Working Time & Holiday Pay · damages
£20k–50k
62 cases
EFL Teacher (18 years' service) v Golders Green College & School of English Ltd
An EFL teacher with 18 years' service was constructively dismissed after her employer unilaterally imposed a zero-hours contract and refused union representation. The tribunal awarded £39,208.47.
Won · £39,208 · Dec 2023Won£39,208Dec 2023Former 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.
Won · £44,297 · Dec 2023Won£44,297Dec 2023Former 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.
Won · £25,000 · Dec 2023Won£25,000Dec 2023Global Governance Risk and Compliance Manager (20 years' service) v GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited
A Global Governance Risk and Compliance Manager with 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after GlaxoSmithKline failed to make reasonable adjustments for her hand disability. The tribunal awarded £24,785 for injury to feelings.
Partial · £24,785 · Dec 2023Partial£24,785Dec 2023Former employee v Bridge Medical Solutions Ltd
Two former employees of Bridge Medical Solutions Ltd have won their claims for automatic unfair dismissal after being sacked for making protected disclosures. The tribunal awarded a total of £27,286 in compensation.
Won · £27,286 · Nov 2023Won£27,286Nov 2023Former employee (pregnant, dismissed after disclosing pregnancy) v ALM Electrical Solutions Ltd
A Birmingham tribunal found that ALM Electrical Solutions Ltd dismissed a pregnant employee shortly after she disclosed her pregnancy, fabricating a redundancy reason. The claimant was awarded over £25,000 for injury to feelings and losses.
Partial · £25,631 · Nov 2023Partial£25,631Nov 2023Former employee v Asda Stores Ltd
A former employee succeeded in her unfair dismissal claim against Asda Stores Ltd, but her age discrimination and harassment complaints were dismissed. She was awarded £27,924.06.
Partial · £27,924 · Nov 2023Partial£27,924Nov 2023Former employee v T33 Holdings Ltd
A former employee of T33 Holdings Ltd has been awarded £34,597.88 after the tribunal found the company made unauthorised deductions from wages, failed to pay notice pay, and unreasonably failed to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice.
Partial · £34,598 · Nov 2023Partial£34,598Nov 2023Former employee (22 years' service) v Optim Management Ltd
A former employee with 22 years' service was unfairly dismissed after being given just one week's notice. The employer failed to attend the hearing or provide a reason, resulting in a £25,055 award.
Won · £25,056 · Oct 2023Won£25,056Oct 2023Barrister (criminal defence) v Stonewall Equality Limited
A barrister who was investigated by her chambers after tweeting about gender critical beliefs has been awarded £22,000 for direct discrimination and victimisation.
Partial · £22,000 · Oct 2023Partial£22,000Oct 2023Account 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.
Won · £37,310 · Sept 2023Won£37,310Sept 2023Former employee (15 years' service) v Crystal Clear Designs and Signs Ltd
A former employee with 15 years' service was constructively dismissed after a campaign of race harassment. The tribunal awarded over £34,000 including £21,000 for injury to feelings.
Won · £34,281 · Sept 2023Won£34,281Sept 2023Former 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.
Won · £25,931 · Sept 2023Won£25,931Sept 2023Former employee (makeup specialist) v Makeup Specialists Limited
A makeup specialist was automatically unfairly dismissed because of her pregnancy. The tribunal awarded over £40,000 including an ACAS code uplift and injury to feelings.
Won · £40,465 · Sept 2023Won£40,465Sept 2023Former employee v Shane Finnegan t/a Harp Renewables Ltd
A former employee who could not bring an unfair dismissal claim due to short service was awarded over £21,000 for unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract, and unpaid annual leave.
Partial · £21,375 · Sept 2023Partial£21,375Sept 2023Care worker v Reach Care Services Limited (in Voluntary Liquidation)
A care worker was constructively unfairly dismissed by Reach Care Services Limited, which was in voluntary liquidation. The tribunal awarded £31,222.97 for unfair dismissal and unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £31,223 · Aug 2023Partial£31,223Aug 2023Former employee v Mrs Victoria Henderson t/a The Spirit Group
A former employee with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and type 2 diabetes was dismissed because of her pregnancy and disability. The tribunal awarded £24,626.93.
Won · £24,627 · Aug 2023Won£24,627Aug 2023Former 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.
Won · £21,124 · Aug 2023Won£21,124Aug 2023Former employee (18 years' service) v Riviera Multimedia Ltd
A former employee with 18 years' service was locked out of her workplace and left unpaid for months. The tribunal awarded her over £26,000 in redundancy, breach of contract, unpaid salary, and holiday pay.
Partial · £26,022 · Aug 2023Partial£26,022Aug 2023Support 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.
Partial · £30,163 · Jul 2023Partial£30,163Jul 2023Trainee duct fitter (14 months' service) v AV Unibrak South Ltd
A black trainee duct fitter was paid less and given more labouring work than white comparators. The tribunal awarded £27,624 for race discrimination and unpaid wages.
Partial · £27,624 · Jul 2023Partial£27,624Jul 2023Bus driver (3 years' service) v Stagecoach Group Plc
A bus driver with deep vein thrombosis was constructively dismissed after Stagecoach failed to implement occupational health recommendations for shorter routes and breaks. The tribunal awarded £38,794.56.
Partial · £38,795 · Jul 2023Partial£38,795Jul 2023Deputy 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.
Won · £25,391 · Jul 2023Won£25,391Jul 2023Online 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.
Won · £32,021 · Jun 2023Won£32,021Jun 2023Senior Quantity Surveyor (6 years' service) v NGE Contracting Limited
A senior quantity surveyor with six years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer called it redundancy but the tribunal found the real reason was conduct or capability. He was awarded £38,225.
Partial · £38,225 · Jun 2023Partial£38,225Jun 2023Pub Manager (3 years' service) v Your Friendly Local Ltd
A pub manager was automatically unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after her employer failed to carry out a pregnancy risk assessment, changed her contract, evicted her from tied accommodation, and refused to let her return from maternity leave. The tribunal awarded £40,743.
Won · £40,744 · May 2023Won£40,744May 2023Head 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.
Won · £27,778 · May 2023Won£27,778May 2023Former 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.
Won · £45,099 · May 2023Won£45,099May 2023Former employee v Reclamet Ltd
A former employee of Reclamet Ltd settled their unfair dismissal claim for £31,000 after the tribunal found the company breached the ACAS Code of Practice and dismissed without notice.
Settled · £31,000 · Apr 2023Settled£31,000Apr 2023Former employee v Sami Husseyin
A former employee was awarded £26,668 after being dismissed because of pregnancy and pregnancy-related illness. The tribunal found the employer, a sole trader, discriminated against her and unfairly dismissed her.
Won · £26,668 · Mar 2023Won£26,668Mar 2023Former employee v Mr H Thompson t/a Thompson & Co
A former employee has won £36,000 in a constructive unfair dismissal and holiday pay claim after the employer conceded liability on the day of the hearing.
Won · £36,000 · Mar 2023Won£36,000Mar 2023Grade 10 Conciliator (9 years' service) v ACAS
A Grade 10 Conciliator with 9 years' service won her constructive unfair dismissal claim after ACAS repeatedly failed to clarify her holiday entitlement, leading to her resignation. The tribunal awarded £24,847.58.
Won · £24,848 · Mar 2023Won£24,848Mar 2023Former employee v Go Learn Education Limited
A former employee won £35,338.70 after Go Learn Education Limited made unauthorised wage deductions, failed to pay notice pay, and withheld holiday pay on termination.
Partial · £35,339 · Feb 2023Partial£35,339Feb 2023Former 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.
Won · £23,824 · Feb 2023Won£23,824Feb 2023Former 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.
Won · £24,489 · Feb 2023Won£24,489Feb 2023Former employee (25 years' service) v MB Evans Limited
A Cardiff tribunal found that MB Evans Limited unfairly dismissed a 25-year employee without notice during a redundancy. The employee was awarded £21,936 in compensation.
Partial · £21,936 · Jan 2023Partial£21,936Jan 2023Former employee v Ocean Design Storage Solutions Limited
A former employee won over £24,500 after being made redundant without consultation and suffering unauthorised deductions, unpaid holiday pay, and breach of contract.
Partial · £24,535 · Jan 2023Partial£24,535Jan 2023Former employee v Stephen M S Lai & Co Business Consulting Ltd
A former employee was awarded £34,204 after being unfairly dismissed and harassed due to his age. The employer did not attend the hearing or file a response.
Partial · £34,204 · Jan 2023Partial£34,204Jan 2023Former 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.
Won · £42,071 · Dec 2022Won£42,071Dec 2022Former 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.
Won · £20,232 · Dec 2022Won£20,232Dec 2022Former employee v Openreach Limited
A former Openreach employee won his unfair dismissal claim but saw his compensation cut by 30% because his own conduct contributed to his sacking. The tribunal awarded £42,845.56.
Partial · £42,846 · Dec 2022Partial£42,846Dec 2022Petrol 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.
Won · £29,242 · Dec 2022Won£29,242Dec 2022Former 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.
Partial · £46,249 · Dec 2022Partial£46,249Dec 2022Former employee (6 years' service) v WFM Food London Ltd
A former employee with six years' service was unfairly dismissed by WFM Food London Ltd and awarded £27,863 after the company failed to follow the ACAS code and made unauthorised deductions from wages.
Partial · £27,863 · Dec 2022Partial£27,863Dec 2022Former 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.
Won · £29,478 · Nov 2022Won£29,478Nov 2022Former 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.
Won · £41,426 · Nov 2022Won£41,426Nov 2022Former employee v Riatex Ltd
A former employee with PTSD was awarded over £22,700 after her employer discriminated against her because of her disability and then failed to defend the claim.
Partial · £22,749 · Oct 2022Partial£22,749Oct 2022Administrator (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.
Won · £21,238 · Oct 2022Won£21,238Oct 2022Security systems engineer (9 years' service) v London Security Automation Limited
A security systems engineer with 9 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer discovered he had done private work for a client, but failed to hold a disciplinary hearing. The tribunal awarded £25,664 in compensation.
Partial · £25,664 · Oct 2022Partial£25,664Oct 2022Head 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.
Won · £34,282 · Oct 2022Won£34,282Oct 2022Former 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.
Won · £29,949 · Oct 2022Won£29,949Oct 2022Joint 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.
Won · £35,791 · Aug 2022Won£35,791Aug 2022Sales 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.
Won · £30,088 · Aug 2022Won£30,088Aug 2022Former 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.
Won · £22,832 · Jul 2022Won£22,832Jul 2022Carer (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.
Partial · £44,768 · Jul 2022Partial£44,768Jul 2022Supermarket 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.
Won · £33,232 · May 2022Won£33,232May 2022Teacher (28 years), Deputy Head, Vice Principal, Acting Principal v The Phoenix Academy Trust (later Community Inclusive Trust)
A teacher with 28 years' service was awarded £48,117 after the tribunal found the school's conduct—including repeated suggestions to resign and delays returning his possessions—breached trust and confidence, entitling him to resign and claim constructive unfair dismissal.
Won · £48,118 · May 2022Won£48,118May 2022Housing 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.
Won · £34,106 · Apr 2022Won£34,106Apr 2022Site 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.
Won · £28,804 · Feb 2022Won£28,804Feb 2022Solicitor (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.
Partial · £20,399 · Feb 2022Partial£20,399Feb 2022Takeaway food shop worker (2 years' service) v Bagelmania London Limited (in liquidation)
A pregnant takeaway shop worker was dismissed after her employer removed her from the rota, then faced a county court claim and threats of police action when she contacted ACAS. The tribunal awarded £40,000 for unfair dismissal, pregnancy discrimination and victimisation.
Partial · £40,000 · Jul 2021Partial£40,000Jul 2021Senior Carer and Manager's Assistant (14 years' service) v Jasmine Care (Holdings) Limited
A senior carer with 14 years' service was constructively dismissed after her employer unilaterally reduced her hours and pay, then suspended her over alleged holiday pay fraud. The tribunal awarded £41,039 in compensation.
Partial · £41,039 · Mar 2020Partial£41,039Mar 2020