Claimant won

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.

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.

Primary school teacher (19 years' service) v Trafford Council and The Governing Body of Kings Road Primary School

A primary school teacher with 19 years' service was unfairly dismissed for 'irretrievable breakdown' after she raised a grievance alleging race discrimination. The tribunal also found she was victimised.

Part-time takeaway worker (2 years' service) v Crispy Cod Ketley Ltd

A part-time takeaway worker was unfairly dismissed by text message after complaining about undercooked chicken. The tribunal awarded £14,628.50 in compensation.

Gymnastics coach v Friendship Society Limited

A gymnastics coach was automatically unfairly dismissed after asserting her right to a written contract and payslips. The tribunal awarded £56,202 including compensation for unlawful wage deductions.

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

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

Former employee v Plau Bistro Limited (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)

A former employee of Plau Bistro Limited was automatically unfairly dismissed after asserting a statutory right following a TUPE transfer. The tribunal awarded £2,396.23 for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice pay.

Managing Director (5 years' service) v Panache Leasing Ltd

A managing director who was dismissed for alleged threats and misappropriation of funds without any investigation has been awarded £53,212.50 after the tribunal found the dismissal unfair. The High Court had previously found no evidence of fraud or dishonesty.

Nursery worker v Monkton Under 5 Playgroup

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

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

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

Compliance Director (4 years' service) v Goldenway Global Investments (UK) Limited

A Compliance Director who reported money laundering and unauthorised directors to the FCA was dismissed four days later. The tribunal found the dismissal was automatically unfair and awarded over half a million pounds.

Former employee v George Thompson Limited

A former employee won a constructive unfair dismissal claim after her employer made unauthorised deductions from wages and failed to pay holiday entitlement. The tribunal awarded over £10,000, including a basic award and penalties for missing written particulars.

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.

Data Partnerships Manager (2 years' service) v Appscatter Limited (in creditors' liquidation)

A Data Partnerships Manager was dismissed without notice on the day his employer announced a TUPE transfer. The tribunal awarded £11,670 for breach of contract and £7,423 for failure to inform and consult.

Former employee (annual salary £75,000 plus car allowance) v Synpower Merchant Services Limited

A former employee has been awarded £10,125.26 after his employer made an unauthorised deduction from his wages, failed to pay accrued holiday pay, and withheld statutory redundancy pay.

Sales Executive/Administrator (2 years 9 months' service) v Forest Master Limited

A sales executive with a clean record was given a final written warning for baseless dishonesty allegations and had commission withheld. The tribunal found he was constructively unfairly dismissed.

Café Manager (17 years' service) v Sam Turner & Sons Limited

A café manager with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer failed to inform her of a sales assistant vacancy during redundancy consultation. The tribunal awarded £560.28 after applying a 66.7% Polkey reduction.

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 Your Local Hadfield Ltd

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

HGV driver (night driver, 12 years' service) v Walon Limited t/a BCA Automotive

Four HGV night drivers with up to 12 years' service were unfairly dismissed when their employer assumed their jobs would transfer to a new contractor under TUPE, but the tribunal found no organised grouping existed.

Casual worker (10 days' service) v JAVA Art Limited

A casual worker who responded to a Facebook post for help unloading a container has won a claim for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and failure to provide a written statement. The tribunal awarded £1,306.

Former employee (redundant) v Clements Limited (in Administration)

A tribunal awarded 90 days' pay to 15 employees dismissed without any consultation when Clements Limited went into administration.

Former employee v Blamire Bakery Limited

A former employee of Blamire Bakery Limited has won her claim for unfair and wrongful dismissal after being made redundant without proper process. The tribunal awarded £11,960.28.

Shop assistant (20 years' service) v Mehat Six Bells Limited

A shop assistant who worked for 20 years without pay, then for below the National Minimum Wage, has won her constructive dismissal claim. The tribunal found she was subjected to detriments for asserting her right to be paid.

Civil engineer v 2010 OPTICS LTD (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation)

A civil engineer who was dismissed without notice and not paid his final wages, holiday pay, or notice pay has been awarded £5,819 by an employment tribunal. The employer had since gone into liquidation.

Senior management team (CEO, Finance Director, Commercial Director, Operations Director, Acting Managing Director) v Futurama Limited (in administration)

Five senior managers were summarily dismissed for gross misconduct without any investigation or appeal. The tribunal found the dismissals unfair and wrongful, and awarded unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice pay.

Former employee v Duchy Farm Kennels Ltd

A former employee of Duchy Farm Kennels Ltd was awarded £17,570.97 after being unfairly dismissed by redundancy, with the tribunal also finding unauthorised wage deductions, unpaid holiday pay, and failure to provide written particulars.

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.

Barber's assistant (2 years 6 months' service) v Mr Panayiotis Andreou Chimonides t/a Cutthroat Kings Barbers

A barber's assistant who was dismissed by text message while on sick leave has won £16,840 in compensation for unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, holiday pay and sick pay.

Registered manager (2 years' service) v Laniwyn Care Services Ltd

A registered manager was unfairly dismissed after being told by text to attend a Zoom meeting where she was given two weeks' notice for redundancy. The tribunal found no genuine redundancy and awarded £14,153.

Former employee v Invicta Care and Training Ltd.

A Watford tribunal found Invicta Care and Training Ltd. unlawfully deducted wages and failed to pay holiday pay and notice pay, awarding the former employee £4,924.02.

Former employee v Carter Technical Mouldings Ltd

A former employee won £7,881 after their employer admitted the claim of unfair dismissal and related claims. The tribunal awarded redundancy pay, notice pay, and holiday pay.

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.

Commissioning Director (24 years' service) v Bradbury House Limited

A tribunal ruled that a commissioning director with 24 years' service remained an employee even after switching to a consultancy agreement via his own limited company.

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

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

Former employee v Walkdens Newsagents Limited

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

Solicitor (5 years' service) v Bishop Lloyd & Jackson Solicitors Limited

A housing solicitor was unfairly dismissed when her employer failed to properly consider a possible secondment at a sister firm. The tribunal found a 85% chance that consultation would have led to an alternative role.

Former employee v Italia2U Limited

A former employee of Italia2U Limited won over £11,700 after the company failed to respond to their tribunal claim, resulting in a default judgment and a remedy hearing.

Field services engineer (17 years' service) v Elopak UK Limited

A field services engineer with 17 years' service was constructively dismissed after his employer failed to fully reimburse his fuel costs and mishandled his grievance. The tribunal found a breach of trust and confidence.

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

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

Former employee (design and printing company) v SP Group Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

A tribunal has awarded 221 former employees of SP Group Ltd a protective award of 90 days' pay after the company made them redundant without any collective consultation when it went into administration.

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.

Former employee (15 weeks' service) v Rands Farm Equestrian Centre Ltd

A former employee of Rands Farm Equestrian Centre Ltd has been awarded £7,234.51 after the tribunal upheld claims for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and failure to provide pay slips or written employment particulars.

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.

Band 5 Staff Nurse (6 years' service) v Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board

A Band 5 Staff Nurse was constructively dismissed after making protected disclosures about patient safety and an alleged assault. The tribunal found the Health Board subjected her to detriments including suspension and a flawed disciplinary process.

Studio sales administrator (3 years 10 months' service) v Fresh Transformations Ltd trading as Fresh Doors

A studio sales administrator was unfairly dismissed when her employer asked for her keys after she refused to attend work during lockdown. The tribunal awarded £723, reduced by 50% for her own conduct.

Former employee v Skins Laser Clinic Ltd

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

Print manager (12 years' service) v JEM Packaging Ltd

A print manager with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed after refusing two minor clauses in a new contract. The tribunal found the employer acted unreasonably by treating fire-and-rehire as a first resort. Compensation: £17,749.

Sign erector (7 months' service) v First Signs Ltd

A sign erector with only 7 months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after raising road safety concerns about unroadworthy vehicles. The tribunal awarded £9,858.56.

Former employee (12 weeks' service) v James Andrew Prams & Nurseries Ltd

A former employee was awarded over £10,700 after James Andrew Prams & Nurseries Ltd failed to pay redundancy, wages, notice pay and holiday pay following a redundancy dismissal.

Production manager (14 years' service) v Great British Confectionary Group Limited

A production manager with 14 years' service was unfairly dismissed when his employer closed a factory, laid him off indefinitely, and deliberately kept the redundancy count below 20 to avoid collective consultation. The tribunal awarded over £15,000 plus a protective award of £9,000.

Former employees v Carl's Kitchen Limited

An employment tribunal has upheld claims from four former employees of Carl's Kitchen Limited for unpaid redundancy, unauthorised wage deductions, and missing pension contributions. The company failed to attend the hearing.

Gymnastics coach (3 years' service) v Doncaster Gymnastics Academy Ltd

A gymnastics coach who encouraged gymnasts to leave for a rival club was unfairly dismissed by text message, but her compensation was cut by 75% for her own misconduct. She was awarded £167.08.

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

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

Care worker (4 years' service) v R2

A care worker with four years' service was unfairly dismissed after an incident with his client. The tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair and awarded £2,975 after deductions.

Office administrator (4 years' service) v Beaumont and Fletcher Ltd

A tribunal found that an office administrator was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer included unparticularised criticisms about her appearance and relationships with colleagues in a capability letter. She was awarded £3,497.79, reduced by 75% for contributory fault.

Welder (20 years' service) v Silo Services Limited

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

Cleaner (2 years' service) v M & I t/a Jetmaid Cleaning Services Ltd

A cleaner with two years' service was dismissed by text message after calling in sick. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded £8,192.72.

Quality Control Technologist (2 years' service) v Wealmoor Limited

A quality control technologist with back pain and depression was unfairly dismissed after his employer relied on a GP report and failed to obtain occupational health advice. Tribunal awards £129,970.

Window fitter (6 years' service) v Amazing Glazing (Widnes) Limited

A window fitter with six years' service was dismissed by text message claiming the company was going into receivership, but the tribunal found the business continued trading. He was awarded £9,357 for unfair dismissal, notice pay, holiday pay, and an unauthorised deduction.

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

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

Apprentice (digital marketing) v A & T Trained Dogs Limited

A digital marketing apprentice who was dismissed days after writing to her employer about an unpaid tax rebate has won her claim for automatically unfair dismissal. The Manchester tribunal awarded £3,963.97 in compensation.

Former employee (11 years' service) v Catwalk Dogs St Helens Ltd

A former employee with 11 years' service was unfairly dismissed and underpaid the national minimum wage. The tribunal awarded £4,694.53, including an ACAS uplift.

Venue manager (8 years' service) v Sin Bar Ltd

A venue manager with 8 years' service was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer shouted at her, refused sick pay, and removed her from the bar's Facebook page. The tribunal awarded £8,137.55.

Managing Director (5 years 8 months' service) v Macom GmbH UK Ltd

A managing director was unfairly dismissed after his bankruptcy triggered a summary dismissal without any investigation or hearing. The tribunal awarded £4,630 but applied a 60% Polkey deduction.

Childcare nursery assistant (3 months' service) v Ms Tika Mesha Williams

A nursery assistant with just 3 months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after she raised concerns about being paid below the national minimum wage and not receiving rest breaks. The tribunal awarded £5,433.98.

Early years practitioner (8 years' service) v Hertsmonceux Pre-School Limited

An early years practitioner with 8 years' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about underpayment of SSP and holiday pay. The tribunal found the real reason for her dismissal was her assertion of statutory rights.

Office Manager (3 years 7 months' service) v Main Group Services Ltd

An office manager with 3 years 7 months' service was unfairly dismissed after calling her managers 'dickheads' in jest during a heated meeting. The tribunal found the employer's subsequent disciplinary process was contrived and awarded £15,042.81.

Former employee v Skins Laser Clinic Ltd

A former employee of Skins Laser Clinic Ltd won nearly £19,000 in compensation after the company failed to respond to her tribunal claim, leading to a default judgment for unfair dismissal and race discrimination.

Former employees v TAL Precision Engineering Ltd

TAL Precision Engineering Ltd failed to pay wages for three months, leading to successful claims for unpaid wages, redundancy pay, and constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal also applied a 25% ACAS uplift for failing to follow statutory procedures.

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

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

Apprentice gas fitter (18 years old, 14 months' service) v DW Gas Services Limited

An 18-year-old apprentice gas fitter has been awarded £5,613 after his employer failed to pay his contractual wages, dismissed him without notice, and never provided written terms or pay statements.

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 employees (21 claimants) v PARC (Essex) Limited

A tribunal awarded protective awards, redundancy pay, and unpaid wages to 21 former employees of PARC (Essex) Limited after the company ceased operations without any consultation or notice.

Security guard (10 weeks' service) v ESG Security Limited

A security guard who resigned after just 10 weeks has been awarded £5,892 by an employment tribunal for constructive unfair dismissal, including notice pay and pension loss.

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

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

UK Head of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) (2 years' service) v Piramal Healthcare UK Limited

A UK Head of EHS resigned after her employer ignored her grievance and threatened sick pay. The tribunal found constructive unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal, with remedy to be decided.

Administrator, Office Manager and Business Manager and Compliance Officer (10 years' service) v Peter Radelat t/a PR Employment Law Specialists

An employment law specialist who closed his business due to ill health was found to have unfairly dismissed his administrator of 10 years. The tribunal awarded compensation for the unfair dismissal and failure to provide written particulars.

Former employee v Riley Foods Limited

A former employee won nearly £15,000 after being unfairly dismissed by Riley Foods Limited, with the tribunal adding a 25% uplift for the company's failure to follow the ACAS Code of Practice.

Former employee v Bedwellty Park Residential Home Limited

A former employee of Bedwellty Park Residential Home has been awarded £16,439 after the tribunal found she was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, and that the home made unauthorised deductions from her wages.

Cleaner (4 years' service) v Ms Z Nicholson (trading as "Hestia Cleaning Services")

A cleaner with four years' service was found to be automatically unfairly dismissed when the new cleaning contractor refused to take him on. The tribunal awarded £1,372.

Global Head of Marketing (2 years' service) v LREsystem Limited

A tribunal found that a medical technology company unfairly dismissed its Global Head of Marketing by making him redundant without consultation, and awarded him £89,013 including £74,800 in unpaid salary.

Restaurant employee (4 months' service) v Morgarten Restaurants Ltd

An employee who resigned after four months due to constructive dismissal has been awarded £2,579 for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice pay. The restaurant company, now in liquidation, failed to pay her final earnings.

Former employee v Dannii Matthews Limited

A former employee won £15,298 after being unfairly dismissed by redundancy and having wages unlawfully deducted. The employer failed to present a valid response.

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.

Former employees v Cheshiregate Property Services Limited

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

Executive General Manager (2 years' service) v Eastman Staples Ltd

An executive general manager with two years' service was unfairly dismissed for alleged gross misconduct. The company entered liquidation and did not defend the claim, resulting in a £13,716 award.

Senior Nursery Practitioner (3 years' service) v Swans Day Nurseries Ltd

A senior nursery practitioner was unfairly dismissed after her employer fabricated an allegation that she was under the influence of alcohol at work. The Watford tribunal awarded £5,325.75, including a 25% Acas uplift for ignoring the code of practice.

Former director/manager of seasonal decorations business (16 years' service) v Chic Flower Design Limited (in liquidation)

A director with 16 years' service was dismissed days after being told he was 'too expensive' and 'no longer needed'. The tribunal found the real reason was not misconduct but cost-cutting, and awarded £61,298.

Priest (Purohit) at a Hindu Mandir v Trustees of Vishwa Hindu Parishad - a registered charity

A Hindu priest who was summarily dismissed after a dispute over Covid-19 safety measures has won his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £15,924, reduced by 40% for his own conduct.

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

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

Barmaid (3 years' service) v Real Bars Ltd

A barmaid with three years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer sacked her by text message without notice. The tribunal awarded her £8,619.38 in compensation for unpaid wages, holiday pay, notice pay, and unfair dismissal.

Former employee v Lunar Automotive Limited

A former employee won a constructive unfair dismissal claim after his employer failed to pay wages, holiday pay and notice pay. The tribunal awarded over £14,000 after the employer's response was struck out for non-attendance.

Employee, shareholder and director v Arcstream Ltd (In Liquidation)

A director and shareholder was summarily dismissed without any disciplinary process or notice. The tribunal awarded £16,916.86 for unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Primary school teacher (2 years' service) v Orchard Prep Ltd

A tribunal ruled that a teacher who invoiced via her limited company was an employee from September 2019, enabling her to pursue claims for unfair dismissal and whistleblowing.

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

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

Headteacher (5 years 6 months' service) v Governing Body of Northwood Community Primary School and Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

A headteacher with over five years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed investigation into his decision to engage a former teacher subject to a Prohibition Order. The tribunal found the employer failed to consider alternatives to dismissal.

Former employee v HYPHA Restaurants Limited

A former employee of HYPHA Restaurants Limited has won £5,421.70 after the company dismissed her with only one week's notice instead of the contractual month, and failed to pay pension contributions and holiday pay.

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

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

Recruitment consultant (less than 2 years' service) v FDS Recruitment Ltd

A recruitment consultant with less than two years' service won £15,280 after their employer failed to pay wages, holiday pay, commission and notice pay. The company did not attend the hearing.

Former employee v Amber Pubs Limited

A former employee won over £5,000 after being made redundant without proper notice, holiday pay, or written particulars. The employer's failure to comply with tribunal orders led to its defence being struck out.

Window fabricator and installer (4 years' service) v Keepout Limited (in liquidation)

A window fabricator with four years' service was dismissed by redundancy without any warning or consultation. The tribunal awarded £15,319 in unpaid wages, holiday pay, notice pay, redundancy pay and compensation.

Warehouse operative (29 years' service) v Valves and Engineered Products Limited

A warehouse operative with 29 years' service was found to have been unfairly dismissed after her employer sold the business and mistakenly treated her as an agency worker. The tribunal awarded over £11,000 in compensation.

Senior stylist (12 years' service) v The Dapper Clinic Limited

A senior stylist with 12 years' service was awarded £7,720 after his employer refused to pay him unless he submitted invoices, claiming he was a freelancer. The tribunal found his employment had transferred under TUPE.

Former employee v LJE Management Limited

A former employee won £13,617 after a tribunal found she was racially discriminated against, harassed, and unfairly dismissed by LJE Management Limited, which did not attend the hearing.

Chief Technical Officer (2 years' service) v Secarma Limited

A chief technical officer who resigned after being suspended, having his team made redundant without consultation, and being denied contractual sick pay has won his constructive unfair dismissal claim at the Bristol Employment Tribunal.

Human resources manager (2 years 10 months' service) v SM Sparkling Services Limited

A human resources manager was awarded £7,222 after her employer removed her from the payroll without notice, refused holiday leave, and underpaid her for months. The tribunal upheld her claim of constructive unfair dismissal.

Security Officer (4 years' service) v G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd

A security officer with four years' service was unfairly dismissed after G4S mistakenly believed he could not legally work following his SIA licence revocation. The tribunal awarded £16,632.84.

Family Solicitor (less than 1 year post-qualification experience) v Optimal Claim Limited (t/a Optimal Solicitors)

A family solicitor who resigned after her employer forged her electronic signature on a probation appraisal form has won her constructive dismissal claim, with the tribunal ordering £2,543 in compensation.

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

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

Site Manager (3 years' service) v NB Construction (UK) Limited

A site manager was unfairly dismissed after a sham redundancy process and a subsequent gross misconduct dismissal that lacked proper investigation. The tribunal awarded £8,281.30, including a 20% ACAS uplift.

Minibus driver (4 years' service) v Blackburn and Darwen Community Transport Limited

A minibus driver who was dismissed shortly after complaining about unpaid holiday pay has been found unfairly dismissed. The tribunal awarded £12,489.86 in compensation.

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

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

Bus driver v A & A Coach Travel Ltd

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

Former employee (7 years' service) v Tidysite Building and Construction Service Limited

A former employee with seven years' service won £5,687.63 after his employer failed to file a response to his tribunal claims for unfair dismissal, unpaid sick pay, holiday pay and notice pay.

Electrical apprentice (4 years) v CC Cousins Limited

An electrical apprentice was unfairly dismissed after a flawed redundancy selection process. The tribunal awarded £14,251 for loss of future prospects and the delay in qualifying.

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.

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

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

Former employees v AAQUA LIMITED

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

Former employee v Skolak Healthcare Limited T/A Beechill Nursing Home

A former employee of Beechill Nursing Home was unfairly dismissed and had wages deducted for three shifts. The tribunal awarded £578.40 including an ACAS uplift.

Former employee v Craven Inns Limited

A former employee of Craven Inns Limited has won claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and unlawful deduction from wages, receiving a total of £9,313.83 plus costs.

Senior manager (1 year's service) v Nextsteps Development (1) and Nextsteps @ Barnstaple CIC (2)

A senior manager who was not paid for five months and then underpaid for six more has won her claim for unauthorised deductions. The tribunal found she was an employee from March 2021 and entitled to full pay.

Assistant Director, Border Force (9 years' service) v The Home Office

A 9-year Border Force Assistant Director was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed after refusing a redeployment instruction. The Leeds tribunal awarded £51,891.73, including a 10% ACAS uplift.

Finance director (5 years' service) v Next Steps Independence Ltd

A finance director who raised concerns about safeguarding was suspended and forced to resign. The tribunal found he was constructively dismissed because of his public interest disclosures.

Former employee v Trackforce Recruitment Limited

A former employee won over £5,500 after her employer failed to respond to her tribunal claim for redundancy pay, unpaid holiday, notice pay and an unauthorised deduction from wages.

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.

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.

Music tutor v Rhythmix (in Liquidation) Ltd

A tribunal found that music tutors for a charity were employees despite being treated as self-employed, entitling them to redundancy and holiday pay.

Former employee v Kalchal Limited

A former employee was awarded over £1,100 after her employer failed to pay her final week's wages and holiday pay, and unfairly dismissed her. The employer did not file a response to the claim.

Nursery manager (2 years' service) v Michael Sutton trading as St Margaret's Nursery

A nursery manager with two years' service was constructively dismissed after his employer sent a private message accusing him of dishonesty and lies, without any prior investigation. The tribunal awarded £5,298.

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 The Furzedown Group Limited a.k.a The Furzedown Group

A former employee of The Furzedown Group has been awarded £10,358.50 after the company failed to pay full wages, holiday pay, and dismissed without notice.

Accountant (7 years' service) v Finanspol Group Ltd

An accountant with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed after refusing to accept self-employment and reduced pay. The tribunal awarded £9,063.83.

HR Business Partner (5 years' service) v The British Council

An HR Business Partner who worked for the British Council in Dubai has won the right to bring unfair dismissal and discrimination claims in the UK, after the tribunal ruled that diplomatic immunity in the UAE did not leave her without a remedy.

Café worker (12 years' service) v Camden Express Limited

A café worker with 12 years' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after repeatedly asking for his full wages, which were below the national minimum wage. The tribunal awarded £51,748.84.

Fitness club manager (4 months' service) v Inrenos 2 Ltd

A fitness club manager who swore at his boss during a heated phone call about his resignation was wrongfully dismissed. The tribunal awarded £1,273.52 in damages and repayment of unauthorised deductions.

Former employee v Mayfair Residential Care Home Ltd

A former employee of Mayfair Residential Care Home Ltd won claims for unfair dismissal, redundancy payment, and unpaid holiday pay, receiving £2,455.39 in total.

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

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

Former employee (17 years' service) v Drive Software Solutions Limited

A former employee with 17 years' service was awarded over £100,000 after his employer failed to engage with the tribunal process, leading to a default judgment and strike-out of their response.

Former employee (12 years' service) v Owen Owen (Western) Ltd (in liquidation)

A former employee with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy, but a 100% Polkey deduction meant no compensatory award. The tribunal awarded £4,362.20 for redundancy, unpaid wages, holiday pay, and other losses.

Registered Manager of a care company (15 months' service) v Happy Care Limited

A care company's registered manager was automatically unfairly dismissed after making protected disclosures to the CQC and police. The tribunal found the employer fabricated a homophobia allegation and sexually harassed her. She was awarded £73,474.

Former employee v Boilertech (NW) Limited

A former employee has won a default judgment against Boilertech (NW) Limited after the company failed to respond to claims of unauthorised wage deductions and unfair dismissal. The tribunal awarded £2,758.46 in total.

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

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

Carer/Support Worker (2 years' service) v Golden Hands Home Care Limited

A care worker who was suspended without pay for over two months and accused of acting because a manager was Filipina has won her claims for constructive unfair dismissal, racial harassment, and unlawful deduction of wages.

Office administrator (2 years' service) v Links Waste Management Ltd. t/a JM Waste Management

An office administrator with two years' service was unfairly dismissed after being told she was not an 'A player'. The tribunal awarded £3,809.67, including an ACAS uplift for failing to follow a fair procedure.

Former employee v Hayre Builders Company Limited

A Reading tribunal awarded a former employee £178,199.82 after finding he was unfairly dismissed, with the employer failing to provide a written statement of particulars and unreasonably ignoring the Acas Code.

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.

Assistant Principal (7 years' service) v The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

An assistant principal with seven years' service was unfairly dismissed after physically restraining a disruptive student. The school had not provided positive handling training and failed to preserve full CCTV evidence.

Former employee (2 years' service) v Seewoo Foods (Greenwich) Limited

A former employee with just two years' service has been awarded £109,363 after her employer failed to respond to her unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and unlawful deductions claims.

Former employee (17 years' service) v Rayhome Limited

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

Head of Estates (13 years' service) v Muntham House Ltd

A head of estates with 13 years' service was unfairly dismissed for selling a disused oil tank for £230. The tribunal found the investigation and appeal process were biased and procedurally flawed.

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

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

Former employee v Kirwan and Sons Limited

A former employee was unfairly dismissed and awarded over £7,600 in compensation after her employer failed to pay redundancy, notice, holiday pay, and statutory sick pay.

Former employee v Inari Sushi and Grill Limited

A former employee who was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing and subjected to multiple breaches including unpaid holiday pay and unauthorised deductions has been awarded £13,117.36 by an employment tribunal.

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.

Kitchen porter / maintenance assistant (2 years' service) v East Sussex National Limited

A kitchen porter was constructively dismissed after his employer ended a trial maintenance assistant role without warning, citing performance and lack of a driving licence. The tribunal awarded £4,311.55.

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

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

Former employee v Roudh Enterprise Limited

A former employee has been awarded £14,363.05 after the Employment Tribunal found their unfair dismissal, breach of contract and holiday pay claims well-founded. The employer did not attend the hearing.

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.

Community accountant (21 years' service) v Community Accountancy Self Help

A community accountant with 21 years' service had her pay and hours halved without her agreement. The tribunal ordered the charity to repay £16,893 in unlawfully deducted wages.

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 v Kirkby Blinds Direct Limited (In Voluntary Liquidation)

A former employee won claims for unfair dismissal, notice pay, and unlawful deduction of wages (holiday pay and underpayment of salary) against Kirkby Blinds Direct Limited, which was in voluntary liquidation. The tribunal awarded £1,497.36.

Former employee v Victuals Trading Limited t/a Brooks

A former employee won £292.92 after his employer made deductions from wages without written authorisation and failed to pay holiday pay. The employer later tried to rely on evidence it could have produced at the original hearing.

Night Manager (17 years' service) v Bondco 628 Limited

A night manager who raised concerns about pay and holiday pay was unfairly dismissed after posting derogatory comments in a WhatsApp group. The tribunal found the real reason was her assertion of statutory rights.

President EMEA (6 years' service) v Burrana Limited

A senior executive with six years' service was dismissed for redundancy without any consultation or fair procedure, winning over £56,000 in compensation.

Former employee v Head Projects Ltd

A former employee of Head Projects Ltd has won a claim for unlawful deduction of wages, holiday pay, an HMRC refund and expenses, totalling £5,285.68.

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

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

Sales advisor (3 years' service) v Sky Retail Stores Limited

A sales advisor was unfairly dismissed by Sky Retail Stores Limited for a data protection breach after an 11-month investigation and disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded £807, reduced by 50% for contributory conduct.

Autobody Technician, Panel Beater and Sprayer (4.5 months' service) v Castleman EV Ltd

An autobody technician was unfairly dismissed after requesting outstanding wages and payslips. The tribunal awarded £2,913.82 for unauthorised deductions and other breaches.

Former employee v Clearway Drainage Systems Limited

A former drainage operative was constructively unfairly dismissed after his employer made unlawful deductions from his wages and failed to pay holiday pay. The tribunal awarded £14,365.57.

Former employee (driver) v UK Cargo Logistics Services Limited

A former driver for UK Cargo Logistics Services Limited has won a default judgment for £7,080.40 in unpaid wages, holiday pay, night allowances, meal allowances and expenses after the company failed to respond to the claim.

Train driver (18 years' service) v Govia Thameslink Railway Limited

A train driver who pulled an emergency lever to board a moving train was unfairly dismissed, but his compensation was cut by 75% for contributory fault.

Former employees v Mr J Miall t/a Ocean Fresh

A tribunal ordered a fish merchant to pay over £9,000 to two former employees for unpaid redundancy, notice pay, holiday pay and failure to provide written particulars.

Former employee v 1st Civils Ltd and Hudson Reign Developments Ltd

A former employee who was dismissed on the same day she transferred to a new employer under TUPE has been awarded over £64,000 for unfair dismissal, unauthorised wage deductions, and breach of contract.

Salaried employee (3 years' service) v Hazel Grove DIY Centre Limited

An employee with three years' service was dismissed on his second day under new ownership, with no warning or consultation. The tribunal awarded £3,767 for unfair dismissal, unpaid holiday pay, notice pay, and failure to provide written particulars.

Former employee v Teresa Purdie

A former employee has won her claim for unfair dismissal, redundancy pay, unauthorised holiday pay deductions and breach of contract. The tribunal ordered Teresa Purdie to pay a total of £1,278.84.

Former employee (6 years' service) v Hilltop Hotel (Carlisle) Ltd

A former employee of Hilltop Hotel (Carlisle) Ltd has won claims for unfair dismissal, unpaid holiday pay and unpaid furlough pay after the employer failed to defend the case. The tribunal awarded £4,580 in total.

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

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

Former employee (15 months' service) v NASA Food Services Limited

A former employee of NASA Food Services Limited has won £4,416 after the tribunal found the company unlawfully deducted wages by cutting salary by 40% and 80% without consent and failing to pay 33 days of accrued holiday pay.

Junior game designer and quality assurer v Bright Idea Education Ltd

A junior game designer who raised a formal grievance about unpaid wages was dismissed by email the same evening. The tribunal found the dismissal was automatically unfair and awarded £17,195.90.

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

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

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

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

Former employee v Kiren Foods Limited

A former employee was unfairly dismissed by Kiren Foods Limited and awarded £16,278.86 for unfair dismissal, holiday pay and unpaid wages.

Former employee v Premier Cars Bangor Ltd

A former driver with COPD and back pain was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against by Premier Cars Bangor Ltd. The tribunal awarded £3,230.76 for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and unpaid holiday pay.

Pharmacy assistant (qualified dispenser) v Health Hut Professionals Ltd

A pharmacy assistant was told to hand in her keys and leave after a heated meeting over an anonymous complaint. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded £9,867 including a 25% ACAS uplift.

Courier (9 years' service) v ABG Couriers Ltd (in administration)

A courier who was summarily dismissed without notice after 9 years' service has won his unfair dismissal claim, securing over £15,000 in compensation for unpaid wages, notice pay, and holiday pay.

Senior engineer (12 years' service) v Fisk Fire Group Ltd

A senior engineer with 12 years' service was summarily dismissed in a lay-by after falsifying fire alarm test records. The tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair but awarded nothing because the engineer was 100% to blame.

Employee (bus driver/transport worker) v HCT Group Operations Community Interest Company (Cic)

A transport worker was automatically unfairly dismissed when her employer failed to assign her to the correct transferring group under TUPE. The tribunal awarded £50,441.99 including a 20% ACAS uplift.

Former employee v Stan Smith and Sons Ltd

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

IT consultant (web development) v Puma Solutions IT Consultancy Limited

A tribunal struck out the employer's response and awarded £7,119.71 for unfair dismissal after the company failed to comply with directions and did not attend the hearing.

Remote Support Technician (3 years' service) v CA Technical Software Ltd t/a Computer Assistance

A tribunal found that a remote support technician was an employee, not self-employed, and awarded £15,758.74 for unfair dismissal, including a 25% uplift for failure to follow the ACAS code.

Security officer (14 years' service) v Profile Security Services Limited

A security officer with 14 years' service was unfairly dismissed after attending work while awaiting a Covid-19 test result. The tribunal found the investigation was flawed and the outcome predetermined.

Dental practice employee (over 4 years' service) v Mrs A Abnoosian, as Personal Representative of the Estate of the late Dr V Toomassian

A dental practice employee who was not paid her final wages and was made redundant after her employer died unexpectedly has won £2,731.48 at an employment tribunal.

Former employee v Anthony Katrina Associates Ltd t/a AKA Communications

A former employee was automatically unfairly dismissed for making protected disclosures and awarded £4,466.92 in compensation, including an ACAS uplift for the employer's failure to follow procedure.

Former employee v Crest Communication Limited

A former employee of Crest Communication Limited was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy and awarded £8,097.31 for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and unfair dismissal compensation.

Former employee v Sutton and Cheam Limited

A former employee has been awarded £2,338.64 after his employer made unlawful deductions from his wages for two invoices and failed to attend the tribunal hearing. The employer's late application for reconsideration was refused.

Customer Assistant – Self Service (part-time, one day a week) v Tesco Stores Ltd

A part-time customer assistant with 27 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after Tesco mistakenly believed she was absent without leave when she was actually on approved annual leave. The tribunal awarded £4,934.18 in compensation.

Live-in nanny and carer (aged 68, Indonesian, limited English) v Jonaid Hassan Shahid

A 68-year-old Indonesian live-in nanny and carer was constructively dismissed after her employer stopped paying her wages entirely. The tribunal awarded her over £77,000 for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and unfair dismissal.

National Operations Manager v Synenergy Logistics Limited

A National Operations Manager who was suspended in front of 10 colleagues and denied a contractual bonus has won his claim for constructive unfair dismissal and unlawful deductions, receiving £131,535.

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

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

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

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

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.

Bodyshop Manager (3 years' service) v Tokyo Customs Ltd

A bodyshop manager who was persuaded to keep working without pay after his employer was evicted from its premises has won £5,700 in unpaid wages and £10,382 for unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

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

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

Former employee (4 years' service) v Shuropody Retail Ltd

A former employee of Shuropody Retail Ltd has been awarded £17,355.27 after the tribunal found the company made unauthorised wage deductions, failed to pay holiday pay, and unfairly dismissed her.

Director and shareholder (19 years' service) v Lowther Decorators Limited

A director with 19 years' service was summarily dismissed for gross misconduct after withdrawing company funds, but the employer carried out no investigation or disciplinary hearing. The tribunal awarded £68,048.

Former employee v Maldon Brewing Company Ltd

A former employee of Maldon Brewing Company Ltd won £4,918.35 after the company dismissed him by reason of redundancy without paying his salary, notice pay, redundancy payment, or holiday pay. The respondent did not attend the hearing.

Former employee v Maldon Brewing Company Ltd

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

Beauty Therapist v Matthew Law t/a Beauty Spa and Carly Riordan t/a Beauty Spa

A beauty therapist who was unfairly dismissed and not paid wages or holiday pay has been awarded £8,278 by an employment tribunal, including a 25% uplift for the employer's failure to follow the ACAS Code of Practice.

Groundworker v Tallington Lakes Activities Limited; Tallington Lakes Site Limited; Tallington Lakes Land Limited; Neil Morgan

A groundworker who was unfairly dismissed has been awarded over £5,000 in costs after the employer's abusive and disruptive behaviour during proceedings. The tribunal found the conduct was unreasonable and warranted a costs order.

Clinical Pathway Administrator (4 years' service) v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

A Clinical Pathway Administrator was constructively unfairly dismissed after the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust failed to investigate her bullying grievance or redeploy her. The tribunal awarded £51,397.66.

Care worker (whistleblower) v Cornwallis Care Services Ltd

A care worker who complained about staffing levels and faulty equipment was automatically unfairly dismissed. The employer did not respond to the claim, leading to a default judgment and £15,601 in compensation.

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

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

Delivery driver (5 months' service) v Bread Basket Sandwich Station

A delivery driver with only five months' service was unfairly dismissed after texting her employer about a £630 tax refund she believed was owed. The tribunal awarded £2,601.61.

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

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

Employee v Saint Gobain Building Distribution Ltd

An employee who resigned after a restructure excluded her has won her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The employer failed to attend the hearing and was ordered to pay £15,000 in costs.

Former employee v Yue Chang Dai

A former employee was awarded over £15,000 for unfair dismissal after their employer failed to present a defence and ignored the ACAS Code of Practice.

Former employee v Fine Futures Limited

A former employee of Fine Futures Limited has been awarded £59,649 after an employment tribunal found he was dismissed and subjected to detriment for making protected disclosures.

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

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

Project Manager v Land Science Limited

A project manager was unfairly dismissed when his small employer made him redundant without any warning, consultation or appeal. The tribunal awarded £2,650.83 after applying a 70% Polkey reduction.

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

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

Beauty Therapist v Rebecca Squires

A beauty therapist who worked set hours, wore a uniform and used the respondent's equipment has been found to be an employee, allowing her claims for unfair dismissal and unlawful deductions to proceed.

Personal Assistant (11 years' service) v Gaynor Hartford

A personal assistant who was automatically unfairly dismissed after taking steps to protect herself from danger she reasonably believed to be serious and imminent has been awarded £7,394.82 by an employment tribunal.

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.

Former employee v Bath Cricket Club

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Bath Cricket Club was allowed to proceed after the tribunal ruled that a second early conciliation certificate obtained against a differently named entity was valid, rejecting the club's attempt to strike out the claim.

Finance Director v ABP (London) Investment Limited

A finance director who made protected disclosures about his employer's finances was automatically unfairly dismissed. The tribunal awarded £754,380.97 after the employer provided false evidence and failed to attend the final hearing.

Team Leader Track Inspections (safety critical role, managing 12 colleagues) v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

A team leader at Network Rail was unfairly dismissed after a flawed drug and alcohol test failed to account for his undiagnosed medical condition. The tribunal ordered reinstatement, which the employer refused, leading to a compensation award of £89,861.86.

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

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

Manager and fryer at fish and chip shop (4 years' service) v Best British Fish Ltd

A manager and fryer at a fish and chip shop was automatically unfairly dismissed after her employment transferred to a new owner, who told her there was no work. The Watford tribunal awarded £7,828 in compensation.

Former employees (redundant) v Drinkmaster Ltd (In Voluntary Creditors’ Liquidation)

An employment tribunal has ruled that Drinkmaster Ltd failed to consult employees before making more than 20 staff redundant, and made a protective award of 90 days' pay.

Security officers v Croma Vigilant (Scotland) Ltd

Seven security officers unfairly dismissed by Croma Vigilant (Scotland) Ltd after a TUPE transfer were awarded compensation when the employer failed to reinstate them as ordered by the tribunal.

CEO and co-founder v Peoples Coffee Ltd

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

Site Supervisor (16 hours/week, also undertook building contracting work) v London Borough of Newham

A site supervisor who resigned after his employer insisted he take holiday only during school term time and launched disciplinary action has won his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £15,444.86.

Employee (sales and administrative duties, 8 years' service) v Mr X Zheng

An employee with 8 years' service was constructively dismissed after his employer withheld sales commission and gave him an ultimatum to pay money or be treated as resigned. The tribunal awarded £55,267.37.

Business Line Leader/Global Sales Director (23 years' service) v Matcon Limited

A long-serving sales director was unfairly dismissed after instructing a customer to backdate a contract under pressure from his managing director. The tribunal found the investigation and appeal process were flawed.

Qualified Paralegal (9 years' service) v Gardline Shipping Limited

A paralegal with nine years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer used a sham redundancy to get rid of her after she raised a grievance about bullying. The tribunal found the redundancy was not genuine.