2024

Junior doctor (specialist registrar in Emergency Medicine) v Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

A junior doctor's attempt to obtain a wasted costs order against the solicitors for an NHS Trust was dismissed because a 2018 settlement agreement precluded the application and there was no improper conduct.

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.

Handyman (former employee) v HMS Maintenance Solutions Limited

A handyman with ADHD resigned claiming constructive dismissal after alleged bullying and failure to make adjustments. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of trust and confidence, and the claim failed.

Delivery driver (2.5 years' service) v NHK Enfield Ltd

A delivery driver was unfairly dismissed after his manager told him 'I don't need you any more' and used abusive language. The Watford tribunal awarded £4,656 in compensation.

Former employee (5 years' service) v Fairview Grocers Limited

A former employee of Fairview Grocers Limited was unfairly dismissed without any meeting or right of appeal, but his own conduct led to a 60% cut in compensation. He was awarded £3,752.89 in total.

Control Room Team Leader (11 years' service) v MTR Corporation (Crossrail) Limited t/a MTR Elizabeth Line

A tribunal found that MTR Elizabeth Line unfairly dismissed a control room team leader of 11 years over a hug and alleged anti-Semitic comments, but reduced compensation by 75% due to his own conduct.

Sonographer (9 months' service) v Woodhaze Ltd t/a Window to the Womb (Swansea)

A black African sonographer was racially harassed and discriminated against after being required to perform cleaning duties and threatened with deportation. The tribunal awarded £33,611.12.