Working Time & Holiday Pay · year
2022
234 cases
Surveyor (zero-hours contract, 8 years' service) v Valunation Ltd
A surveyor on a zero-hours contract lost his unfair dismissal claim after presenting it four months late, but his age discrimination claim was allowed to proceed.
Partial · Dec 2022Partial—Dec 2022Architectural Assistant (4 years' service) v HGP Architects Limited
An architectural assistant who resigned claiming bullying by his manager has lost his unfair dismissal case. The tribunal found the employer's grievance process was reasonable and the final straw was not a breach of contract.
Lost · Dec 2022Lost—Dec 2022Former 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.
Won · £2,455 · Dec 2022Won£2,455Dec 2022Former employee (less than 2 years' service) v District Enforcement Limited
A former employee who resigned after less than two years' service had her unfair dismissal claim dismissed and lost claims for notice pay, holiday pay and expenses.
Lost · Dec 2022Lost—Dec 2022Plumber (2 months' service) v Melon Renovations Ltd
A plumber who worked for just two months was awarded £5,294 after his employer failed to pay his full wages and holiday pay. The employer did not attend the hearing or file a response.
Partial · £5,295 · Dec 2022Partial£5,295Dec 2022Residential Support Worker (3 years' service) v Hertfordshire County Council
A residential support worker was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after attending work while possibly having COVID-19 symptoms. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal, race discrimination and victimisation.
Lost · Dec 2022Lost—Dec 2022Graduate Building Surveyor (1 year 1 month service) v Prinsegate Developments Ltd
A graduate building surveyor who resigned after his employer failed to pay his March salary, commission and bonus has been awarded £2,989.74 by an employment tribunal for unauthorised deductions.
Partial · £2,990 · Dec 2022Partial£2,990Dec 2022Nurse (Band 5 Staff Nurse, 15 years' service) v Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
A Band 5 staff nurse with 15 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after allegedly sleeping on duty. The tribunal found the dismissal fair for unfair dismissal purposes but ruled the trust failed to prove gross misconduct, awarding £7,045.65 in notice pay.
Partial · £7,046 · Dec 2022Partial£7,046Dec 2022Assistive technology support role (21 years' service) v Thirteen Housing Group Ltd
A tribunal dismissed all claims brought by an assistive technology support worker with 21 years' service against Thirteen Housing Group Ltd, including allegations of direct age discrimination and unfair dismissal.
Lost · Dec 2022Lost—Dec 2022Former 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.
Won · £100,332 · Dec 2022Won£100,332Dec 2022Medical Laboratory Assistant (22 years' service) v University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
A Medical Laboratory Assistant with 22 years' service had his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims dismissed by an employment tribunal because they were presented about four months after the legal deadline, despite his serious health issues.
Dismissed · Dec 2022Dismissed—Dec 2022NHS employee (10 years' service) v Barts Health NHS Trust
An NHS trust fairly dismissed a theatre nurse with 10 years' service after she was absent for over two years due to stress. The tribunal found the employer acted reasonably in concluding she would not return to her role.
Lost · Dec 2022Lost—Dec 2022Former 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.
Won · £4,362 · Dec 2022Won£4,362Dec 2022Mystery shopper (worker) v My View Ltd
Four mystery shoppers who lost their jobs when Douglas Stafford Ltd collapsed failed to prove their contracts transferred to My View Ltd. The tribunal found no transfer of an undertaking, dismissing their claims for unpaid wages and holiday pay.
Lost · Dec 2022Lost—Dec 2022Registered 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.
Won · £73,475 · Dec 2022Won£73,475Dec 2022Cleaner (4 years' service) v Direct Cleaning Services SW Ltd
Two cleaners were unfairly dismissed after their employer accused them of gross misconduct but failed to hold a disciplinary hearing or give details of the allegations. The tribunal awarded over £9,600 in compensation.
Won · £9,658 · Dec 2022Won£9,658Dec 2022PR and Community Manager v Arjuna Seth Shoes Limited
An employment tribunal struck out a former PR and community manager's claims of sexual harassment and victimisation after she failed to pursue them for over two and a half years, following the respondent's liquidation.
Dismissed · Dec 2022Dismissed—Dec 2022Former 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 2022Zero-hours employee v Kent Central Ambulance Service Ltd
A zero-hours employee who claimed unfair dismissal and unpaid holiday pay had her case dismissed after the tribunal found she had not been dismissed and remained employed. Two late reconsideration applications were also refused.
Dismissed · Dec 2022Dismissed—Dec 2022Carer/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.
Won · Dec 2022Won—Dec 2022Office 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.
Won · £3,810 · Dec 2022Won£3,810Dec 2022Train manager (32 years' service) v London Underground Limited
A train manager with 32 years' service was unfairly dismissed for posting racially divisive social media messages about George Floyd, but the tribunal found she would have been dismissed anyway and cut her award by 75% for her own conduct.
Partial · £7,285 · Dec 2022Partial£7,285Dec 2022Former 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.
Won · £178,200 · Dec 2022Won£178,200Dec 2022Farm manager (4 years' service) v John P Gee & Sons Limited
A farm manager who was removed as a director and then dismissed was not unfairly dismissed, but the tribunal awarded him £3,077 for unpaid notice, holiday pay and expenses.
Partial · £3,077 · Dec 2022Partial£3,077Dec 2022Former employee (5 years' service) v Greenbrow Social Club Ltd. (In Administration)
A former employee of Greenbrow Social Club Ltd. was found unfairly dismissed and awarded £5,972.33, including basic and compensatory awards, notice pay, and holiday pay.
Won · £5,972 · Dec 2022Won£5,972Dec 2022Senior Control Systems Engineer (20+ years' service) v Sellafield Ltd
A Senior Control Systems Engineer with over 20 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after leaving an unencrypted USB stick containing official sensitive data in a car park. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Lost · Dec 2022Lost—Dec 2022Former 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.
Won · £109,363 · Dec 2022Won£109,363Dec 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 2022Engineering 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.
Partial · Dec 2022Partial—Dec 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 (warehouse operative) v Tesco Stores Limited
A former Tesco warehouse operative who was dismissed for making a racist remark and sending threatening messages has lost his claims for unfair dismissal, race discrimination, victimisation, whistleblowing detriment, and holiday pay.
Lost · Dec 2022Lost—Dec 2022Bar staff (5 years' service) v Aldenham Social Club Ltd
A bar worker with 5 years' service was constructively dismissed after his employer failed to offer him any shifts following furlough. The tribunal found a fundamental breach of contract and trust.
Won · Dec 2022Won—Dec 2022Former employee v New Platt Motors Ltd
A tribunal refused to reconsider a consent judgment after the employer alleged pressure, but provided no evidence. The former employee will receive £3,000.
Settled · £3,000 · Dec 2022Settled£3,000Dec 2022Housing and Support Officer (13 years' service) v Transform Housing and Support
A housing officer with 13 years' service was fairly dismissed after sending an unauthorised email to a local council criticising her employer's eviction of a client. The tribunal rejected her whistleblowing claims.
Lost · Dec 2022Lost—Dec 2022Franchisee driver v DPD Group UK Ltd
A DPD franchisee driver who accepted his circumstances were identical to a previous case lost his worker status claim after the tribunal struck it out as having no reasonable prospect of success.
Dismissed · Dec 2022Dismissed—Dec 2022Former employee v David Paul Warnock
Three former employees had their unfair dismissal complaints struck out because they had less than two years' service. However, they won default judgments for unauthorised deductions and holiday pay, totalling £2,891.77.
Partial · £2,892 · Dec 2022Partial£2,892Dec 2022Former employee v London Underground Limited
A former London Underground employee who was dismissed for having a second full-time job without consent had all his claims struck out. The tribunal found his unfair dismissal claim could not proceed due to lack of service, and his discrimination claim was brought too late.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Former employee v Plant Hub Organic Ltd
Two former employees of Plant Hub Organic Ltd saw their unfair dismissal claims halted after the company was dissolved. One claim was withdrawn for lack of service, the other stayed pending restoration of the company.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Office manager (14 years' service) v Deltec industries Limited
An office manager who stopped placing stock orders due to cash flow concerns was unfairly dismissed. The tribunal found the employer had already decided to dismiss before the hearing.
Won · Nov 2022Won—Nov 2022Former employee (7 years' service) v Constanter Limited
An employee with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy and awarded over £7,500 for breach of contract, redundancy payment, and unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £7,565 · Nov 2022Partial£7,565Nov 2022Business Development Manager (8 years' service) v FMG Repair Services Ltd
Three of seven employees found to have transferred under TUPE when part of their employer's business was sold out of administration. The tribunal examined assignment of roaming, multi-site workers.
Partial · Nov 2022Partial—Nov 2022Former 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.
Won · £7,623 · Nov 2022Won£7,623Nov 2022Former employee v Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd
A former employee who did not dial in to a preliminary telephone hearing had his claims of constructive unfair dismissal, age discrimination and unpaid wages thrown out. His late application for reconsideration was also refused.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Former 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.
Won · £13,117 · Nov 2022Won£13,117Nov 2022Former employee v RSL Distribution Limited
Four former employees of RSL Distribution Limited have been awarded redundancy payments totalling over £26,000 after the company failed to defend the claim. Other claims were dismissed as out of time.
Partial · Nov 2022Partial—Nov 2022Former chief ethics and compliance officer (CECO) at an Afghan university v American University of Afghanistan
An employment tribunal has ruled it has no jurisdiction to hear claims of unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and race discrimination brought by a former chief ethics officer of the American University of Afghanistan, as the connection to Great Britain was insufficient.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Exercise 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.
Partial · Nov 2022Partial—Nov 2022Accountant (1 year's service) v HGA Accountants and Financial Consultants Ltd
An accountant who worked for just over a year lost his disability discrimination claim after the tribunal found he did not have a disability under the Equality Act. He was awarded £22.43 for an unauthorised wage deduction.
Partial · £22 · Nov 2022Partial£22Nov 2022Former employee v McMillan Williams Solicitors Limited (In administration)
A former employee of McMillan Williams Solicitors won £13,649 after the tribunal found she was constructively unfairly dismissed. The firm did not attend the hearing.
Won · £13,649 · Nov 2022Won£13,649Nov 2022Store manager (9 months' service) v La Portegna Limited
A store manager with only 9 months' service won her claim for unauthorised wage deductions after her employer deducted sick pay she was promised. The tribunal ordered La Portegna Limited to pay £2,466.56.
Partial · £2,467 · Nov 2022Partial£2,467Nov 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 (telephony service worker) v Capita Customer Management Ltd
A former Capita employee had her unfair dismissal claim struck out after she refused to engage with documents during cross-examination, making a fair hearing impossible.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Former employee (maternity leave) v Jon Janvier and Energy Saving Installers Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation)
A tribunal found that a former employee was automatically unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after being told she was dismissed because she took maternity leave. She was awarded £19,728.16.
Partial · £19,728 · Nov 2022Partial£19,728Nov 2022Driver of 7.5 tonne vehicles (7 years' service) v Halls Distribution Ltd
A driver with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a road traffic accident when his employer failed to contest his claims. The tribunal awarded £5,586.99.
Won · £5,587 · Nov 2022Won£5,587Nov 2022Kitchen Assistant/Relief Cook (16 years' service) v Thames Reach Charity
A kitchen assistant with 16 years' service had her disability discrimination claim struck out after failing to comply with a deposit order. The tribunal found no reasonable excuse for non-payment.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Boutique Coffee Specialist (9 years' service) v Nestle UK Limited
A tribunal has ruled that a coffee specialist's type 2 diabetes and plantar fasciitis were not disabilities under the Equality Act, dismissing his discrimination claim at a preliminary stage.
Lost · Nov 2022Lost—Nov 2022Carer (2 years' service) v Mr Paul Orkin
A carer with two years' service was unfairly dismissed after being fired via WhatsApp message with no disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded £2,639 in compensation, including an ACAS code uplift.
Won · £2,639 · Nov 2022Won£2,639Nov 2022Cleaner (8 years' service) v Hallgarth Court Residents Limited
A cleaner who worked for eight years but was never paid for holidays won £162.71 in holiday pay after the tribunal ruled she was a worker, not an employee.
Partial · £163 · Nov 2022Partial£163Nov 2022Head 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.
Partial · Nov 2022Partial—Nov 2022Self-employed quality management consultant v Shekinah Consultants Limited and Martec Limited
A self-employed consultant who worked for Shekinah Consultants Limited and Martec Limited was unable to establish he was an employee or worker, leading to the dismissal of his unfair dismissal and holiday pay claims.
Lost · Nov 2022Lost—Nov 2022Dispatch Supervisor (4 years' service) v Ixion Limited (trading as 1Clickprint)
A dispatch supervisor with four years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer made her redundant without a proper selection pool, objective criteria, or any meaningful consultation. The tribunal awarded £661.95 in compensation.
Partial · £662 · Nov 2022Partial£662Nov 2022Former 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.
Won · £14,363 · Nov 2022Won£14,363Nov 2022Van driver (2 years 8 months' service) v Complex Logistics Ltd
A van driver lost his unfair dismissal claim after breaching a final written warning, but was awarded £3,507 for unpaid notice, wages, and holiday pay.
Partial · £3,508 · Nov 2022Partial£3,508Nov 2022Former employees v NV Projects Ltd
A Leeds tribunal ordered NV Projects Ltd to pay a group of former employees for unauthorised deductions from wages, holiday pay, and failure to provide written statements. One employee also won a breach of contract claim for notice pay.
Partial · Nov 2022Partial—Nov 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 St Cuthbert's House Limited
A former employee who took bereavement leave was awarded £540 in unpaid holiday pay and £1,560 for a wage deduction after her final pay slip wrongly deducted an overpayment she had already repaid.
Partial · £2,100 · Nov 2022Partial£2,100Nov 2022Personal 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.
Partial · £115,242 · Nov 2022Partial£115,242Nov 2022HGV driver (12 years' service) v MAM Transport Services Limited
A tribunal found that an HGV driver with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer lost trust in him over a back injury suffered in Poland. He was awarded £13,335.
Partial · £13,335 · Nov 2022Partial£13,335Nov 2022Managing Director (25 years' service) v Eville & Jones (GB) Ltd
A managing director with 25 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, including a sham payment, despite his bipolar disorder. The tribunal rejected claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Lost · Nov 2022Lost—Nov 2022Process, tooling and maintenance supervisor (6 years' service) v Goodfish Limited
A process supervisor with six years' service was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against when Goodfish Limited selected him for redundancy while hiding a vacant maintenance manager role. The tribunal awarded £62,438.
Partial · £62,438 · Nov 2022Partial£62,438Nov 2022MOT tester (8 years' service) v Uralmoto (UK) Ltd
An MOT tester with eight years' service was dismissed to facilitate a business transfer, making the dismissal automatically unfair. The tribunal awarded £6,837 in compensation, reduced by 10% for contributory conduct.
Partial · £6,837 · Nov 2022Partial£6,837Nov 2022Bartender (1 year 7 months' service) v Eight Holyrood Limited t/a Nine Lives Bar
A bartender who was required to register as self-employed and paid by invoice has been awarded £2,492 after the tribunal found he was a worker entitled to holiday pay and notice.
Won · £2,492 · Nov 2022Won£2,492Nov 2022Security 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.
Partial · £541 · Nov 2022Partial£541Nov 2022Waitress (22 years' service) v Lornar Ltd
A waitress who worked for Lornar Ltd for 22 years had her unfair dismissal claim rejected because she missed the three-month time limit by several months.
Partial · Nov 2022Partial—Nov 2022Former employee (Principal Stylist) v Ms M Bratton and Evanlils Ltd
A tribunal dismissed all claims of unfair dismissal and homophobic abuse brought by a former Principal Stylist after he failed to attend the preliminary hearing or comply with case management orders.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Former 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.
Won · £17,022 · Nov 2022Won£17,022Nov 2022Self-employed music teacher v Cranleigh School
A visiting music teacher who signed a self-employed agreement was found not to be an employee or worker, and his claims for unfair dismissal, notice pay, and holiday pay were dismissed.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Patient Access Co-ordinator (3 years' service) v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
A Patient Access Co-ordinator who resigned claiming bullying and victimisation has lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found no repudiatory breach of trust and confidence.
Lost · Nov 2022Lost—Nov 2022Former 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.
Won · £1,497 · Nov 2022Won£1,497Nov 2022Former 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.
Won · £293 · Nov 2022Won£293Nov 2022Customer Sales Assistant (4 years' service) v The Co-operative Group
A customer sales assistant who resigned claiming bullying and race discrimination lost his constructive dismissal claim after tribunal found CCTV evidence contradicted his account. All claims were dismissed as unfounded and partly out of time.
Lost · Nov 2022Lost—Nov 2022Former employees (redundant) v Blitz Communications Ltd (In Liquidation)
Blitz Communications failed to consult employees before making 20+ redundancies. The tribunal approved a protective award of 8 weeks' gross pay for each affected worker.
Settled · Nov 2022Settled—Nov 2022Cleaning supervisor (4 years' service) v Lewis & Graves Partnership Ltd
A cleaning supervisor with four years' service was unable to bring an unfair dismissal claim because her continuous service fell short of the two-year requirement after a TUPE transfer. The tribunal also dismissed her race discrimination and TUPE consultation claims as out of time.
Dismissed · Nov 2022Dismissed—Nov 2022Store manager (15 years' service) v Superdrug Stores plc
A store manager with 15 years' service was dismissed for inability to sustain reliable attendance due to depression. The tribunal found the dismissal fair and not discriminatory, despite his disability.
Lost · £375 · Nov 2022Lost£375Nov 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 2022Former employee v The Chair (Buckingham) Limited
A former employee's constructive unfair dismissal claim was dismissed, but the tribunal upheld claims for breach of contract and unauthorised wage deductions, awarding £2,909.40.
Partial · £2,909 · Oct 2022Partial£2,909Oct 2022President 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.
Won · £56,422 · Oct 2022Won£56,422Oct 2022Porter (3 years' service with respondent, transferred from trust in 2017) v Serco Limited
A porter who refused blood tests and vaccinations required by the hospital trust was fairly dismissed, the tribunal ruled, finding Serco acted reasonably.
Lost · Oct 2022Lost—Oct 2022Former 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.
Won · £5,286 · Oct 2022Won£5,286Oct 2022Support Worker (3 years' service) v Protea Care Homes Kent Limited
A support worker was unfairly dismissed after a disciplinary hearing described as an 'ambush' with vague allegations. The tribunal awarded £9,111.12 in compensation.
Partial · £9,111 · Oct 2022Partial£9,111Oct 2022Track and trace call centre operative v Serco Group Plc
An employment tribunal dismissed a track and trace call centre operative's claim for interim relief after finding she had no good chance of proving she was an employee or made protected disclosures. The case was later struck out when she failed to attend the final hearing.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Process Operator (16 years' service) v ATAG Cables & Tapes Limited (in liquidation)
Two process operators with 16 years' service who signed a mutual termination agreement after being caught stealing copper were not entitled to redundancy payments, the tribunal ruled.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 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 2022Autobody 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.
Won · £2,914 · Oct 2022Won£2,914Oct 2022Operations 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.
Partial · £2,881 · Oct 2022Partial£2,881Oct 2022Senior investment management professional (3 years' service) v CBH Wealth UK Ltd
A tribunal has thrown out an unfair dismissal claim because it was presented 47 days late, finding that the claimant's depression did not make it impracticable to file on time given her ongoing business activities.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Social worker (5 years' service) v London Borough of Enfield
A social worker who was dismissed after being arrested for firearms offences had her unfair dismissal claim rejected because she filed it nearly a year after the time limit expired. The tribunal ruled it was reasonably practicable for her to have brought the claim on time despite her imprisonment.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Former 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.
Won · £14,366 · Oct 2022Won£14,366Oct 2022Curtain and blind fitter (8 months' service) v Billericay Blinds Limited
A curtain and blind fitter who claimed unpaid holiday pay and fuel expenses had his case dismissed after he failed to attend the final hearing and provided no evidence of any outstanding sums.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Administrative Assistant (1 month's service) v CIS Services Limited
An administrative assistant was dismissed just days after telling her employer she was pregnant. The tribunal found the dismissal was automatically unfair and amounted to pregnancy discrimination, awarding £14,884.90.
Won · £14,885 · Oct 2022Won£14,885Oct 2022Healthcare 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.
Partial · £116 · Oct 2022Partial£116Oct 2022Former employee v Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
A former employee's constructive dismissal claim was dismissed because she submitted her claim by email on the final day, following incorrect advice from her barrister. The tribunal held it was reasonably practicable to present in time, so it had no jurisdiction.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Former 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.
Won · £7,080 · Oct 2022Won£7,080Oct 2022Former employee (alleged Accountant's Assistant) v Accountancy Business Centre Digital Limited
A tribunal has dismissed claims of unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and other employment rights after finding that a woman who received monthly payments from her husband's accounting firm was not an employee.
Lost · Oct 2022Lost—Oct 2022Team leader (front of house) at a pub (4 years' service) v G K Retail Services Ltd
A tribunal found that a pub company failed to make reasonable adjustments for a team leader with anxiety and depression, awarding her £15,025 in compensation.
Partial · £15,025 · Oct 2022Partial£15,025Oct 2022Research Fellow (3 years 10 months' service) v University of Warwick
A Research Fellow at the University of Warwick was unfairly dismissed when the university failed to follow its own fixed-term contract policy and did not carry out a proper redundancy consultation before her contract ended. The tribunal awarded £833.04 in compensation.
Partial · Oct 2022Partial—Oct 2022Mobile Electrical Craftsperson (7 months' service) v Bouygues E & S Solutions Ltd
A mobile electrical craftsperson with seven months' service lost his race discrimination claim after the tribunal found his evidence lacked credibility and he failed to raise the most serious allegations at the time.
Lost · Oct 2022Lost—Oct 2022Relief Manager (20 hours/week) v RSPCA North Somerset Branch
A relief manager who was dismissed after sending an inflammatory email and failing to comply with instructions lost his unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, and disability discrimination claims. The tribunal found no protected disclosures and no discrimination.
Lost · Oct 2022Lost—Oct 2022Former 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.
Won · £9,074 · Oct 2022Won£9,074Oct 2022Former employee v The Riverside Group Limited
A former employee who brought unfair dismissal claims against three separate employers had all claims dismissed because he had not worked for any of them for two years. The tribunal also struck out discrimination claims as out of time.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Security officer (4 years 7 months' service) v Atalian Servest Security Ltd
A security officer with nearly five years' service was unfairly dismissed after leaving his post for a break and prayers. The tribunal found the employer's investigation was inadequate, failing to obtain CCTV or witness statements.
Partial · Oct 2022Partial—Oct 2022Sales Assistant (5 years' service) v Currys Group Ltd
A sales assistant with five years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV footage showed her taking an item from a locked cabinet where Apple AirPods were later found missing. The tribunal upheld the decision despite a six-week delay in the appeal process.
Lost · Oct 2022Lost—Oct 2022Human Resources Business Partner Lead (HR Vice President) v BSCL Realisation Ltd (in administration)
Five former Bathstore employees failed to prove their contracts transferred to Homebase after it bought 44 stores. The tribunal ruled each store was a separate economic entity and none of the claimants were assigned to a transferred store.
Lost · Oct 2022Lost—Oct 2022Regional operations manager (2 years' service) v Automobile Association Developments Limited
A regional operations manager who resigned twice claiming lack of support and excessive workload lost his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found no repudiatory breach of the implied term of trust and confidence.
Lost · Oct 2022Lost—Oct 2022Salesperson (9 years' service) v Synergy (GB) Ltd
A salesperson who refused to return to work after furlough ended was found to have resigned, not been dismissed. The tribunal awarded £2,263.82 for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £2,264 · Oct 2022Partial£2,264Oct 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 2022Former 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.
Won · £64,473 · Oct 2022Won£64,473Oct 2022Former 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.
Won · £4,580 · Oct 2022Won£4,580Oct 2022Former 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.
Partial · £2,529 · Oct 2022Partial£2,529Oct 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 (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.
Won · £4,416 · Oct 2022Won£4,416Oct 2022Teacher (pre-prep teacher at St Faith's School) v The Leys and St Faith's Schools Foundation
A teacher who named five respondents in her unfair dismissal claim had four struck out after the tribunal identified the correct employer as the foundation that runs the school.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Operations Manager (17 years' service) v Angel of Corbridge Ltd t/a The Angel Inn
A Newcastle tribunal found that Angel of Corbridge Ltd unfairly dismissed an operations manager with 17 years' service by failing to disclose the selection matrix and not considering a suitable alternative role. She was awarded £12,799.
Partial · £12,799 · Oct 2022Partial£12,799Oct 2022Junior 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.
Won · £17,196 · Oct 2022Won£17,196Oct 2022Hair and beauty salon employee v Mark Mills t/a Elegance Hair and Beauty
A hair and beauty salon employee was unfairly dismissed and awarded over £2,600 in compensation, including unpaid holiday pay, after the tribunal accepted her claim was presented late due to circumstances beyond her control.
Won · £2,640 · Oct 2022Won£2,640Oct 2022Civil servant (Executive Officer, 24 years' service) v Royal College of Defence Studies
A tribunal has allowed a civil servant with 24 years' service to amend his claim to include failure to make reasonable adjustments at the appeal stage, and refused the employer's bid to strike out the case.
Partial · Oct 2022Partial—Oct 2022Part-time centre manager (6 years' service) v Millstream Day Centre
A part-time centre manager with 40 years of voluntary service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after failing to follow management instructions and breaching confidentiality. The tribunal upheld the dismissal.
Lost · Oct 2022Lost—Oct 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 2022IT customer service worker (18 years' service) v Openreach Ltd
An IT customer service worker with 18 years' service was fairly dismissed after failing to follow safety procedures while already under a final written warning for a similar breach. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Lost · Oct 2022Lost—Oct 2022Former employee v Children Assisted in a Real Environment Ltd.
A former employee failed to have her employer's response struck out despite very late disclosure of documents. The tribunal said a fair trial remained possible.
Lost · Oct 2022Lost—Oct 2022Customer service advisor (part-time, 3 years' service) v British Gas Services Limited
A customer service advisor's claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination were struck out after he failed to pay a £2,000 deposit ordered by the tribunal. The deposit was required because his claims had little reasonable prospect of success.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Self-employed IT contractor (director of Consultco Ltd) v Investigo Ltd and Department for Education
A self-employed IT contractor who worked through his own limited company had his unfair dismissal claim struck out after the tribunal found he was neither an employee nor a worker of either respondent.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Former 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.
Won · £16,279 · Oct 2022Won£16,279Oct 2022Train Maintainer (from 24 June 2019) v London Underground Limited
A preliminary hearing ruled that a train maintainer did not have sufficient continuous employment to bring an unfair dismissal claim, as his earlier work was as a self-employed contractor.
Dismissed · Oct 2022Dismissed—Oct 2022Fire and Security Engineer v Lazerbeam Fire and Security Limited
A tribunal found a fire and security engineer was constructively dismissed after his employer paid him through the Construction Industry Scheme without his informed consent, denying him employment rights. He was awarded £2,519.
Partial · £2,519 · Oct 2022Partial£2,519Oct 2022Payroll Supervisor (19 years' service) v Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ltd
A payroll supervisor with 19 years' service was fairly dismissed for refusing to accept a new reporting structure and for capability issues, the Watford Employment Tribunal has ruled. Her claims of unfair dismissal and associative disability discrimination were rejected.
Lost · Sept 2022Lost—Sept 2022Night Care Assistant (12 years' service) v The Salvation Army Trustee Company
A Night Care Assistant with 12 years' service had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims struck out after failing to properly set out her case despite repeated opportunities. No compensation was awarded.
Dismissed · Sept 2022Dismissed—Sept 2022Pharmacy 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.
Won · £9,868 · Sept 2022Won£9,868Sept 2022Former employee v VA and KS
A former employee withdrew her claim for unpaid commission at a preliminary hearing. The tribunal declined to strike out the rest of her case, leaving time issues for the final hearing.
Dismissed · Sept 2022Dismissed—Sept 2022Former employee v Fivestars Limited
A former employee with less than two years' service won £1,316.22 for unpaid holiday pay, sick pay and wrongful dismissal after their employer failed to attend the final hearing.
Partial · £1,316 · Sept 2022Partial£1,316Sept 2022Courier (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.
Won · £15,378 · Sept 2022Won£15,378Sept 2022Construction Manager (architect, overqualified for role) v London Borough of Newham
A construction manager who claimed she was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns has had her interim relief application rejected. The tribunal found factual disputes meant she did not meet the high threshold for interim relief.
Dismissed · Sept 2022Dismissed—Sept 2022Former employees (salon workers) v Group Momentum (Salons) Limited
Eleven salon workers were awarded over £240,000 after their employer laid them off without pay, leading to constructive unfair dismissal and breach of contract claims.
Won · £240,407 · Sept 2022Won£240,407Sept 2022Former employee v University of Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were dismissed after the tribunal found they were presented more than three months after dismissal, without ACAS early conciliation having been started in time.
Dismissed · Sept 2022Dismissed—Sept 2022Administrative employee v London Road Surgery
An employment tribunal has allowed a race discrimination claim to proceed against London Road Surgery, but struck out the unfair dismissal claim because the employee had less than two years' service.
Partial · Sept 2022Partial—Sept 2022Foster carer (from August 2012) v Blackpool Council
A foster carer who claimed unfair dismissal after being deregistered by Blackpool Council had his case struck out. The tribunal ruled that foster carers are not employees under established case law.
Dismissed · Sept 2022Dismissed—Sept 2022Security and maintenance worker (22 years' service) v Seighford Hall Nursing Home Ltd
A security and maintenance worker with 22 years' service was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct, but the tribunal awarded no compensation because he would have been dismissed anyway and contributed to his own dismissal.
Partial · £4,066 · Sept 2022Partial£4,066Sept 2022Structural fabricator v Standley Steel Stockholders
A structural fabricator who raised COVID-19 safety concerns was fairly selected for redundancy when his employer closed a business unit. The tribunal found no link between his disclosures and his dismissal.
Lost · Sept 2022Lost—Sept 2022Carer (8 years' service) v Natalie Farrar
A carer with eight years' service was awarded over £2,500 after her employer failed to file a response to her tribunal claim, leading to a default judgment.
Won · £2,540 · Sept 2022Won£2,540Sept 2022Former employee v Virgin Media
A former Virgin Media employee had his latest tribunal claims struck out after bringing complaints that had already been decided in previous cases. The tribunal found the claims had no reasonable prospect of success.
Dismissed · Sept 2022Dismissed—Sept 2022Concierge staff v Urbanbubble Liverpool Limited (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
A concierge staff member was awarded £3,664 after his employer entered liquidation and failed to pay redundancy, notice and holiday pay. The tribunal found the dismissal was unfair and ordered compensation.
Won · £3,664 · Sept 2022Won£3,664Sept 2022Night concierge v Urbanbubble Liverpool Limited (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
A night concierge was automatically unfairly dismissed by Urbanbubble Liverpool Limited after being elected as an employee representative under TUPE regulations. The tribunal awarded £7,674.80 in compensation.
Won · £7,675 · Sept 2022Won£7,675Sept 2022Chef (20 hours/week, 3.5 years' service) v The Westerfield Railway Ltd
A chef who asked to be treated as a relief chef and then claimed unfair dismissal when his employment ended has lost his case. The tribunal found the contract ended by mutual agreement.
Lost · Sept 2022Lost—Sept 2022HGV driver (4 years' service) v Port Traction Limited
A tribunal found that Port Traction Limited unfairly dismissed an HGV driver for exceeding driving hours, but reduced compensation to zero because the driver would have been dismissed anyway and contributed to his own dismissal.
Won · Sept 2022Won—Sept 2022Employee (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.
Won · £50,442 · Sept 2022Won£50,442Sept 2022Centre Manager v Workman Facilities Management Limited
A centre manager who brought unfair dismissal claims against her employer and the shopping centre landlords saw her case dismissed after she withdrew it at a preliminary hearing.
Dismissed · Sept 2022Dismissed—Sept 2022Former employees v Elliot House Limited
A tribunal found that Elliot House Limited unfairly dismissed most of its workforce in a redundancy process that failed to arrange employee representative elections, entitling them to a protective award, notice pay, and compensation for pension contribution breaches.
Partial · Sept 2022Partial—Sept 2022IT 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.
Won · £7,120 · Sept 2022Won£7,120Sept 2022Former employee v Kisiel Limited
A default judgment of £23,238.49 was set aside because the employer had actually submitted its response by the extended deadline, even though the tribunal had not processed it before issuing judgment.
Remitted · Sept 2022Remitted—Sept 2022Remote 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.
Won · £15,759 · Sept 2022Won£15,759Sept 2022Support 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.
Partial · £12,716 · Sept 2022Partial£12,716Sept 2022Pharmacist v Osbon Ltd
A pharmacist who resigned and later claimed unfair dismissal had her case dismissed because she missed the three-month time limit. The tribunal said ignorance of the law was not a good enough excuse.
Dismissed · Sept 2022Dismissed—Sept 2022Former employee v David Wood Baking Limited
A former employee who worked for David Wood Baking Limited for less than two years could not claim unfair dismissal, and his breach of contract claim failed because he was paid in full for his notice period.
Lost · Sept 2022Lost—Sept 2022Dental 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.
Won · £2,731 · Aug 2022Won£2,731Aug 2022Former employee v JCB Cabs System
A former employee who was dismissed for gross misconduct after two colleagues alleged inappropriate touching has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's decision was within the range of reasonable responses, and the claimant's late disclosure of his autism did not make the dismissal unfair.
Lost · Aug 2022Lost—Aug 2022Apprentice 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.
Partial · £1,431 · Aug 2022Partial£1,431Aug 2022Former 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.
Won · £8,097 · Aug 2022Won£8,097Aug 2022Former employee v Shoosmiths LLP
A former employee had his unfair dismissal claim struck out after telling the tribunal he could not play cricket due to disability, when in fact he played cricket in 2021. The tribunal found he deliberately misled the court.
Dismissed · Aug 2022Dismissed—Aug 2022Former 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.
Won · £2,339 · Aug 2022Won£2,339Aug 2022Customer 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.
Won · £4,934 · Aug 2022Won£4,934Aug 2022Live-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.
Won · £77,059 · Aug 2022Won£77,059Aug 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 2022Administrative assistant (30 years' service) v Independent Inspections UK Limited
An administrative assistant with 30 years' service was unfairly dismissed after her employer failed to follow a fair redundancy procedure. The tribunal awarded £2,907.92.
Partial · £2,908 · Aug 2022Partial£2,908Aug 2022Multi Skilled Operative/Hydraulic Hose Engineer v Westfield Shovels Limited
Five employees of Westfield Shovels Limited were unfairly dismissed when their jobs were lost to a service change. The tribunal found they should have been transferred to the new contractor, not made redundant.
Won · Aug 2022Won—Aug 2022Restorative Justice Officer (17 years' service) v London Borough of Hillingdon
A tribunal has ruled that London Borough of Hillingdon fairly dismissed a Restorative Justice Officer with 17 years' service after a year-long absence due to back pain, rejecting claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Lost · Aug 2022Lost—Aug 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 cmostores.com Limited
A former employee who resigned and claimed constructive unfair dismissal after working unpaid overtime has had his claim dismissed by an employment tribunal.
Dismissed · Aug 2022Dismissed—Aug 2022Senior 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.
Partial · £11,730 · Aug 2022Partial£11,730Aug 2022Telesales advisor (part-time, 24-hour week) v EE Limited
A telesales advisor who resigned after a flexible working request was refused had her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims thrown out because she submitted her claim five days past the deadline, despite knowing the time limit.
Dismissed · Aug 2022Dismissed—Aug 2022Bodyshop 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.
Won · £5,700 · Jul 2022Won£5,700Jul 2022Finance 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.
Won · £125,605 · Jul 2022Won£125,605Jul 2022Hair salon employee v Mrs L Trill t/a Thairapy Hair Design
A hair salon employee was fairly dismissed after her husband sent 41 threatening texts to the owner. The tribunal dismissed her unfair dismissal and holiday pay claims, and considered a costs application.
Dismissed · Jul 2022Dismissed—Jul 2022Former employee v Teleperformance Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims have been struck out after they failed to comply with an unless order and did not attend a case management hearing. No compensation was awarded.
Dismissed · Jul 2022Dismissed—Jul 2022Customer Service Security Officer (7 years 9 months' service) v Wilson James Limited
A security officer who stopped attending work to care for his vulnerable mother was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal found the employer acted reasonably in dismissing for unauthorised absence, but awarded £195.72 for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £196 · Jul 2022Partial£196Jul 2022Running Shift Service Engineer (16 years' service) v Metroline Travel Limited
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a bus engineer with 16 years' service who told a driver to continue driving despite a brake shudder. The decision confirms that safety-critical roles require strict compliance.
Lost · Jul 2022Lost—Jul 2022Sales director (self-employed services provider) v Bayleaf Janitorial Supplies Limited
A sales director who provided services as a self-employed worker was dismissed by telephone in July 2020. The tribunal ruled his unfair dismissal claim was presented too late and he was not an employee.
Dismissed · Jul 2022Dismissed—Jul 2022Former 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.
Won · £17,355 · Jul 2022Won£17,355Jul 2022Bar stewardess (17 years' service) v Halliwell Conservative Club
A bar stewardess with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed when Halliwell Conservative Club closed without consulting her. The tribunal awarded £12,883.98 in redundancy and holiday pay but no compensation as closure was inevitable.
Partial · £12,884 · Jul 2022Partial£12,884Jul 2022Director 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.
Won · £68,048 · Jul 2022Won£68,048Jul 2022Former 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.
Won · £4,918 · Jul 2022Won£4,918Jul 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 2022Former employee v Tees Valley Community Asset Preservation Trust
A tribunal found that Tees Valley Community Asset Preservation Trust underpaid a former employee for weekend shifts, failed to pay Sunday premiums, notice pay, and holiday pay. The unfair dismissal claim was dismissed.
Partial · Jul 2022Partial—Jul 2022Carer v Alliance Point Limited
A carer with 10 years' service was unfairly dismissed without any disciplinary procedure. The tribunal awarded £16,064.63, including an uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.
Won · £16,065 · Jul 2022Won£16,065Jul 2022Beauty 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.
Won · £8,278 · Jul 2022Won£8,278Jul 2022Secretary/administrator (job-share, 4 days a week) v Building Services (Kent) Ltd
A secretary/administrator was dismissed via text message without notice or reason. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded over £6,000 in compensation and holiday pay.
Won · £6,044 · Jul 2022Won£6,044Jul 2022Groundworker 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.
Won · £5,055 · Jul 2022Won£5,055Jul 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 2022Operations Manager (wedding venue) v Thicket Priory Limited
A wedding venue operations manager lost her unfair dismissal claim but won £107.69 in unpaid holiday pay after being required to take holiday while on furlough.
Partial · £108 · Jul 2022Partial£108Jul 2022Care home worker (alleged protected disclosures about resident care) v Castle Villas Ltd
An Employment Tribunal refused to grant relief from sanctions to a care home worker whose unfair dismissal claim was struck out for failing to comply with an Unless Order. The tribunal found the breach was serious and the explanation inadequate.
Dismissed · Jul 2022Dismissed—Jul 2022Clinical 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.
Won · £51,398 · Jun 2022Won£51,398Jun 2022Customer assistant (temporary, 6 months' service) v Tesco Stores Limited
A temporary customer assistant who claimed his contract was not renewed because he raised holiday and sick pay issues has lost his automatic unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the non-renewal was due to business needs, not his statutory right assertions.
Lost · Jun 2022Lost—Jun 2022Customer Service Assistant (5 years 8 months service) v B & M Retail Limited
An employment tribunal has ruled that B & M Retail Limited fairly dismissed a customer service assistant who had been absent for over three years due to muscular dystrophy. The tribunal rejected claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Lost · Jun 2022Lost—Jun 2022Former employee v Old Macmillan Company Ltd
A former employee who resigned with immediate effect and later declined to attend the final hearing had all claims for notice pay, wages, and holiday pay dismissed by the tribunal.
Lost · Jun 2022Lost—Jun 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 2022Former employee (hotel and events venue) v Bingham Hotel and Restaurant Ltd
A tribunal has allowed a former hotel employee to amend his whistleblowing claim but ordered deposits of £50 each for three allegations it found had little reasonable prospect of success.
Dismissed · May 2022Dismissed—May 2022Former employee v Digital Grading Studio Limited
A former employee of Digital Grading Studio Limited has won her claim for sex discrimination after a remark made during a stressful meeting. She was also awarded holiday pay, notice pay, and compensation for unfair dismissal, totalling £2,989.36.
Partial · £2,989 · May 2022Partial£2,989May 2022Food packer (variable hours) v Ambitions Ltd
A food packer's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because she was still employed by Ambitions Ltd. Her holiday pay and payslip claims also failed.
Dismissed · May 2022Dismissed—May 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 2022Operations team member (care sector) v IAspire Care Services Ltd
A care sector operations worker was unfairly dismissed and awarded £99,000 after his employer cited loss of trust due to his links with church investors. The tribunal also found he was harassed over his religion.
Partial · £99,039 · May 2022Partial£99,039May 2022Delivery 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.
Won · £2,602 · May 2022Won£2,602May 2022Accountant / bookkeeper v Cornerstone Care Solutions Ltd
An accountant who worked for Cornerstone Care Solutions Ltd as a bookkeeper was found to be self-employed, so the tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear her unfair dismissal claim. The respondent's costs application was also refused.
Dismissed · May 2022Dismissed—May 2022Chief 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.
Partial · £9,016 · May 2022Partial£9,016May 2022Management Support Administrator (18 years' service) v Coventry University
An employment tribunal has rejected claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination brought by a management support administrator with 18 years' service who was dismissed for capability due to long-term sickness absence.
Lost · May 2022Lost—May 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 2022Digital transformation manager (law degree, previous paralegal experience) v Volkerrail Limited
A digital transformation manager who rejected her boss's romantic overtures was awarded £419,352.94 after the tribunal found the grievance process was itself harassment and refusing to let her withdraw her resignation was victimisation.
Partial · £419,353 · Apr 2022Partial£419,353Apr 2022Investigations Officer (Executive Officer, 19 years' service) v Department for Work and Pensions
A long-serving DWP investigations officer was constructively dismissed after being banned from driving without medical evidence, ambushed in a meeting, and then forced to attend a review at an unsuitable venue. The tribunal awarded £373,936.69.
Partial · £373,937 · Apr 2022Partial£373,937Apr 2022Estimator (3 years' service) v Sowga Ltd
An estimator with 3 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer rushed through a redundancy consultation in just five working days. The tribunal found the process was too short and that alternative roles were not properly explored.
Partial · Apr 2022Partial—Apr 2022Employee 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.
Won · Apr 2022Won—Apr 2022Former employee v Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
A former employee of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust lost her victimisation claim after the tribunal found that her Dignity at Work complaint did not amount to a protected act under equality law. She was also ordered to pay £17,000 in costs.
Lost · Apr 2022Lost—Apr 2022Former 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.
Won · £59,650 · Mar 2022Won£59,650Mar 2022Finance director (statutory director from 1 October 2017) v EngineF Operating Ltd
A finance director who refused to engage in redundancy consultation and alleged whistleblowing lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found a genuine redundancy situation and no protected disclosures.
Lost · Mar 2022Lost—Mar 2022Senior Pastor (33 years' service) v The Church of God Prophecy (Trust)
A senior pastor who held a personal belief that women should not preach to men was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after creating an environment where women were denied the opportunity to preach. The tribunal upheld the church's decision.
Lost · Mar 2022Lost—Mar 2022Project 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.
Won · £2,651 · Mar 2022Won£2,651Mar 2022Director of Partnerships v JetEngage Limited
A director of partnerships was unfairly dismissed for redundancy due to a lack of consultation, but the tribunal reduced his compensation to nil because the redundancy was inevitable. He also won £1,211 for an unlawful deduction from wages.
Partial · £1,632 · Mar 2022Partial£1,632Mar 2022Brand Manager (7 years' service) v James Briggs Limited (1) and Tetrosyl Group Limited (2)
A brand manager with 7 years' service was dismissed for redundancy after a share sale and brand transfer. The tribunal found no relevant TUPE transfer, so her claims for automatic unfair dismissal and failure to consult failed.
Dismissed · Mar 2022Dismissed—Mar 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 2022Beauty 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.
Won · Feb 2022Won—Feb 2022Customer service advisor (10 years' service) v London Borough of Havering Council
A customer service advisor with 10 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after obtaining a resident's parking permit for an address where he did not live. The tribunal found the council's investigation and decision were within the range of reasonable responses.
Lost · Jan 2022Lost—Jan 2022Receptionist (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.
Won · £4,724 · Jan 2022Won£4,724Jan 2022Registered nurse (night shifts, neuro-disability ward) v The Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability
A registered nurse with limited English was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct after the Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability failed to provide an interpreter at his disciplinary hearing. The tribunal also found indirect race discrimination.
Partial · Jan 2022Partial—Jan 2022
