Partial win

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

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

Former employee v Zhero Limited

A tribunal granted an employer's late application to defend a claim but ordered it to pay costs for unreasonable conduct, while dismissing a wasted costs application against its former representative.

Business Development Manager (2 years 4 months' service) v Angry Creative (UK) Limited

A tribunal found that a Business Development Manager was unfairly dismissed because the real reason was his grievance, not redundancy. The case highlights the risks of dismissing a worker who has raised concerns.

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

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

Legal secretary (trainee) v AD (deceased)

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

Former employee v RR Swami Ltd

A former employee has been awarded £12,503 after an employment tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed, not given notice, and had wages unlawfully deducted by RR Swami Ltd.

Electrician (2 years' service) v Thames Spark Group Limited

An electrician who raised asbestos safety concerns was dismissed for alleged expense fraud. The tribunal found the dismissal was tainted by whistleblowing and awarded nearly £20,000.

Skilled mechanical maintenance fitter (22 years' service) v Vauxhall Motors Ltd

Three skilled maintenance fitters with up to 25 years' service were unfairly dismissed by Vauxhall Motors after a flawed investigation into an anonymous letter about overtime. The tribunal rejected claims of whistleblowing or union-related automatic unfair dismissal.

Live-in carer (32 years' caregiving experience) v Mr Mark Sutton

A live-in carer with 32 years' experience won a whistleblowing detriment claim after raising safety concerns, but her constructive dismissal claim failed. She was awarded £1,775.

Former employee v Fenco Ltd t/a Homesafe Housing

A former employee was automatically unfairly dismissed after making a public interest disclosure. The tribunal also found she was owed unpaid salary, holiday pay, and expenses, awarding a total of £4,619.01.

General Manager (charity founder) v Like U CIO

A general manager who resigned over a hostile working environment was later dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal found he was wrongfully dismissed but his whistleblowing claim failed because it was brought too late.

Healthcare assistant (3 months' service) v Gain Healthcare Limited

A healthcare assistant who was dismissed without notice after just three months has been awarded £480 in notice pay. The tribunal rejected his other claims for automatic unfair dismissal, sex discrimination, and breach of contract.

Registered Manager (later HR, Compliance and Finance) v Riann Care Limited

A registered manager who resigned after her employer restricted her system access following a protected disclosure was not constructively dismissed, the tribunal ruled, but she won £1,309.52 for an unlawful wage deduction.

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.

Chartered physiotherapist (Head Sports Physiotherapist, 5 months' service) v Barnet Football Club Ltd

A head sports physiotherapist was constructively dismissed after being investigated and having her grievance rejected following her pregnancy disclosure. The tribunal awarded £18,152.48.

Facilities Manager (6 years' service) v Marsh Farm Futures

A facilities manager with dyslexia and heart failure was unfairly dismissed after his employer turned a redundancy process into a disciplinary hearing. The tribunal found the process was a sham and the real reason was a breakdown in trust and confidence.

Care assistant (live-in carer) v Lovingangels Care Limited

A live-in care assistant was unfairly dismissed after her role ended when the care recipient moved into a care home. The tribunal found the employer failed to consider furlough and conducted a rubber-stamp appeal.

Medical Lead (GP) v Practice Plus Group Health and Rehabilitation Services Ltd

A tribunal found that a GP with bipolar disorder and severe neck pain was constructively dismissed and discriminated against after her employer failed to provide a suitable chair and mouse, and treated her negatively in a performance meeting.

Nursery Chef (10 months' service) v Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries Limited

A nursery chef who was dismissed after raising concerns about nursery practices failed in her whistleblowing claims but succeeded in recovering £276.49 that her employer deducted from her wages for outstanding nursery fees without her written consent.

Machine tool maintenance technician (11 months' service) v Cosworth Ltd

A machine tool maintenance technician with 11 months' service was refused interim relief after being dismissed for unauthorised absence. The tribunal found he did not have a 'pretty good chance' of proving his whistleblowing claim, but allowed the case to proceed to a full hearing.

Former employee v Strong Maker Limited

Two former employees of Strong Maker Limited were awarded over £20,000 in total after the tribunal found they were unfairly and automatically unfairly dismissed, with a 25% uplift for the employer's failure to follow the ACAS Code of Practice.

Former employee v Beechwood Property Services Ltd

A former employee who was sacked for alleged dishonesty over a positive Covid-19 test in Cameroon lost his unfair dismissal claim but won £1,536.60 for wrongful dismissal. The tribunal found the dismissal was procedurally fair but the employer failed to give proper notice.

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 employee v Autosparx Limited

A former employee was unfairly dismissed after her employer failed to prove a genuine redundancy exercise. The tribunal awarded £1,921.85 in compensation.

Former employee v Baber Khan

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

Restaurant manager (6 months' service) v 11 Berkeley Street Ltd T/a Jeru Restaurant

A restaurant manager with six months' service who reported mouse droppings and chef misconduct was not automatically unfairly dismissed, but won £3,201 for unpaid tronc and holiday pay.

Former employee v BAE Systems (Operations) Limited

A former employee's whistleblowing detriment claims against BAE Systems have been partially struck out as out of time, but her constructive dismissal and some other claims can proceed.

Coach driver (3 years' service) v Seaward Travel Ltd

A coach driver who repeatedly raised concerns about diesel fumes in his minibus and resigned after a poorly handled disciplinary meeting has won his claim for constructive unfair dismissal.

University academic (disabled employee) v University of the West of England

A university academic with Parkinson's disease was allowed to pursue her unfair dismissal claim 10 days late after the tribunal found it was not reasonably practicable to file on time due to her disability and IT problems.

General manager (3 years' service) v Minories M Limited (in voluntary liquidation)

A general manager who resigned after his grievance was assigned to the manager he complained about, and who was then suspended pending disciplinary proceedings, has won his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £4,354.33.

Trader (7 years' service) v EDF Trading Limited

A trader with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed by EDF Trading Limited after a flawed investigation into an alleged leak of confidential information. The tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair but rejected his whistleblowing claim.

Deputy Principal (14 years' service) v The Shared Learning Trust

A deputy principal with 14 years' service was unfairly dismissed after the trust failed to tell her the purpose of a redundancy consultation meeting. The tribunal awarded no compensation, however, finding she would have been dismissed anyway.

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.

Senior Electrical Engineer/Supervisor (8 years' service) v Bechtel Ltd

An employment tribunal found that Bechtel Ltd unfairly dismissed a senior electrical engineer during a redundancy process, ruling that the selection lacked transparency. The claimant's race, caste, and whistleblowing claims were dismissed.

Former employee v ISWP Support Services Limited

A former employee who resigned after being required to attend a disciplinary investigation meeting following protected disclosures has won claims for detriment, disability discrimination, harassment and victimisation, but her constructive unfair dismissal claim was dismissed. She was awarded £12,822.78.

Former employees (family-run supermarket) v Medsun Food Ltd

Three employees were fairly dismissed for a roof confrontation and assault, but a fourth was unfairly dismissed for taking goods without payment. The tribunal reduced her compensation to zero due to her conduct.

Lift engineer's mate (5 months' service) v Lift Gear Engineering Limited

A lift engineer who raised safety concerns about unqualified workers was automatically unfairly dismissed. The tribunal awarded £12,609.52, including a 25% ACAS uplift for the employer's failure to follow disciplinary procedures.

Universal education facilitator (1 year's service) v Turning Point

A tribunal refused to strike out a universal education facilitator's whistleblowing and victimisation claims against Turning Point, but ordered her to pay a £150 deposit for each to proceed.

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.

Charity shop manager (4 months' service) v Restore (Cumbria)

A charity shop manager with just four months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after querying her pay. The tribunal awarded £17,956 in compensation.

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

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

Apprentice network engineer (4 months' service) v Openreach Ltd

An apprentice network engineer with four months' service failed to prove constructive dismissal after being dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal awarded £225.23 for unpaid wages.

Caretaker (15 years' service) v Islington Borough Council

A caretaker dismissed after 15 months' sickness absence lost his unfair dismissal claim, but was awarded £1,628.02 for unpaid holiday pay.

Bus driver (7 months' service) v Diamond Bus (North West) Limited

A bus driver with seven months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after he raised grievances about unpaid travel time and working time breaches. The tribunal awarded £4,335.28.

Assistant Store Manager (Makkar, 8 years' service) and Store Manager (Bakiu, 15 years' service) v Neve Jewels Ltd t/a Diamonds Factory

An assistant store manager and a store manager with 8 and 15 years' service were constructively unfairly dismissed after their employer failed to investigate a racist comment, threatened dismissal, and required a diabetic employee to work alone on locked premises. The tribunal found a cumulative breach of trust and confidence.

Senior healthcare assistant (3 years' service) v The Spitalfields Practice

A senior healthcare assistant was unfairly dismissed after a breakdown in working relationships, but the tribunal applied a 75% Polkey reduction, awarding £6,975.14 in compensation.

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.

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

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

Senior Vice-President, Digital Product and Technology (4 years' service) v Dplay Entertainment Ltd

A senior vice-president was unfairly dismissed after his employer refused to reschedule a final redundancy consultation meeting, instead sending a dismissal email when he couldn't attend due to his mother's medical appointment. The tribunal awarded £658.71 in compensation.

Care home employee v Hilbre Care Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation)

A care home employee who was dismissed and subjected to detriments after making a public interest disclosure has been awarded £15,963.47 by the Liverpool Employment Tribunal.

Senior manager (6 years' service) v 221B Limited

A senior manager who was summarily dismissed after her solicitor demanded a £500,000 bonus has won her unfair dismissal claim, but the tribunal said she would have been fairly dismissed after a proper process.

Respiratory Research Nurse (Band 6, 3 years 9 months' service) v Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A respiratory research nurse was unfairly dismissed when her fixed-term contract was not renewed due to financial deficits. The tribunal awarded £11,754 after finding a 50% chance she would have been dismissed anyway.

Field Assessor (10 years' service) v Vibrant Energy Matters Ltd

A field assessor with 10 years' service who raised concerns about returning to work during the pandemic has won a victimisation claim against Vibrant Energy Matters Ltd. The tribunal found the company failed to properly handle her second grievance.

Book-keeper and administrator (5 years' service) v Jewellery Validation Services Ltd

A book-keeper and administrator was unfairly dismissed after her employer used redundancy as a pretext to end her employment following the breakdown of divorce settlement negotiations. The tribunal awarded £8,922.50.

Human Resources Advisor (5 years' service) v Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust

A tribunal found that an NHS Trust unfairly dismissed a Human Resources Advisor who raised concerns about misuse of COVID-19 funds, but awarded only £12,606 after ruling she would have been dismissed anyway.

Regional Sales Manager (2 years 7 months' service) v Syspal Ltd

A tribunal found that Syspal Ltd unfairly dismissed a Regional Sales Manager with 2 years 7 months' service because the redundancy selection process was pre-determined and the scoring matrix flawed. He was awarded £32,735 in compensation.

Restaurant employee (9 years' service) v Red Fortuna Limited, trading as Ciao Baby Restaurant

A 9-year restaurant employee was unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about furlough fraud, but his claim for automatic unfair dismissal due to protected disclosure failed. The tribunal awarded £6,300 in compensation.

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.

Business Development Manager (7 months' service) v Golden Egg Group Limited

Two business development managers who raised concerns about PAYE and payslips were removed from the company WhatsApp group and blamed for contacting HMRC. The tribunal awarded over £15,000 each for injury to feelings, with a 20% ACAS uplift.

Former employee (zero-hour contract) v Elevate Staffing Ltd

Two zero-hour contract workers won race and sex discrimination claims after a manager made racist comments and a colleague subjected a female worker to sexist verbal abuse. The tribunal awarded a total of £10,728 for injury to feelings.

Distribution centre HGV driver (2 years' service) v Tesco Stores Limited

An HGV driver who was dismissed for aggressive behaviour after managers contacted him on his personal smartphone without permission has won his unfair dismissal claim, but lost his whistleblowing case. The tribunal found the dismissal was procedurally unfair.

Tractor operative (1 year's service) v The CGM Group (East Anglia) Limited

A tractor operative who reported unsafe equipment to the Environment Agency and his employer was subjected to detriment and dismissed. The tribunal awarded him £94,838.50 for injury to feelings, unpaid wages, and the employer's failure to provide written particulars.

District Nursing Team Leader (16 years' service) v Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board

A district nursing team leader who raised concerns about inadequate PPE and risk assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic has won her claim for detriment against Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board. The tribunal found she was isolated from her team and her role was changed after making protected disclosures.

Tower crane operator (13 years' service) v London Tower Crane Hire and Sales Limited

A tower crane operator who resigned after being removed from a site without explanation and ignored during sick leave has won his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £16,724.72.

Former employee v Ryecourt Limited

A former employee succeeded in claims for constructive unfair dismissal and unauthorised wage deductions against Ryecourt Limited, but his disability discrimination and whistleblowing claims were dismissed.

Head Housekeeper (3 years' service) v Griffin Catering Services Ltd

A head housekeeper was unfairly dismissed after failing to return from Bulgaria on 48 hours' notice. The tribunal found the appeal was not conducted with an open mind, but reduced compensation by 80% for her contribution.

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) on Executive Committee v Co-operative Group Limited

A Chief Human Resources Officer was unfairly dismissed by Co-operative Group Limited after a sex-biased performance appraisal and a flawed reorganisation. The tribunal awarded £101,373 in compensation.

Trade Counter Sales Manager (2 years 11 months' service) v Charles Watts Engineering Limited

A Trade Counter Sales Manager who raised COVID-19 safety concerns was unfairly dismissed after his employer gathered customer complaints against him. The tribunal found the investigation and disciplinary process were flawed.

Care worker (9 months' service) v Heheals Pharmaceutical Services Ltd t/a Christchurch Care

A care worker with nine months' service was constructively dismissed after reporting a colleague's failure to wear PPE and other concerns. The tribunal found she was subjected to detriments and victimised for making protected disclosures.

Former employee v Kloo Ltd

A former employee won £895.99 after being dismissed without notice and having unauthorised deductions taken from his wages. The tribunal found Kloo Ltd in breach of contract.

Care home worker (13 days' service) v Four Seasons (No 7) Limited

A care worker who was dismissed after just 13 days for reporting a colleague's abuse of a resident has won her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £4,217.68 in compensation.

Temporary employee (agency worker) v Brook Street (UK) Ltd

An agency worker won her claim for unlawful deduction of wages after being paid late for a March 2020 shift, but received no compensation as the sum was paid in May 2020. Her claim that she should have been furloughed was dismissed.

Process Manager (5 years' service) v TFC Holdings London Limited

A Process Manager who had his entire fortnightly pay withheld was constructively dismissed. The Watford tribunal awarded him £54,819.16 for unfair dismissal, notice pay, and pay statement breaches.

Nursery worker (2 years' service) v Bright Eyes Day Care Nursery Ltd.

A nursery worker with two years' service was unfairly dismissed for refusing to work her contractual hours, but her whistleblowing claims failed. She was awarded £959 in compensation.

First Line Leader (5 years' service) v Unilever UK Limited

A First Line Leader with 5 years' service was unfairly dismissed by Unilever after unclear instructions on social distancing measures and a 6-week investigation delay. The tribunal reduced compensation by 30% for his own contribution.

Accounts employee (6 years' service) v Defries Associates Ltd

An accounts employee who emailed 298 tenant contact details to an unsecured address was unfairly dismissed because no disciplinary procedure was followed, but a 100% contributory fault finding reduced his compensation to just £1,361.54.

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.

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.

Room attendant (10 years' service) v Lainston House Limited

A room attendant with 10 years' service was unfairly dismissed for irretrievable breakdown of trust and confidence, but the tribunal found she would have been dismissed two weeks later anyway. She received a basic award of £1,665.

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

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

General medical practitioner (2 years' service) v Japan Green Medical Centre Limited

A GP with two years' service was unfairly dismissed in a flawed redundancy process. The tribunal awarded £78,857 but rejected his whistleblowing claims, finding redundancy was the true reason.

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.

Crime Scene Investigator (13 years' service) v Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police

A Crime Scene Investigator with 13 years' service resigned after his employer failed to act on a grievance report that backed his health and safety concerns. The tribunal found he was constructively unfairly dismissed.

Senior vehicle engineer (16 years' service) v London General Transport Services Limited t/a Go-Ahead London

A senior vehicle engineer with 16 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer relied on a stale medical report. The tribunal awarded £12,473.64 but found he would have been fairly dismissed 7 weeks later.

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

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

Teacher (2 years 8 months' service) v Orchard Hill College Academy Trust

A teacher at a special needs school succeeded in a whistleblowing detriment claim after the chair of governors sent an email suggesting counter-proceedings against him, which was accidentally disclosed. The tribunal awarded £2,500 for injury to feelings.

Social worker (14 years' service) v Cardiff County Council

A social worker with 14 years' service resigned after raising concerns about a colleague's return to work. Her claim was filed 7 days late, but the tribunal allowed it to proceed due to ongoing ACAS negotiations and her mental health.

Supermarket Assistant (3 years' service) v John Lewis PLC

A Waitrose employee who refused to carry out reasonable tasks and used foul language about managers was fairly dismissed for misconduct. The tribunal awarded £536.94 for unpaid holiday and overtime.

Stress Testing Controls Analysis Manager v National Westminster Bank PLC

A tribunal has allowed a former Stress Testing Controls Analysis Manager to amend her claim to include public interest disclosure detriment and an additional equal pay comparator, but refused most of her sex and race discrimination allegations.

Services Account Manager (4 years' service) v SAP (UK) Limited

A Services Account Manager with four years' service was constructively and unfairly dismissed after SAP placed her on a performance improvement plan and reallocated her largest accounts without proper process. The tribunal dismissed her discrimination claims.

Front of House Supervisor (1 year 5 months' service) v TBB Leisure Limited

A front of house supervisor who named the wrong respondent on her claim form has had her unfair dismissal claim reinstated after the tribunal found the error was compounded by administrative delays.

Chief Executive Officer (7 years' service) v Milton Keynes Development Partnership LLP

A CEO with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed when his employer rejected his proposed reduced-hours alternative without proper consideration. The tribunal found the redundancy process procedurally flawed but applied a 75% Polkey deduction.

Part-time sales advisor (dairy farming equipment) v LC Longtown Limited

A part-time sales advisor who admitted submitting false time sheets was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal also awarded him £250 in unpaid commission and £1,412 for the employer's failure to provide written particulars.

Surveyor (1 year 10 months' service) v Peter Cox Ltd

A surveyor who argued he was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns about excessive driving has lost his automatic unfair dismissal claim, but won £1,500 for unpaid notice.

Warehouse operative (8 years' service) v Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

A warehouse operative with 8 years' service was unfairly dismissed, victimised, and discriminated against after reporting safety issues and then being absent due to work-related stress. The tribunal awarded over £16,000 in compensation.

Engineering Manager (1 year 2 months' service) v UPW Industrial Applications Ltd

An Engineering Manager who refused to return to work citing childcare commitments was not automatically unfairly dismissed for raising health and safety concerns. The tribunal found his principal reason for refusing was childcare, not Covid-19 fears.

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

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

Exercise Manager (4 years' service) v ESPH Healthcare Limited

An exercise manager was unfairly dismissed when her redundancy appeal was not independently handled, but her claim that she was dismissed for raising concerns about working while furloughed did not succeed.

Head Teacher / Principal (part-time) v Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamia

An employment tribunal has refused to strike out most claims brought by a former head teacher against Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamia, including allegations of disability discrimination and whistleblowing detriment. However, the reasonable adjustments claim was ordered to be subject to a deposit order hearing.

Personal assistant (11 years' service) v Mr A Goldstein (1), Mr V Sareen (2)

A personal assistant with 11 years' service was constructively dismissed after raising health and safety concerns about attending work during the November 2020 lockdown. The tribunal awarded her over £115,000 in total.

Security guard (7 weeks' service) v Warlite Security Ltd

A security guard who complained about dirty high-vis vests and lack of rest breaks during the pandemic was not automatically unfairly dismissed, but was awarded £541.40 in unpaid wages.

Cleaner and Catering Assistant (5 years' service) v Hartlepool Borough Council

A cleaner and catering assistant who refused a transfer after raising Covid safety concerns was unfairly dismissed from one role but fairly dismissed from another. She was awarded £551.53.

Mobile operative (4.5 years' service) v Serco Limited

A mobile operative who was dismissed after repeatedly raising concerns about understaffing, inadequate PPE, and unsanitary conditions at Serco's London Cycle Hire Scheme has won his claim for automatic unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the principal reason for his dismissal was his protected disclosures.

Former employee v Reel Appeal Limited

A former employee who raised health and safety concerns was awarded £2,953.39 for breach of contract after being dismissed without notice, but the tribunal rejected his whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims.

Former employee v LFH (Fowey Hall) Ltd.

A former employee of LFH (Fowey Hall) Ltd. was constructively unfairly dismissed and had wages unlawfully deducted. The tribunal awarded £3,044.18, reduced by 40% for contributory fault.

Operations Manager (6 years' service) v Onriver (UK) Ltd

An operations manager who was not paid his December 2020 salary or holiday pay for April and May 2021 has been awarded £2,880.78 by an employment tribunal.

Healthcare assistant (1.5 years' service) v Cygnet (DH) Limited

A healthcare assistant who raised safety concerns at a hospital later shut down after a Panorama documentary was made redundant. The tribunal rejected her whistleblowing claims but awarded £115.60 for unpaid holiday pay.

General assistant (night shelf-stacker, 11 years' service) v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Limited

A Sainsbury's employee with 11 years' service was unfairly dismissed for poor attendance, but the tribunal ruled he would have been fairly dismissed within four months, awarding no compensation.

Sales Consultant/Logistic Assistant (5 months' service) v Top Discount Electrical Stores Limited

A sales consultant with only five months' service was subjected to religious harassment and detriment for whistleblowing. The tribunal awarded £16,462.47 for injury to feelings.

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.

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.

Manager in Risk department v Financial Conduct Authority

A manager who developed a key financial model and made protected disclosures was dismissed for redundancy. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair because his appeal did not properly consider his whistleblowing concerns.

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

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

Support Worker / Team Leader (homeless support) v Vineyard Project Ltd

A support worker who raised concerns about furlough fraud and service user safety was dismissed after her employer lost trust in her. The tribunal awarded £12,716.03, including an ACAS uplift for failing to follow the Code.

Apprentice barber (later stylist) v Mr Mark Brown t/a Strongman Moustache

An apprentice barber who was summarily dismissed for soliciting clients and setting up a rival business failed to prove his dismissal was due to whistleblowing. The tribunal awarded £1,431 for unauthorised wage deductions.

Senior advisor to MP (17 years' service) v Mr Khalid Mahmood MP

A senior advisor with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed by her MP boss after making protected disclosures about misuse of parliamentary stationery and alleged criminal activity. The tribunal awarded £11,729.99 in compensation, reduced by 75% for contributory fault and a Polkey deduction.

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

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

Deputy Town Clerk (3 months' service) v Welshpool Town Council

A deputy town clerk with only three months' service was dismissed after repeatedly raising concerns about a failing fire alarm system. The tribunal found he suffered detriment for whistleblowing but dismissed his automatic unfair dismissal claim.

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

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

Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operations Officer v Leo Scheiner, Oscar Scheiner, 08344730 Limited (in voluntary liquidation), Fyrtorr Limited

A chief financial officer was dismissed by reason of redundancy when her employer entered liquidation. The tribunal awarded £9,015.92 for unpaid notice and holiday pay but dismissed claims for discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Consultant Radiologist (breast imaging) v University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

A consultant radiologist who raised patient safety concerns was unfairly dismissed by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. The tribunal found the process was flawed because he was not warned that a breakdown in relationships could lead to dismissal.

Head of Accounting v Gapuma (UK) Limited

A tribunal allowed some race harassment allegations to be added to a whistleblowing claim but rejected others as out of time, and clarified that claims against individual respondents require separate early conciliation.

Solicitor (personal injury) v Charles Gregory Solicitors Ltd

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

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

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

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.

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.

Contract worker (complex complaints handler) v MBNA Ltd and Paymaster (1836) t/a Equiniti Hazell Carr

A contract worker who raised health and safety concerns was subjected to detriments and dismissed. The tribunal found he was a worker, not an employee, but still protected under whistleblowing law.

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.

Finance Officer (bookkeeper/accountant) v Stratford Advice Arcade (A company limited by guarantee)

A tribunal ruled that a finance officer who worked for eight years on a freelance basis was a 'worker' but not an 'employee', meaning he can pursue claims for holiday pay and unlawful deductions but not unfair dismissal.

Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologists v Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust

Two long-serving consultant gynaecologists were unfairly dismissed by Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, but the tribunal awarded no compensation because they would have been dismissed anyway and were wholly at fault.

School Business Manager (18 years' service) v The Governors of St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

A school business manager who pursued a whistleblowing claim against an interim head teacher was ordered to pay £4,800 in costs after the tribunal found her conduct unreasonable. The school later settled the redundancy claim for £12,443.

Medical doctor (diet clinic) v The Fine Clinic Limited

A medical doctor at a diet clinic was found to be a worker rather than an employee, meaning her unfair dismissal claim failed. However, her whistleblowing claim was allowed to proceed, subject to a £50 deposit order.

Head of Financial Audit (8 years' service) v Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited

An employment tribunal found that Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited unfairly dismissed its Head of Financial Audit after a conflict with the Head of Legal, awarding £87,693.83 including a 25% ACAS uplift.

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.