities.

Target Support Worker for BME families (9 months' service) v Home-Start Birmingham North West

A target support worker who alleged race discrimination after being suspended for missed safeguarding concerns lost her claims. The tribunal found the employer's actions were not because of race.

Car salesman (3 years' service) v Swansway Garages Limited

An employment tribunal dismissed a car salesman's harassment claim after finding that derogatory comments calling him a paedophile were not related to his sexual orientation. The claimant, who represented himself, was unable to link the abuse to a protected characteristic.

Project Manager (1 year 8 months' service) v essDOCS EMEA LIMITED

A tribunal found that a manager sharing a picture provided in confidence during a grievance appeal amounted to direct sex discrimination. The claimant was awarded £2,331.98.

Senior Social Media Manager (2 years 7 months' service) v Herbalife Europe Limited

A tribunal struck out several race harassment and victimisation allegations from a senior social media manager against Herbalife Europe, ruling they were brought too late. Other claims will proceed to a final hearing.

Care coordinator (12 years' service) v Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

An employment tribunal ruled that a care coordinator with 12 years' service was disabled by anxiety and depression from August 2021, paving the way for her discrimination claims against Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

Health Care Assistant (7 years' service) v Guy’s & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

A healthcare assistant with 7 years' service was dismissed after 20 months' sick leave due to a work-related arm and neck injury. The tribunal found the NHS trust's decision was proportionate, balancing patient safety and staffing needs.

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.

Former employee v Mihomecare Limited

A former care worker succeeded in her unfair dismissal claim against Mihomecare Limited, but the tribunal reduced her compensation to zero because of her own conduct and the likelihood she would have been dismissed anyway.

Warehouse operative (6 years' service) v Tempur UK Ltd

A warehouse operative who resigned after refusing to comply with face-covering and testing rules had his indirect discrimination and constructive dismissal claims struck out after failing to pay a deposit order.

Procurement Support Manager v Thames Valley Housing Association Ltd and Metropolitan Housing Trust Ltd

A Procurement Support Manager dismissed during his probation period lost his claims of race discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments. The tribunal found no evidence that his Russian ethnic origin or undisclosed HIV status played any part in the decision.

Warehouse operative (agency worker) v Taylor Made Golf Limited

A warehouse operative who worked via an agency was not an employee of Taylor Made Golf, but her pregnancy discrimination claim as a contract worker was allowed to proceed despite being nearly a year late.

Former employee v North Rutland Health Partnership

A former employee who withdrew claims against two respondents at a case management hearing failed to have the dismissal judgment reconsidered. The tribunal also dismissed her unfair dismissal claim for lack of jurisdiction but allowed disability discrimination claims to proceed out of time.

Hotel manager (4 years' service) v Delfino Logic Limited

A tribunal dismissed a hotel manager's claims for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and unpaid wages because they were presented over a month late. The judge found that his ADHD did not prevent him from bringing the claim on time.

Former employee v Euroselect

A former employee's pregnancy discrimination and unfair dismissal claim was thrown out because she lodged her claim without an Acas early conciliation certificate. The tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction.

Operator in Facilities Management (4 years' service) v Derby City Council

An operator at Derby City Council had her pregnancy discrimination and harassment claims dismissed because they were brought too late, despite the tribunal finding some treatment was unfavourable.

Agency healthcare assistant (agency worker) v Secretary of State for Justice

An agency healthcare assistant's claims against the Secretary of State for Justice were dismissed after the tribunal found it had no jurisdiction over her unfair dismissal claim and her discrimination claims were presented two days late.

Project Manager (18 months' service) v Lead Digital Limited

A project manager who was subjected to a sexually explicit comment and then dismissed by redundancy won £35,300 after her employer failed to defend the claim. The tribunal awarded £20,000 for injury to feelings and £15,300 for loss of earnings.

Mobile field support driver (10 months' service) v Vorboss Limited

A tribunal ordered a mobile field support driver to pay a £20 deposit for each of her eight sex and race discrimination allegations, finding they had little reasonable prospect 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.

Team leader (5 years' service) v CPSL MIND

A tribunal ruled that a team leader with anxiety and depression was disabled under the Equality Act, even though she managed her condition through self-help and avoided regular doctor visits.

Customer Service Advisor (2 months' service) v Ascensos Limited

A tribunal ruled that a customer service advisor who worked for only two months was not disabled under the Equality Act, dismissing her disability discrimination claims against Ascensos Limited.

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 (head chef) v Queens Hospitality Limited

A head chef who was disciplined and dismissed after making a protected equality act complaint has won her victimisation claim. The tribunal also upheld claims for breach of contract and unlawful deduction from wages.

Night shift worker (5 years' service) v Travelodge Hotels Limited

A Travelodge night shift worker of Asian Pakistani ethnicity was awarded £5,705 after the tribunal found the hotel chain failed to investigate his complaint about being sworn at by a manager, amounting to race discrimination.

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.

Former employee v Katie Hillier Limited

A former employee on maternity leave was unfairly dismissed and denied two months' contractual notice. The tribunal awarded £7,229.68 including injury to feelings and corrected a miscalculation on reconsideration.

Veterinary receptionist (8 years' service) v Hills Park Veterinary Group Ltd.

An employment tribunal found that a veterinary receptionist with 8 years' service was constructively and unfairly dismissed after enduring a series of sex-related comments and unwanted physical contact from a colleague. The tribunal upheld claims of harassment and sex discrimination.

Accounts and Sales Manager (5 years' service) v Eden Horticulture Ltd

A tribunal has ruled that an accounts and sales manager's anxiety was a disability under the Equality Act, and refused the employer's attempt to strike out the claim.

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.

Driver (delivery driver for online grocery orders) v Tesco Stores Limited

A delivery driver who had carpal tunnel syndrome surgery and returned to work without sickness absence was found not to be disabled. The tribunal dismissed her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims.

Senior Employment Consultant (former trade union representative and HR adviser) v Peninsula Business Services Limited

A tribunal dismissed a senior employment consultant's claims that his employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for his dyslexia, and upheld a £430.16 deduction from his final pay for training costs.

Former employee v Department for Work and Pensions

A former employee's claims of disability discrimination and unfair dismissal against the Department for Work and Pensions have been dismissed by the Manchester Employment Tribunal.

Senior Business Development Manager (2 months' service) v The Hut.Com Limited

A senior business development manager dismissed after colleagues discovered her tweets about Islam and hijabs lost her discrimination and unfair dismissal claims. The tribunal ruled her views were not protected philosophical beliefs.

Parking Services Manager (6 years' service) v Crawley Borough Council

A Parking Services Manager with anxiety and depression was not disabled under the Equality Act 2010, the tribunal ruled, striking out his discrimination claims.

Co-director and 50% shareholder of training company v Evolving Edge Ltd

A tribunal dismissed a co-director's claims of pregnancy and sex discrimination against her business partner, ruling that the breakdown was a commercial dispute over profit-sharing and share valuation, not discrimination.

Driver (prison service) v Secretary of State for Justice

A prison service driver who claimed he was deterred from raising a grievance and then dismissed due to his depression has lost his disability discrimination claim. The tribunal found no evidence of discrimination.

IVA drafter (9 months' service) v Finance4me Limited (dissolved)

An IVA drafter with CFS/ME lost her disability discrimination claim after the tribunal ruled she did not have a disability under the Equality Act. No compensation was awarded.

Compliance Engineer (contractor, 7 months' service) v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd

A contractor at Jaguar Land Rover succeeded in claims of sex-related harassment after a male colleague entered her home while she was in the shower and later sent flowers. The tribunal upheld three of five harassment allegations.

Former care home bank worker v Willow Tower Opco1 Ltd

A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim from a care home bank worker who refused the COVID-19 vaccine citing veganism, ruling she lacked continuity of service and her belief was not a protected characteristic.

Former employee (IT sector, 3 years' service) v IBM UK Ltd

A former IBM employee won permission to amend his race discrimination claim to include the grievance process, but earlier allegations were struck out as out of time.

Former employee v PJ Southport Limited t/a Papa John's

A former employee won £7,432 in a race discrimination claim after the employer's response was struck out and it failed to attend the hearing.

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.

Telephone operator (taxi firm) v Key Cars (Widnes) Ltd (in Liquidation)

A telephone operator who was dismissed for taking a cigarette break 12 minutes into her shift, while other employees who did the same were not disciplined, has won her claim for automatic unfair dismissal related to pregnancy. The tribunal awarded her £17,003.

Administrator (5 months' service) v All Techmart UK Limited

An administrator who was sexually harassed by her boss, who sent explicit texts and propositioned her, has been awarded £17,607 by an employment tribunal. The employer failed to defend the claim.

Consultant Radiologist (2 years 9 months' service) v North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

A consultant radiologist who suffered migraines and exhaustion due to overwork and caring responsibilities was found not to be disabled under the Equality Act 2010. The tribunal ruled that his conditions were a normal reaction to his lifestyle, not an impairment with substantial adverse effects.

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 employee v Just Ask Estate Services Ltd

A tribunal struck out claims for automatic unfair dismissal and race discrimination after the claimant failed to comply with orders and made no contact for over a year.

Deputy Manager (18 years' service) v Sense, The National Deafblind and Rubella Association

An employment tribunal has ruled that a deputy manager's eczema and severe allergies amounted to a disability, paving the way for her discrimination claims to proceed.

Support worker (2 years 6 months' service) v The Disablement Association of Barking and Dagenham

A support worker with osteoarthritis was discriminated against by her employer, a disability charity, which failed to make reasonable adjustments and treated her less favourably than a non-disabled colleague after furlough. The tribunal upheld her disability discrimination claims but dismissed her constructive unfair dismissal claim.

Dot Com driver (Tesco) v Tesco Stores Limited

A Tesco Dot Com driver who alleged 17 incidents of discrimination on grounds of race and religion has had all claims dismissed by an employment tribunal.

Employee (12 years' service) v Charles Briggs Ltd

A long-serving employee who holds a philosophical belief in bodily autonomy succeeded in a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages, but his discrimination complaints were dismissed. The tribunal awarded £13,700.18.

Former employee v GXO Logistics Drinks Ltd

A former employee's disability discrimination claim against GXO Logistics Drinks Ltd was struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders to provide details of his claim. His unfair dismissal claim was also dismissed for lack of jurisdiction due to insufficient service.

Senior Healthcare Assistant (5 years' service) v Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

A tribunal has ruled that a Senior Healthcare Assistant's opposition to the Coronavirus pandemic and preventative measures like PCR tests and face masks does not amount to a protected philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010. The claim was dismissed.

Former employee v Octo Members Group Ltd

A former employee who lost his sense of taste and smell after a brain injury failed to prove he was disabled, as the tribunal found his symptoms were not likely to last 12 months. His disability discrimination claim was dismissed.

Stable Lass/Work Rider (2 years 8 months' service) v Richard Fulke Johnson and Eve Johnson Houghton T/A Eve Johnson Houghton Racing

A stable lass who signed a settlement agreement under pressure to get an eviction letter has won the right to bring her pregnancy discrimination claim. The tribunal set aside the COT3 agreement on grounds of duress.

Trainee pharmacy adviser v Boots Management Services Limited

A trainee pharmacy adviser who alleged she was discriminated against because of her race and sex when she was not signed off her training programme has had her claims dismissed by the Reading Employment Tribunal.

Former employee v Malvern Tyres (Wholesale) Limited

A former employee who brought an unfair dismissal claim with less than two years' service had the claim struck out after failing to comply with tribunal orders or respond to warnings.

Former employee v Stabby Limited

A former employee with a disability was directly discriminated against when she was dismissed, and the tribunal also found the employer failed to pay the national minimum wage and made unauthorised deductions. Total compensation of £5,537.38 was awarded.

Booking Coordinator (probationary employee) v London Fire Commissioner

A Booking Coordinator who was dismissed during her probation for attendance issues failed to prove disability discrimination. The tribunal found the London Fire Commissioner acted reasonably given her short service and multiple probation extensions.

Teaching assistant (3 years' service) v Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust

A teaching assistant who alleged five incidents of race discrimination and harassment by her head teacher has lost her claims, with the tribunal finding the school acted for genuine operational reasons.

Store Manager (7 years 9 months' service) v B & M Retail Limited

A tribunal has dismissed all claims of disability discrimination and unfair dismissal brought by a store manager with 7 years' service who was sacked for failing to enforce social distancing and misleading Test and Trace during the pandemic.

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.

Former employee v Capita Business Services Limited

A former employee who brought claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination against Capita Business Services Limited reached a settlement at the final hearing, avoiding a full trial.

Former employee v London EV Company Limited

An employment tribunal refused to strike out a former employee's disability discrimination claim despite years of missed deadlines, but imposed strict conditions to get the case to trial.

Commercial Director (19 months' service) v Peterborough Limited

A black African Commercial Director dismissed without notice or consultation after a TUPE transfer lost his race discrimination claim. The tribunal found no evidence that race played any part in the decision.

Bar person and keyholder (4 years' service) v Ravensworth Golf Club

A bar person who believed the time limit for an unfair dismissal claim ran from her appeal outcome rather than her dismissal date had her claim dismissed as out of time. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for her to have presented the claim on time.

Former employee (prisoner work placement) v Bernard Matthews Foods Limited

A former prisoner working at Bernard Matthews had his unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and sex discrimination claims struck out because of short service, late presentation and lack of evidence.

Warehouse operative (7 months' service) v DHL Services Ltd

A tribunal rejected disability discrimination claims from a warehouse operative with a shoulder deformity who was dismissed for breaching health and safety rules by not reporting an injury. The employer's actions were found to be proportionate and not discriminatory.

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.

Registered general nurses (RGNs) at a care home v Aspen Care Village Ltd

Three Romanian nurses claimed race discrimination after a care home reported them to police for removing a deceased resident's belongings. The tribunal dismissed all claims, finding the employer's actions were based on their professional duties, not race.

Former employee v Greenbrook Healthcare (Hounslow) Limited

A preliminary hearing ruled that a former employee's asthma and hypertension were disabilities under the Equality Act, but arteriosclerosis and cardiomyopathy were not. No damages awarded as this was a preliminary issue.

Senior Nurse (Ward Manager, 1 year 3 months' service) v Elysium Healthcare Limited

A Ward Manager with 15 months' service claimed four white colleagues made false statements due to her race. The tribunal found no racial motivation and dismissed the claim.

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.

Job applicant (cruise ship entertainment host) v Carnival plc t/a Carnival UK

A cruise ship entertainment host applicant with bipolar disorder lost his discrimination and victimisation claims after a tribunal found the rejection was based on interview performance, not his disability or previous tribunal claim.

Former employee v Reach Active Limited

A former employee who remained employed could not pursue unfair dismissal, and his attempt to add a whistleblowing detriment claim was refused as a new cause of action outside the time limit. However, his race discrimination claim was allowed to proceed.

Former employee (8 years' service) v Z

A former employee with 8 years' service has won claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, unpaid holiday pay and unauthorised deductions, receiving over £16,000. Her disability discrimination claims were dismissed.

Laundry operative (29 days' service) v Elis UK Limited

A laundry operative who left work after 29 days and alleged racism had his claims dismissed by the Exeter tribunal after he failed to attend the hearing.

Manager in Learning Disability Services (5 years' service) v Guideposts Trust Limited

A manager with 5 years' service had multiple discrimination and unfair dismissal claims struck out after failing to pay deposit orders totalling £125 per claim. The tribunal found some claims had little reasonable prospect of success.

Café Manager (5 weeks' service) v Ms Jean Fox T/A Café 24

A café manager with fibromyalgia saw her disability discrimination claim struck out after her employer entered bankruptcy and she failed to get court permission to continue proceedings.

Contact Officer (6 years' service) v The Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Constabulary

A police contact officer who waited for his internal appeal to finish before bringing an unfair dismissal claim was out of time. The tribunal dismissed the claim, but allowed his discrimination complaints to proceed.

Financial Accountant (5 months' service) v Saul D Harrison & Sons Plc (t/a Harrison Wipes)

An employment tribunal has dismissed claims of race discrimination and harassment brought by a financial accountant who was sacked after five months for her management style and refusal to accept suspension.

Former employee v DAU Draexlmaier Automotive UK Limited

A former employee has been found to be disabled under the Equality Act 2010 due to anxiety, after the tribunal accepted that her condition had a substantial and long-term adverse effect on daily activities.

Agency nurse (Band 5, over 60, with HIV) v University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

An agency nurse over 60 with HIV lost her disability discrimination claims after refusing to work in ICU during COVID-19. The tribunal found the NHS Trust did not know about her HIV and acted reasonably in the pandemic context.

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.

Former employee v ABM Facility Services UK Limited

A former employee withdrew claims of sex, race and religion or belief discrimination against ABM Facility Services UK Limited, and had her complaint about holiday pay, sick pay and unpaid wages struck out for failing to comply with a tribunal order.

Agency social worker (4.5 months' service) v South Gloucestershire Council

An agency social worker with endometriosis had her placement terminated five weeks early due to sickness absence. The tribunal found the council directly discriminated against her and awarded £12,570.

Work coach (1 year's service) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

A work coach with one year's service was dismissed for accessing his own Universal Credit account from his work laptop. The tribunal rejected his claims of disability discrimination, finding he had committed the misconduct.

Former employee v Westminster City Council

A former employee’s attempt to add an equal pay complaint to her existing claim was refused by the tribunal, which found the new claim was out of time and would cause greater hardship to Westminster City Council than to her.

Former employee v West London NHS Trust

A former employee of West London NHS Trust had his claims of unfair dismissal, unlawful deduction from wages, and race discrimination dismissed because he filed them too late.

Operations Team Leader (2 years' service) v The Bennie Group Limited

A tribunal extended time for an employee who missed the claim deadline by one day after ACAS gave misleading advice about the deadline. The claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination were allowed to proceed.

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.

Former employee v Fiza Foods Ltd

A former employee was awarded £12,871 after being dismissed while pregnant. The tribunal found automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination.

Teacher (former) v National Education Union

A former teacher's sex discrimination claim against the National Education Union was struck out after she filed it two and a half years after the alleged 'please be nice' email. The tribunal found no continuing act of discrimination.

Former employee v IMT Transport Limited

A former employee was unfairly dismissed by IMT Transport Limited and awarded £4,357.90, but their claim of disability discrimination was rejected by the tribunal.

Locum occupational therapist/care coordinator (13 weeks' service) v South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

A locum occupational therapist with Type 1 diabetes succeeded in her disability discrimination claim after her NHS trust employer failed to carry out a proper risk assessment and required her to return to work during the pandemic. The tribunal found the trust's actions amounted to a failure to make reasonable adjustments and harassment.

Former employee v Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

An employment tribunal struck out discrimination and redundancy claims from a former NHS employee who failed to provide any details to support them, and dismissed her unfair dismissal claim.

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) (14 years' service) v The Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis

A Police Community Support Officer with PTSD was dismissed for breaching a non-molestation order, but the tribunal found no link between his disability and the misconduct. He was later reinstated on appeal.

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.

Warehouse operative (6 years' service) v Alexir Co Packers Limited

A warehouse operative's sexual harassment claim was dismissed because she filed her claim too late, and her unfair dismissal claim was struck out as she never actually resigned.

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.

Hairdresser (18 months' service) v Atelier Clifton Ltd

A hairdresser who was dismissed after self-isolating following contact with a COVID-positive client has won her claim for automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination. The Bristol tribunal awarded £59,632.94.

Job applicant v Woven Solutions Ltd

A job applicant who had her offer withdrawn after providing a redacted, unrecognisable passport photocopy failed to prove race discrimination. The tribunal found the employer acted solely on right-to-work concerns.

Nail/beauty technician (approx. 1 year's service) v Anna Health and Beauty Limited

A nail technician who resigned after a disagreement over furlough pay lost her pregnancy discrimination claim. The tribunal found she was not dismissed but resigned voluntarily.

Therapeutic Community Support Worker (1 year 7 months' service) v Sea Sanctuary

A support worker with depression and anxiety was unfairly dismissed after her employer failed to consider concluding disciplinary proceedings in writing. The tribunal awarded £14,573.

Process Technician (15 years' service) v Thames Water Utilities Limited

A tribunal has ruled that a Thames Water process technician with 15 years' service was not disabled under the Equality Act, dismissing his disability discrimination claims. The decision turned on whether his stress, anxiety and depression had a long-term substantial effect.

Agency worker (assigned to Torque Retail Services Ltd) v Torque Retail Services Limited

An agency worker with a disability was discriminated against and victimised when his assignment was terminated. The tribunal awarded £5,005 in compensation.

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.

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.

Refuse Loader (10 years' service) v London Borough of Newham

A refuse loader with 10 years' service was dismissed for failing to wear his high-visibility vest and reporting late, while a white colleague who committed fraud received only a written warning. The tribunal found race discrimination.

Customer service advisor (10 days' service) v ADP Call Centres Ltd

A customer service advisor who was dismissed after just 10 days had his unfair dismissal claim struck out for lack of qualifying service, and his discrimination claims dismissed as having no reasonable prospect of success.

Teaching assistant (less than 2 years' service) v Meadowfield School

A teaching assistant with Type 1 diabetes, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and fibromyalgia had all her disability discrimination and victimisation claims against Meadowfield School dismissed by the tribunal.

Carpet fitter v Rema Tip Top Industry UK Ltd

A tribunal ordered a former carpet fitter to pay £12,950 in costs after he pursued disability discrimination and unfair dismissal claims that were out of time and based on untruthful evidence. His former solicitors were also ordered to pay £1,600 in wasted costs.

Home care worker (less than 6 weeks' service) v Joy2Care Ltd

A home care worker who sent abusive emails and refused to engage with her employer after less than six weeks' work was fairly dismissed for 'some other substantial reason'. The tribunal rejected all her claims.

Former employee v The Workshop Coffee House Ltd

A former employee was awarded over £18,500 after being automatically unfairly dismissed due to pregnancy. The employer did not defend the claim, leading to a default judgment.

Former employee v Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs

An employee who worked for HMRC for under two years had their unfair dismissal claim automatically struck out, and their discrimination claims failed on the merits.

Yard Manager (2 years' service) v A.S.H Elite Equine Ltd

A yard manager was dismissed just weeks after telling her employer she was pregnant. The tribunal awarded over £54,000 for automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination.

Relief Security Officer (2 weeks' service) v Sentry Consulting Limited

A relief security officer with only two weeks' service won his disability discrimination claim after his employer stopped offering him shifts when he disclosed his Asperger's and dyslexia and asked for flexibility on start times.

Former employee v Broadbent Assist Ltd

A former employee was unfairly dismissed by Broadbent Assist Ltd but her compensation was limited to just four weeks' pay. The tribunal also dismissed her discrimination and victimisation claims.

Employee Relations Advisor (6 weeks' service) v Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

An employee with Asplenia and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome was automatically unfairly dismissed after asking to work from home on government shielding advice. The tribunal found the real reason was her disability.

Minibus driver and midday meals assistant (4 years' service) v Gatehouse Educational Trust Limited

A school minibus driver who claimed she was made redundant because of her sex has lost her case. The tribunal found no evidence of discrimination and noted she had not engaged with the consultation process.

Former employee (HR department) v South East Coast Ambulance Service

A tribunal dismissed claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination after the former employee waited over eight months to bring her case, despite being told by her union that the deadline had passed.

Social worker (Children's Services) v London Borough of Enfield

A children's services social worker with dyspraxia was discriminated against when her employer placed her on performance improvement plans. The tribunal awarded £5,382.90 but rejected her constructive dismissal claim.

Former employee v The Department of Work and Pensions

A former employee who suffered PTSD after a violent attack at work was not considered disabled under the Equality Act until four months later, the tribunal ruled. No compensation was awarded.

YES youth worker (30 years' service) v Reading Borough Council

A Reading Borough Council youth worker with 30 years' service failed to prove her dismissal for poor performance was racially motivated. The tribunal found no less favourable treatment compared to a hypothetical comparator.

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.

Bank worker (care home) v Cygnet Health Care Limited

A care home bank worker who was dismissed for not being vaccinated against COVID-19 failed to prove discrimination but succeeded in claiming unpaid wages and holiday pay for seven shifts, totalling £891.80.

Gymnastics club employee (7 weeks' service) v AAW Holdings Limited (sued as Leeds Rebound Gymnastics Club Limited)

A tribunal found that a gymnastics club failed to make reasonable adjustments for a dyslexic employee and discriminated against her due to pregnancy, awarding £17,755.05.

Forklift truck driver (agency worker) v Extraman Limited

A tribunal has ruled that an agency forklift truck driver was not an employee of Extraman Limited, meaning he could not bring an unfair dismissal claim. The victimisation claim also failed.

Tutor (8 months' service) v Middleton Murray Ltd (in liquidation)

A tribunal dismissed all claims of disability discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and wrongful dismissal brought by a tutor with depression against her employer and individual managers.

In-house Doctor (15 years' service) v Government of the State of Kuwait

An in-house doctor with 15 years' service was subjected to race discrimination and harassment by the Government of the State of Kuwait. The Central London Employment Tribunal awarded him £551,051 in damages for personal injury.

Nightshift worker at Tesco Extra (4 years' service) v Tesco Stores Ltd

A tribunal dismissed a race discrimination claim by a Tesco nightshift worker after finding that, although the claim was brought out of time, it was not just and equitable to extend time for most allegations. The direct discrimination claim relating to dismissal was allowed to proceed but ultimately not upheld.

Former employee (operations/business development administrator, 16 hours/week) v The Vital Element (UK) Limited

A former employee with PTSD was placed at risk of redundancy while on sick leave. The tribunal found it was discrimination arising from disability and awarded £12,183.

Former employee v Solus (London) Limited

A tribunal found that a former employee of Solus (London) Limited was not disabled under the Equality Act 2010, striking out most of his discrimination claims as out of time. His constructive unfair dismissal claim will proceed.

Former employee v Work it Group Ltd

Tribunal rejects disability discrimination claim after finding former employee's stress was a reaction to life events, not a mental impairment with long-term effects.

Former employee v Ocado Central Service Limited

A tribunal has adjourned a preliminary hearing on time limits for a sexual harassment claim after the claimant's representative said she was too unwell to proceed. The judge found the risk of injustice to the claimant outweighed the delay to Ocado.

Former employee (12 hours/week, less than 2 years' service) v Khlaxon Ltd

A tribunal dismissed a former employee's indirect sex discrimination claim after she lost telephone connection during a preliminary hearing. Her unfair dismissal claim had already been struck out for lack of two years' service.

Broadcast journalist (BBC World Service, Arabic Radio team) v British Broadcasting Corporation

A BBC World Service journalist who claimed disability discrimination and victimisation had her case dismissed after she failed to attend the final hearing. The tribunal refused her applications for postponement and later refused reconsideration.

Worker (former employee) v GenderGP PTE Ltd

A former worker with fibromyalgia and other disabilities was awarded £84,599 after her employer failed to defend claims of disability discrimination. The tribunal entered default judgment when the company did not respond.

Former employee v Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

A former employee's claims of unfair dismissal and victimisation against Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust were struck out after she failed to attend a case management hearing and ignored orders to provide further particulars.

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.

Student Nurse / Aspirant Nurse v Guys and St Thomas’s NHS Trust

A student nurse who waited over eight months to bring claims of unfair dismissal and sexual harassment against Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust has had all his claims dismissed as out of time.

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.

Former employee (17 months' service) v Scammell Groundworks Ltd (Liquidation)

A former employee with 17 months' service won nearly £20,000 after being unfairly dismissed and discriminated against due to pregnancy. The employer failed to follow any statutory procedure.

Radiographer (8 years' service) v North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

An NHS radiographer who was dismissed over right-to-work concerns had her unfair dismissal claim rejected because she presented it 18 days late. The tribunal found she could have filed on time.

Medical Laboratory Assistant (22 years' service) v University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

A Medical Laboratory Assistant with 22 years' service had his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims dismissed by an employment tribunal because they were presented about four months after the legal deadline, despite his serious health issues.

Former employee v Richmond Harbour Hotel Management Limited T/A Richmond Harbour Hotel

A former employee who was immunocompromised after a partial splenectomy has been found to be disabled under the Equality Act 2010. The tribunal ruled that her condition had a substantial and long-term adverse effect on day-to-day activities.

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 London Borough of Bexley

A tribunal has allowed a former employee to amend her claim to include indirect sex discrimination after her employer refused her request for flexible hours during school closures.

Customer Assistant (night shift) v Tesco Stores Ltd

A Tesco night-shift customer assistant who was dismissed for gross misconduct has won his wrongful dismissal claim after the tribunal found he was entitled to notice pay. He was awarded £400.

Former employee v Sodexo Limited

A former employee's disability discrimination claim against Sodexo Limited was struck out after she repeatedly failed to provide ordered medical information. The tribunal found no reasonable excuse for the non-compliance.

Head of Clinical Governance v Mitie Care and Custody Limited

A tribunal found that a head of clinical governance was disabled due to depression and anxiety, but refused her application to add race, religion and sex discrimination claims as out of time.

Sales manager (former employee) v Chase Buchanan Ltd

A former sales manager has been allowed to amend her claim to include indirect sex discrimination, arguing that her employer's practice of dismissing the more junior employee in a relationship breakdown disproportionately affects women.

Compliance administrator (10 weeks' service) v Nav Van Hire Limited

A compliance administrator was dismissed during her pregnancy without any disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded £12,347 for automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination.

Agency teacher v CORE Education Trust

An agency teacher who claimed sex and race discrimination after a parental allegation about his conduct during a PE lesson has had all his claims rejected by the Birmingham Employment Tribunal.

Governance Manager v My Space Housing Solutions

A Governance Manager who brought multiple claims of discrimination, victimisation and unfair dismissal after being made redundant has lost her case. The tribunal ordered her to pay £20,000 in costs.

Social rights activist and community educator v Greater London Authority

A social rights activist who volunteered on an advisory group and a commission for the Greater London Authority was found not to be an employee or worker, so his unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims could not proceed.

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.

Events Manager (1 year 5 months' service) v Jack Petchey Foundation Limited

A tribunal ruled that an events manager with a serious leg injury was disabled under the Equality Act, and that her employer knew about it from February 2020.

Care assistant (4 years' service) v Hampshire County Council

A care assistant with a heart condition and asthma lost her claim that Hampshire County Council discriminated against her when dismissing her for sickness absence. The tribunal found the council's capability process was not because of her disability.

GP (16 years' service) v Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust

A GP who was invited to a final sickness review meeting after shielding during the pandemic has won her claim of disability discrimination and harassment. The tribunal found the invitation was discriminatory, but dismissed her constructive dismissal claim.

Accountant (1 year's service) v HGA Accountants and Financial Consultants Ltd

An accountant who worked for just over a year lost his disability discrimination claim after the tribunal found he did not have a disability under the Equality Act. He was awarded £22.43 for an unauthorised wage deduction.

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.

Carpentry apprentice v New City College

A carpentry apprentice who alleged discrimination by New City College had his claims struck out because the tribunal had no jurisdiction over a further education college.

Former employee (maternity leave) v Jon Janvier and Energy Saving Installers Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation)

A tribunal found that a former employee was automatically unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after being told she was dismissed because she took maternity leave. She was awarded £19,728.16.

Former employee (housing officer) v Thurrock Council

A housing officer who claimed disability discrimination after being dismissed while signed off with stress and anxiety has lost her case. The tribunal found her reactions were normal responses to adverse life events, not a mental impairment.

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.

Boutique Coffee Specialist (9 years' service) v Nestle UK Limited

A tribunal has ruled that a coffee specialist's type 2 diabetes and plantar fasciitis were not disabilities under the Equality Act, dismissing his discrimination claim at a preliminary stage.

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 (probationary period) v Manning Gottlieb OMD

A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim because the employee had not worked for two years, and struck out a race discrimination claim that had no supporting facts.

Temporary worker (6-month assignment) v Barclays PLC

A temporary worker who was dismissed after two months with Barclays had his race discrimination claim struck out because he presented it over nine months late. The tribunal found no just and equitable reason to extend time.

Former employee v Genting International Limited

A former employee who tried to add a race discrimination claim nearly two years after presenting her original claim had her application refused. The tribunal also struck out her unfair dismissal claim because she was still employed.

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.

Solution Architect (IT role, 13 months' service) v Corporate Office of the House of Lords and Corporate Office of the House of Commons (Operating as the Parliamentary Digital Service)

A Solution Architect who alleged race discrimination and harassment during his probation was dismissed from his job. The tribunal found nearly all claims were brought too late, and the rest failed on the facts.

Former employee v Freight Transport Association Limited (t/a Logistics UK)

A tribunal struck out claims for unfair dismissal, unpaid wages and race discrimination after the claimant failed to attend a preliminary hearing and his claims were presented out of time.

IT employee (long-Covid) v CGI IT UK LTD

An employment tribunal found that long-Covid can amount to a disability under the Equality Act, but dismissed all claims from an IT employee who argued he was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against by CGI IT UK Ltd.

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.

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.

Experienced machinist v Concept Recruitment Group Ltd

An experienced machinist from the Czech Republic claimed race discrimination after a dispute with Polish neighbours at work led to him being barred from the client site. The tribunal dismissed his claim, finding no evidence of race-based treatment.

Medical secretary (NHS) v York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A tribunal dismissed disability discrimination claims brought by an NHS medical secretary with hearing loss, finding most allegations were presented too late and the remaining complaints failed on the facts.

Former employee v London Fire Commissioner

A tribunal has ruled that a former employee with Persistent Paranoid Delusional Disorder lacks the mental capacity to participate in his own disability discrimination case, ordering that he must have a litigation friend or legal representation.

Recruitment agency worker (2 years' service) v PMP Recruitment Limited

A recruitment agency worker's race discrimination claim against Amazon was struck out after he missed the three-month time limit by 15 days. The tribunal declined to extend time on just and equitable grounds.

Former employee v Small and Beautiful Limited

A former employee who was dismissed shortly after raising concerns about not being paid the national minimum wage has won over £17,000 in compensation for automatic unfair dismissal, race discrimination, and unlawful deductions.

Former employee (made redundant while pregnant) v Janet Sinden & Co

A tribunal has allowed a former employee to bring her unfair dismissal and sex discrimination claims nearly five months late, after she suffered a traumatic birth, lost her partner, and faced pandemic isolation.

Former employee v Marks and Spencer Group plc

A former employee with under two years' service had her unfair dismissal claim struck out. All remaining discrimination and wrongful dismissal claims were dismissed after a full hearing.

Cleaning supervisor (4 years' service) v Lewis & Graves Partnership Ltd

A cleaning supervisor with four years' service was unable to bring an unfair dismissal claim because her continuous service fell short of the two-year requirement after a TUPE transfer. The tribunal also dismissed her race discrimination and TUPE consultation claims as out of time.

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.

Customer Insight Analyst (2 years' service) v Vistajet International Ltd

A tribunal dismissed race discrimination and harassment claims from a Customer Insight Analyst who was called 'gypsy' by a colleague in private WhatsApp messages, finding the remarks were made in a friendly context and the claims were out of time.

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.

Administrative Assistant (1 month's service) v CIS Services Limited

An administrative assistant was dismissed just days after telling her employer she was pregnant. The tribunal found the dismissal was automatically unfair and amounted to pregnancy discrimination, awarding £14,884.90.

Pizza maker (former employee) v Dijla Limited

A Cardiff tribunal ruled that a pizza maker's continuous employment began on 14 February 2020, not earlier as claimed, leaving his unfair dismissal claim dependent on a later hearing about his summary dismissal.

Team leader (front of house) at a pub (4 years' service) v G K Retail Services Ltd

A tribunal found that a pub company failed to make reasonable adjustments for a team leader with anxiety and depression, awarding her £15,025 in compensation.

Driver specialist (12 years' service) v Babcock Land Defence Limited

A driver specialist with 12 years' service had his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims thrown out after submitting his claim form four months late, despite having been warned of the time limit.

Former employee v The Riverside Group Limited

A former employee who brought unfair dismissal claims against three separate employers had all claims dismissed because he had not worked for any of them for two years. The tribunal also struck out discrimination claims as out of time.

Warehouse operative (2 months' service) v Heron Foods Limited

A warehouse operative with only two months' service was dismissed for absence during probation. The tribunal struck out his unfair dismissal claim for lack of jurisdiction and ordered a deposit for his disability discrimination claim.

Delivery driver (7 months' service) v Operators R US Ltd

A delivery driver who had £780 deducted from his wages after three vehicle accidents failed to prove the deduction was unauthorised or that he was treated less favourably because of his race.

Administrator/Receptionist (9 months' service) v 9ine Accounting Limited

An administrator/receptionist was awarded £15,436.66 after being dismissed days after requesting maternity leave, with the tribunal finding pregnancy discrimination and automatic unfair dismissal.

Traffic management operative (6 weeks' service) v Total Resources (UK) Ltd

A traffic management operative with only six weeks' service failed to prove his dismissal and a WhatsApp chat containing racist comments amounted to race discrimination. The tribunal dismissed the claims.

Night Porter (13 years 10 months' service) v Peninsula Heights Management Company Ltd

A tribunal ruled that a night porter with type 2 diabetes was disabled from the date of his diagnosis, but rejected his claim that sleepiness was a substantial adverse effect. The case will now proceed to a final hearing on his discrimination and dismissal claims.

Former employee v Patel Post and Print Limited

A former employee won £2,528.64 after Patel Post and Print Limited breached her contract and made unauthorised deductions from her wages. The tribunal also considered disability discrimination claims but they were withdrawn.

Programme Lead (2 years 8 months' service) v Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

A programme lead with a disability and caring responsibilities was awarded £4,881 after a council manager told him to 'manage your own life' during a flexible working appeal. The tribunal found the comments amounted to disability discrimination and harassment.

Former employee v Eva-Lution Property Services Limited

A former employee with less than two years' service won £2,394 for disability discrimination after their employer failed to file a response. The unfair dismissal claim was struck out due to insufficient service.

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.

Former employee v P&O North Sea Ferries Limited

A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims have been dismissed by an employment tribunal because they were presented too late, with no medical evidence to justify the delay.

Support Practitioner v MacIntyre Care Limited

A tribunal found that a support practitioner with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease was not disabled under the Equality Act, striking out her discrimination claim for lack of medical evidence.

Former employee v Gradwell Communications Ltd

A former employee won £93,375.68 for direct discrimination after their employer failed to respond to the claim. The award included a 25% uplift for ignoring ACAS procedures.

Administrative employee v London Road Surgery

An employment tribunal has allowed a race discrimination claim to proceed against London Road Surgery, but struck out the unfair dismissal claim because the employee had less than two years' service.

Recruitment consultant (senior level) v P Ltd

A recruitment consultant sexually assaulted by her line manager has been awarded £995,127.67 after developing PTSD and worsening fibromyalgia, leaving her unable to return to her senior role.

Teacher of computing and BTEC Quality Nominee v Activate Learning Education Trust t/a UTC Reading

A computing teacher who claimed she was discriminated against and harassed due to her sex and religion after a workplace dispute has had all her claims dismissed by an employment tribunal.

Former employee v Otium Services and Facilities Ltd

A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination were struck out after he failed to attend a telephone hearing and did not comply with orders to explain his absence.

Former employee v Lasercare Clinics (Harrogate) Ltd

A former employee who withdrew her disability and race discrimination claims at a preliminary hearing was unable to have them reinstated, even after finding new evidence. The tribunal refused reconsideration, ruling that a change of heart is not enough.

Administrator (family business) v MW Electrical (Midlands) Limited

An administrator at a family-run electrical business was victimised when the company threatened to investigate her for reading emails, after she had resigned alleging constructive dismissal. The tribunal awarded her £1,250.

Former employee v Hozelock Ltd

A former employee who was dismissed and subjected to pregnancy and maternity discrimination has been awarded over £62,000 by an employment tribunal.

Security officer (agency worker) v Knightsbridge Residents Management Company Limited, CN Security Limited, London Portman Hotels Ltd t/a NOBU Hotel

A security officer who worked for only a few weeks had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he lacked two years' service and had used the wrong company for early conciliation. His discrimination claims were allowed to proceed.

Senior VP Financial Crime Quality Assurance (expert in financial crime with over 10 years' experience) v Commerzbank AG

A senior financial crime expert lost his claims of race discrimination, harassment and constructive dismissal against Commerzbank AG. The tribunal found that comments about his liking for chicken were not racially motivated and that his treatment was due to performance issues, not race.

Sales executive v Vistry Homes Ltd

A tribunal ruled that a sales executive was disabled by anxiety and depression from February 2021, but her employer did not know and could not reasonably have known of her disability before dismissing her in January 2021.

Prison officer (15 years' service) v Secretary of State for Justice

A prison officer with 15 years' service who was refused a permanent relocation away from the wings after an assault has lost his claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments. The tribunal found that the employer's offer of a phased return and temporary amended duties was reasonable.

Accredited installer/fitter v Climar Industries Ltd

A tribunal found that Climar Industries Ltd discriminated against an installer with ADHD by refusing to allow his mother to accompany him at a disciplinary hearing and dismissing him for behaviour linked to his disability.

Business Manager in Business Support (4.5 months' service) v Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd

A business manager with chronic anxiety failed to prove that Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd knew of her disability when they dismissed her during probation. The tribunal dismissed all claims.

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.

Pastry Chef (employed from April 2017, continuous service from 2010) v UKCAKE Ltd

A pastry chef who alleged years of anti-Polish and homophobic comments by colleagues failed to prove discrimination, as the tribunal found no contemporaneous evidence and noted the employer's diverse workforce.

Train driver (5 years' service) v Transport for Wales Rail Limited

A Cardiff tribunal found that a train driver with anxiety and depression following a serious railway accident was not disabled under the Equality Act 2010, as his impairment did not have a substantial or long-term effect on day-to-day activities.

Administrative Officer (Finance Lead) v Carnegie Theatre Trust

An administrative officer's equal pay claim against Carnegie Theatre Trust was struck out after the tribunal found a genuine material factor—different duties and unsociable hours—explained the pay difference. Her sex discrimination complaints about a 2020 grievance and redundancy were allowed to proceed.

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.

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.

Digital transformation manager (law degree, previous paralegal experience) v Volkerrail Limited

A digital transformation manager who rejected her boss's romantic overtures was awarded £419,352.94 after the tribunal found the grievance process was itself harassment and refusing to let her withdraw her resignation was victimisation.

Former employee v Exclusive Fireplaces and Stoves Ltd

A former employee with disabilities was awarded £141,264.70 after Exclusive Fireplaces and Stoves Ltd failed to make reasonable adjustments and discriminated against them. The award was increased on reconsideration due to a tax grossing-up error.

Former employee v Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

A former employee of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust lost her victimisation claim after the tribunal found that her Dignity at Work complaint did not amount to a protected act under equality law. She was also ordered to pay £17,000 in costs.

Service advisor at a VW motor dealership v Bristol Street Fourth Investments Limited

A service advisor with anxiety who was dismissed for refusing to wear a face mask has won her disability discrimination claim. The tribunal found the employer failed to consider her medical condition.

Newly qualified social worker v Kent County Council

A tribunal dismissed all discrimination claims brought by a newly qualified social worker against Kent County Council, finding no evidence of race, age, or sex discrimination or harassment.

Not stated v Atradius CYC de Seguros Y Rease

A tribunal allowed a disabled employee's flexi-time discrimination claim to proceed out of time, but struck out parts of her claim that relied on without-prejudice discussions.

Receptionist (3 years' service) v Dr A. Malik and Mr I. Ali t/a Malik Law Chambers (in intervention)

A receptionist was summarily dismissed after four weeks off sick with pregnancy-related hyperemesis. The tribunal found direct pregnancy discrimination and unfair dismissal, awarding £4,724 in compensation.

Forklift Truck Driver and Warehouse Operative (18 months' service) v Ken Wilkins Print Limited

An employment tribunal has dismissed claims of race and religion discrimination, harassment and victimisation brought by a former forklift truck driver against Ken Wilkins Print Limited, finding his evidence totally unreliable and preferring the employer's witnesses.

Theatre Practitioner (Band 5) (19 years' service) v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

A theatre practitioner with 19 years' service was constructively dismissed after her employer repeatedly demanded she remove a cross necklace, despite allowing other religious symbols. The tribunal found the trust's policy was inconsistently enforced and unjustified.

Locum ENT doctor v Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust

A locum ENT doctor at Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust lost her race discrimination and harassment claim after the tribunal found her contract was ended due to COVID-19 financial pressures, not her race.

Retail assistant (5 years' service) v John Lewis plc

A tribunal found that John Lewis discriminated against a retail assistant with autism by removing her from a team leader training programme without specialist advice, but her later dismissal for striking a manager was fair.

Virtual Merchandising Administrator (probationary employee) v No Ordinary Designer Label Limited

A Black probationary employee who alleged race discrimination and harassment during her probation at Ted Baker (No Ordinary Designer Label Ltd) has had all her claims dismissed by the Central London Employment Tribunal.

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.

Director of Public Services Reform (PSR) v London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

A director was dismissed while on sick leave, with the council backdating the dismissal letter to appear to predate her grievance. The tribunal awarded £3.78 million for disability discrimination.

Assistant accountant (construction company) v A Suman & Co Ltd

An assistant accountant who was employed for just 10 days had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims thrown out after repeatedly failing to comply with tribunal orders and not attending a hearing.

Head of Finance for Grenfell (agency worker, CIPFA qualified accountant) v Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Two finance agency workers were sexually harassed by a colleague who said they were sleeping together and made crude remarks. The tribunal awarded £4,000 and £7,000 for injury to feelings.

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.

Primary school teacher v South Essex Academy Trust

A tribunal found that South Essex Academy Trust failed to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled teacher by not providing all relevant grievance documents before a hearing. The teacher was awarded £5,860.27 for injury to feelings and unlawful wage deductions.

Customer care specialist (8 years' service) v Coloplast Limited

A customer care specialist with depression and anxiety was found to be disabled under the Equality Act, overturning an earlier tribunal decision that her condition was not long-term.

Doctor's receptionist v ISS Mediclean Ltd t/a ISS Facilities Services Healthcare

A doctor's receptionist who claimed she was discriminated against because of her race after a dispute over her holiday entitlement has had her claims dismissed by an employment tribunal.

Account manager (vehicle finance) v UK Carline Limited

An account manager was summarily dismissed and the employer covertly recorded the meeting. The tribunal struck out the employer's response and awarded £69,705.50.

Housing Assistant (probationary) v One Housing Group Limited

A probationary housing assistant's claims of race discrimination and harassment against One Housing Group Limited were dismissed by the tribunal, which found no evidence that her treatment was because of her race.

Bus driver v London United Busways Ltd

A bus driver with a medical condition requiring toilet breaks was subjected to disability-related harassment after controllers repeatedly queried his need for breaks. The tribunal awarded £3,412.33 for injury to feelings.