2025

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

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

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

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

Former employee v Department for Work and Pensions

A former employee who failed to attend his own unfair dismissal hearing and ignored tribunal orders has been ordered to pay the Department for Work and Pensions nearly £10,000 in costs.

Former employee v Landmark Space Ltd

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

Former employee v Prestige Dental Services Limited

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

Café worker (6 months' service) v Samantha Dalton

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

Agency worker v Syft Online Limited

An agency worker who worked for less than two years had his unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, and breach of contract claims dismissed by the tribunal, along with human exploitation allegations which the tribunal had no power to hear.

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

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