Working Time & Holiday Pay · year
2023
506 cases
Work coach (2 years' service) v Department for Work and Pensions
An employment tribunal struck out a work coach's direct sex discrimination claim after she was dismissed for unauthorised searches, but allowed her discrimination arising from disability claim to proceed.
Partial · Dec 2023Partial—Dec 2023EFL 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 2023Business Development Manager (6 years' service) v Mabey Hire Ltd
A Business Development Manager who resigned after his employer changed his commission scheme lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the commission was never contractual and the employer acted reasonably.
Lost · Dec 2023Lost—Dec 2023Former employee v Giuseppe Of Belgravia Limited
A former employee was unfairly dismissed but received only limited compensation because the tribunal found he would have been fairly dismissed a month later when the workplace closed. Total award: £12,419.29.
Partial · £12,419 · Dec 2023Partial£12,419Dec 2023Care home manager (7 months' service) v Porthaven Care Homes No2 Ltd
A care home manager who claimed he was automatically unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about resident safety lost his case. The tribunal found the decision-maker did not know about the disclosures and dismissed him for genuine belief in gross misconduct.
Lost · Dec 2023Lost—Dec 2023General Manager (13 years' service) v Inspectorate Limited t/a Roch NDT Services
A General Manager with 13 years' service resigned claiming constructive dismissal after a dispute over a promised reward for a business sale. The tribunal rejected his claim but awarded £326.41 in unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £326 · Dec 2023Partial£326Dec 2023General administrative and sales assistant (3 years' service) v Mr John Kittelsen t/a Speedwell Cars
A father who told his daughter 'I don't have a job for you, in fact I hope I never see u again' in a WhatsApp message was found to have unfairly dismissed her. The tribunal awarded £13,977.58.
Won · £13,978 · Dec 2023Won£13,978Dec 2023Fish tank maintenance worker (3 years' service) v Glassbox Trading Limited T/a Aquatechniques
A fish tank maintenance worker who contracted a rare bacterial infection from work was not unfairly dismissed – the tribunal found he agreed to end his employment after being offered a different role with lower pay.
Lost · Dec 2023Lost—Dec 2023Band 6 Care Co-ordinator/Community Psychiatric Nurse (15 years' service) v South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
A Black African community psychiatric nurse with 15 years' service was found to have been discriminated against when two white female colleagues were appointed to a specialist lead role he was qualified for. The tribunal upheld his claims of direct race and sex discrimination and harassment.
Partial · Dec 2023Partial—Dec 2023Counter Assistant (9 years' service) v My Plaice Gorleston Limited
A counter assistant who resigned after receiving a written warning for sickness absence lost her unfair dismissal claim, but was awarded £4,777.50 for unpaid holiday pay over nine years.
Partial · £4,778 · Dec 2023Partial£4,778Dec 2023Part-time takeaway worker (2 years' service) v Crispy Cod Ketley Ltd
A part-time takeaway worker was unfairly dismissed by text message after complaining about undercooked chicken. The tribunal awarded £14,628.50 in compensation.
Won · £14,629 · Dec 2023Won£14,629Dec 2023Area manager (3+ years' service) v Hamble Foods Limited
An area manager was unfairly dismissed after editing a timesheet, but the tribunal found the investigation was flawed and the disciplinary process lacked proper notice. He was awarded £8,026 after reductions for contributory conduct and a Polkey finding.
Partial · £8,026 · Dec 2023Partial£8,026Dec 2023Approved Mental Health Professional (agency worker) v North Yorkshire Council
An Approved Mental Health Professional who withdrew from work citing serious danger lost his whistleblowing and health and safety detriment claims. The tribunal found his concerns did not amount to a protected disclosure or a reasonable belief of imminent danger.
Lost · Dec 2023Lost—Dec 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 2023Senior Contracts Attorney v Calabrio UK Limited
A senior contracts attorney lost her bid for interim relief after the tribunal found her redundancy was decided before she made protected disclosures about sanctions risks. The claim was dismissed.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee v Remembrance Group Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation)
A former employee who was owed wages, holiday pay and notice pay has been awarded £18,318.14 after their employer entered voluntary liquidation and did not defend the claim.
Partial · £18,318 · Dec 2023Partial£18,318Dec 2023Former Uber driver v Uber London Limited
A former Uber driver who waited four years to bring an unfair dismissal claim had it dismissed as out of time. The tribunal ruled it was reasonably practicable for him to have claimed within three months of his engagement ending.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Commodities inspector (consultant) v DRUM Risk Limited
A commodities inspector who never set foot in Great Britain for work has had his unfair dismissal, unlawful deductions and breach of contract claims thrown out. The tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction because the rights he relied on did not apply to him.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee v Plau Bistro Limited (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
A former employee of Plau Bistro Limited was automatically unfairly dismissed after asserting a statutory right following a TUPE transfer. The tribunal awarded £2,396.23 for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice pay.
Won · £2,396 · Dec 2023Won£2,396Dec 2023Programme Manager (3 years' service) v JC Bamford Excavators Limited
A programme manager with dyslexia who resigned after an informal performance improvement plan and a partially upheld grievance has lost her constructive dismissal and disability discrimination claims.
Lost · Dec 2023Lost—Dec 2023Labourer (construction) v Ardmore Construction Limited
A construction labourer who alleges he was subjected to monkey chants and racist abuse can proceed with his claim after the tribunal refused to strike it out, despite his late compliance with orders.
Remitted · Dec 2023Remitted—Dec 2023Kitchen/Production Manager (2 years' service) v Jam’n’vegan
A kitchen manager with two years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer made her redundant without any consultation or warning. The tribunal awarded £4,809.49 in compensation.
Won · £4,809 · Dec 2023Won£4,809Dec 2023Former employee v Guardian Industrial (UK) Ltd
A former employee with a disability was awarded £3,892 after his employer demanded daily site diaries to verify attendance at medical appointments. The tribunal found this amounted to victimisation and unfavourable treatment arising from disability.
Partial · £3,893 · Dec 2023Partial£3,893Dec 2023Branch Care Manager (18 months' service) v MIDSHIRES CARE LTD T/A HELPING HANDS HOME CARE
A Branch Care Manager's claim for direct race discrimination and victimisation was dismissed because she presented it 28 days late. The tribunal refused to extend time, finding no just and equitable reason.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Static Maintenance and Electrical Engineer (1 year 7 months' service) v Birdsall Services Limited
A static maintenance engineer with under two years' service could not bring an unfair dismissal claim, but the tribunal awarded £803.88 in unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £804 · Dec 2023Partial£804Dec 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 OCS Group UK Ltd
A former employee's claim for unfair dismissal and race discrimination failed due to time limits, but the tribunal awarded £243.54 for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £244 · Dec 2023Partial£244Dec 2023Former employee v Garbett Butchers Ltd
A former butcher won £11,871 after his employer failed to pay notice, holiday pay, or a redundancy payment and did not attend the tribunal hearing.
Won · £11,871 · Dec 2023Won£11,871Dec 2023Assistant Playground Leader and SENCO (26 years' service) v Crossways Playgroup (an unincorporated association)
A tribunal refused a committee member's application to file a late response in a redundancy claim brought by an assistant playground leader with 26 years' service. The case will now proceed to a remedy hearing.
Partial · Dec 2023Partial—Dec 2023Former HGV driver v George Walker Transport Manchester Limited
A former HGV driver's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim was dismissed after he continued using abusive language, breaching an unless order. His application to set aside the order was refused.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Head of Trade and Data (over 5 years' service) and Head of Finance (over 7 years' service) v Hallett Retain Services Ltd (in voluntary liquidation)
Two former employees who brought claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancy had their cases thrown out after failing to attend the final hearing or provide any evidence.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Compliance Director (4 years' service) v Goldenway Global Investments (UK) Limited
A Compliance Director who reported money laundering and unauthorised directors to the FCA was dismissed four days later. The tribunal found the dismissal was automatically unfair and awarded over half a million pounds.
Won · £564,672 · Dec 2023Won£564,672Dec 2023Former employee v Anderbury Ltd
A former employee was unfairly dismissed and denied proper notice pay and annual leave. The tribunal awarded £8,000 after finding the employer failed to follow a fair process.
Partial · £8,000 · Dec 2023Partial£8,000Dec 2023Former employee v Senol & Senol Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed for lack of continuity of employment, and his race discrimination claim was thrown out as out of time. Other claims were struck out for failing to actively pursue them.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Security officer (6 years' service) v CIS Security Ltd
A security officer with six years' service was unfairly dismissed after a back injury. The tribunal also found that CIS Security Ltd failed to make reasonable adjustments and discriminated against him arising from his disability.
Partial · Dec 2023Partial—Dec 2023Former employee v George Thompson Limited
A former employee won a constructive unfair dismissal claim after her employer made unauthorised deductions from wages and failed to pay holiday entitlement. The tribunal awarded over £10,000, including a basic award and penalties for missing written particulars.
Won · £10,474 · Dec 2023Won£10,474Dec 2023Electrical engineer (probationary employee, less than 3 months' service) v Integral UK Ltd
An electrical engineer dismissed during his probationary period for poor performance and a safety incident failed to prove race, age or disability discrimination. The tribunal upheld the employer's decision.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023PCV bus driver (18 years' service) v Abellio London Limited
An 18-year bus driver was sacked for gross misconduct after CCTV showed him using a mobile phone while driving. The tribunal upheld the dismissal but awarded £1,019 for unpaid wages and holiday pay.
Partial · £1,019 · Nov 2023Partial£1,019Nov 2023Warehouse operative (32 years' service) v Bapp Industrial Supplies (Huddersfield) Limited
A warehouse operative with 32 years' service was fairly dismissed after failing to contact his employer for nearly a month. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Pharmacy Dispensary Technician (6 years' service) v JCL UK Limited
A pharmacy dispensary technician with fibromyalgia and other conditions lost her constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims after the tribunal found she did not share her adjustment passport with her new employer following a TUPE transfer.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Media Sales Operator (10 years' service) v Discovery Communications Europe Limited
A Media Sales Operator with 10 years' service had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out after repeatedly failing to comply with tribunal directions. The tribunal awarded costs against him.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Data Partnerships Manager (2 years' service) v Appscatter Limited (in creditors' liquidation)
A Data Partnerships Manager was dismissed without notice on the day his employer announced a TUPE transfer. The tribunal awarded £11,670 for breach of contract and £7,423 for failure to inform and consult.
Won · £11,670 · Nov 2023Won£11,670Nov 2023Former employee v Navaratna South Indian Restaurant Ltd.
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Navaratna South Indian Restaurant Ltd. was struck out after she failed to attend a hearing and did not comply with case management orders. No compensation was awarded.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Former employee (annual salary £75,000 plus car allowance) v Synpower Merchant Services Limited
A former employee has been awarded £10,125.26 after his employer made an unauthorised deduction from his wages, failed to pay accrued holiday pay, and withheld statutory redundancy pay.
Won · £10,125 · Nov 2023Won£10,125Nov 2023Former employee v RR Swami Ltd
A former employee has been awarded £12,503 after an employment tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed, not given notice, and had wages unlawfully deducted by RR Swami Ltd.
Partial · £12,503 · Nov 2023Partial£12,503Nov 2023Former employees (telemarketing business) v Phonetic Group Limited
Former telemarketing employees lose protective award and unfair dismissal claims after a TUPE transfer from a company in creditors' voluntary liquidation, but win compensation for failure to consult.
Partial · Nov 2023Partial—Nov 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 2023Electrician (2 years' service) v Thames Spark Group Limited
An electrician who raised asbestos safety concerns was dismissed for alleged expense fraud. The tribunal found the dismissal was tainted by whistleblowing and awarded nearly £20,000.
Partial · £19,804 · Nov 2023Partial£19,804Nov 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 2023Cleaner (7 years' service) v Michael Cottington and Irene Cundliffe sued as Committee Members of the Golborne Bowling Club
A cleaner was unfairly dismissed when a bowling club committee decided to let her go without notice or any redundancy procedure. The tribunal awarded £7,252 in compensation, including an ACAS uplift for failing to follow the statutory code.
Won · £7,252 · Nov 2023Won£7,252Nov 2023Former employee v The Langley Hall Primary Academy Trust
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was thrown out because he contacted ACAS one day late and submitted his claim about a week outside the time limit. The tribunal found no evidence to extend time.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Former employee v Dunton Environmental Limited
A former employee who claimed disability discrimination based on ADHD had her claim dismissed after the tribunal found she had not proven she had the condition on the balance of probabilities.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023HGV driver (5 years' service) v Armstrong Logistics Ltd
An HGV driver who resigned after a short delay in payment for three days' work lost his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found he acted prematurely before the employer's conduct became repudiatory.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Former employee v Paragon Network Services Limited (Previously Core Network Services Limited)
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim faced a setback when the tribunal granted the employer extra time to respond, due to an incorrect address on the claim form.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 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 2023Live-in carer (32 years' caregiving experience) v Mr Mark Sutton
A live-in carer with 32 years' experience won a whistleblowing detriment claim after raising safety concerns, but her constructive dismissal claim failed. She was awarded £1,775.
Partial · £1,775 · Nov 2023Partial£1,775Nov 2023Former employee v Fenco Ltd t/a Homesafe Housing
A former employee was automatically unfairly dismissed after making a public interest disclosure. The tribunal also found she was owed unpaid salary, holiday pay, and expenses, awarding a total of £4,619.01.
Partial · £4,619 · Nov 2023Partial£4,619Nov 2023Former employee v Openwork Limited
The employment tribunal struck out all three claims brought by a former employee against Openwork Limited after he failed to pay a deposit order. The tribunal also refused his applications for an extension of time and reconsideration.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Former employee v Fox Networking UK Ltd
A former employee who was dismissed without notice after less than two years' service had their unfair dismissal claim struck out, but won £1,514 for notice and holiday pay.
Partial · £1,514 · Nov 2023Partial£1,514Nov 2023Warehouse first line manager (3 years' service) v DHL Services Limited
A warehouse first line manager with three years' service at DHL Services Limited resigned after a flawed grievance process. The tribunal upheld his claim for constructive unfair dismissal.
Partial · Nov 2023Partial—Nov 2023Business Support Coordinator (2 years' service) v Royal Mail Property and Facilities Solutions Limited
A Business Support Coordinator with two years' service was fairly dismissed after failing to engage with his employer's sickness absence process. The tribunal also awarded £1,771 for unauthorised wage deductions.
Partial · £1,771 · Nov 2023Partial£1,771Nov 2023Reception Manager (1 year's service) v Mr Paul Watson
A reception manager who resigned after disputes over pay and deductions lost his constructive dismissal claim. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract and no link to proposed paternity leave.
Partial · £931 · Nov 2023Partial£931Nov 2023Trainee solicitor (1 year 3 months' service) v Sterling Lawyers Limited
A trainee solicitor who sent 106 confidential client emails to her personal address was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, the tribunal ruled. Her claims of whistleblowing and pregnancy discrimination were rejected.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Chartered Surveyor (self-employed consultant) v Clements Agency Limited
A chartered surveyor who worked for Clements Agency Limited for nearly 30 years on a self-employed basis had his claim for unfair dismissal and discrimination struck out. The tribunal found he had no reasonable prospect of proving he was an employee.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Deputy Design Director (5 years' service) v Greenland (United Kingdom) Investment Limited
A deputy design director who brought claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful deduction from wages after being made redundant has lost all her claims at the London Central Employment Tribunal.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Senior nurse (3 years' service) v Barchester Healthcare Ltd
A tribunal struck out a senior nurse's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims because she filed them more than four years after the deadline, despite knowing the time limits.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Former employee v The Bowness Pudding Company Limited
A former employee of The Bowness Pudding Company Limited was unfairly dismissed and awarded £11,934.76 after the company failed to follow the ACAS Code of Practice and did not provide a written statement of employment terms.
Won · £11,935 · Nov 2023Won£11,935Nov 2023Independent clerk to school admission appeals panels v Royal Borough of Greenwich
A long-serving independent clerk who worked for Royal Borough of Greenwich for 28 years was found to be a worker rather than an employee, meaning her unfair dismissal claim could not proceed. Her remaining claims for holiday pay and expenses were also dismissed as too late.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Hairdresser (2 years 5 months' service) v Layla's Lengths Limited
A hairdresser with over two years' service was dismissed by text message after a dispute over taking a half day. The tribunal awarded £4,778 for unfair dismissal and unpaid wages.
Won · £4,778 · Nov 2023Won£4,778Nov 2023HGV driver (night driver, 12 years' service) v Walon Limited t/a BCA Automotive
Four HGV night drivers with up to 12 years' service were unfairly dismissed when their employer assumed their jobs would transfer to a new contractor under TUPE, but the tribunal found no organised grouping existed.
Won · Nov 2023Won—Nov 2023Former employee v Esto Es Espana Ltd
A former employee of Esto Es Espana Ltd had their unfair dismissal claim thrown out because they had worked for less than two years. However, they were awarded £953 for unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract, and unpaid annual leave.
Partial · £953 · Nov 2023Partial£953Nov 2023Casual worker (10 days' service) v JAVA Art Limited
A casual worker who responded to a Facebook post for help unloading a container has won a claim for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and failure to provide a written statement. The tribunal awarded £1,306.
Won · £1,306 · Nov 2023Won£1,306Nov 2023Former employee (redundant) v Clements Limited (in Administration)
A tribunal awarded 90 days' pay to 15 employees dismissed without any consultation when Clements Limited went into administration.
Won · Nov 2023Won—Nov 2023Former employee v Cinzia Morris and Ian Morris
A former employee's race and religion discrimination claims were struck out after she failed to provide a properly constructed amendment despite a tribunal order. Her solicitor's last-minute postponement request was refused.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 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 2023Senior hairdresser (12 years' service) v Razors Edge Group Limited
A senior hairdresser with 12 years' service who resigned after her employer refused her GP-recommended phased return of two days a week has been awarded £13,699 for constructive unfair dismissal and failure to make reasonable adjustments.
Partial · £13,699 · Nov 2023Partial£13,699Nov 2023BSL Communicator/Instructor (12 years' service) v Myerscough College Further Education Corporation
A BSL communicator with 12 years' service lost her constructive dismissal claim after the tribunal found that an out-of-office reply, which delayed her grievance appeal outcome, was not a breach of trust and confidence.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Cleaner (evening, 6 hours/week, 3 years' service) v Razors and Blades Limited
A part-time cleaner who was dismissed after asking to be furloughed has won her unfair dismissal claim after her employer failed to submit a response to the tribunal.
Partial · £2,720 · Oct 2023Partial£2,720Oct 2023Chartered physiotherapist (Head Sports Physiotherapist, 5 months' service) v Barnet Football Club Ltd
A head sports physiotherapist was constructively dismissed after being investigated and having her grievance rejected following her pregnancy disclosure. The tribunal awarded £18,152.48.
Partial · £18,152 · Oct 2023Partial£18,152Oct 2023Former employee v Samuel Smith (Southern)
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Samuel Smith (Southern) has been struck out for failing to comply with tribunal orders and not actively pursuing the case.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Course Leader for Sport (23 years' service) v New City College Limited
A tribunal found that New City College unfairly dismissed a course leader with 23 years' service after a flawed investigation into misconduct during the pandemic. The claimant was awarded £53,256.95 including a 20% ACAS uplift.
Partial · £53,257 · Oct 2023Partial£53,257Oct 2023Asbestos supervisor (7 years' service) v Safe Strip UK Limited
An asbestos supervisor unfairly dismissed for redundancy was awarded £3,298 after a 75% Polkey reduction. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair but applied a large reduction for the chance of fair dismissal.
Partial · £3,298 · Oct 2023Partial£3,298Oct 2023Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (9 years' service) v West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
An employment tribunal has dismissed all claims by a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who argued she was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing and race discrimination, upholding the NHS trust's decision to dismiss her on capability grounds after a coroner found her account of a baby's death unreliable.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Former employee v The Bull (Colchester) Ltd
Two former employees of The Bull (Colchester) Ltd were awarded over £5,000 after the pub failed to pay their final wages, holiday pay, and notice pay, and did not provide written employment particulars.
Partial · £5,032 · Oct 2023Partial£5,032Oct 2023General Assistant (4 months' service) v Durham Indoor Bowling Club Community Association Limited
A general assistant who walked out of his shift twice and claimed he was dismissed for whistleblowing has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the real reason was his conduct, not any protected disclosure.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Former employee v Rob Wyman Homes Limited
A former employee who sought £1,550 in costs after the respondent delayed disclosure by a week has had his application refused. The tribunal found the conduct was not unreasonable.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Maintenance worker (11 years' service) v City Care Partnership Limited
A maintenance worker with 11 years' service resigned after his employer investigated and responded to his grievance. The tribunal found the process was fair and dismissed his constructive unfair dismissal claim.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Former employee v Blinds Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because they had worked for less than two years. Their breach of contract claim also failed, but they were entitled to £90.28 holiday pay.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Production operative (6 years' service) v Jaguar Land Rover Limited
A production operative with six years' service was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against due to disability-related sickness absence. The tribunal awarded £147,572.75 in compensation.
Won · £147,573 · Oct 2023Won£147,573Oct 2023Swimming teachers v Achieve Lifestyle Ltd
A tribunal found that Achieve Lifestyle Ltd unfairly dismissed two swimming teachers after a dispute over furlough pay, and failed to make reasonable adjustments for one teacher with breast cancer.
Partial · Oct 2023Partial—Oct 2023General Manager (17 years' service) v Bestway Wholesale Limited
A General Manager with 17 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after his IT account was used to raise fraudulent credit notes worth £32,000. The tribunal found the dismissal fair and rejected all other claims.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 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 2023Civil Enforcement Officer (parking warden) (12 years' service) v NSL Limited
A civil enforcement officer with severe dyslexia was unfairly dismissed after GPS data appeared to contradict his patrol records. The tribunal found procedural failings and indirect disability discrimination, awarding £17,126.
Partial · £17,127 · Oct 2023Partial£17,127Oct 2023Recruitment agency worker (1 year 7 months' service) v Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
A recruitment agency worker who resigned after a return-to-work meeting could not bring an unfair dismissal claim because he had less than two years' service and presented his claim too late.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Call centre agent (10 months' service) v Salim Algunaidi
A call centre agent with learning difficulties failed to prove that his managers discriminated against him. The tribunal dismissed claims of failure to make reasonable adjustments and harassment.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Machine tool maintenance technician (11 months' service) v Cosworth Ltd
A machine tool maintenance technician with 11 months' service was refused interim relief after being dismissed for unauthorised absence. The tribunal found he did not have a 'pretty good chance' of proving his whistleblowing claim, but allowed the case to proceed to a full hearing.
Partial · Oct 2023Partial—Oct 2023Bar worker (2 years' service) v David Brooker
A bar worker who was paid £400 a week for variable hours was underpaid the National Minimum Wage by over £2,600. The tribunal also awarded £800 for failure to provide written particulars.
Partial · £3,402 · Oct 2023Partial£3,402Oct 2023Civil engineer v 2010 OPTICS LTD (in Creditors Voluntary Liquidation)
A civil engineer who was dismissed without notice and not paid his final wages, holiday pay, or notice pay has been awarded £5,819 by an employment tribunal. The employer had since gone into liquidation.
Won · £5,819 · Oct 2023Won£5,819Oct 2023Former employee v C A Leith (Opticians) Limited
A former optician employee's disability discrimination claims were dismissed because they were filed too late. The tribunal refused to extend the time limit, finding it was not just and equitable to do so.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Former employee (3 years' service) v Areaworks Group Limited (in voluntary liquidation)
A former employee was unfairly dismissed after making a protected disclosure about health and safety. The tribunal awarded over £50,000, including a 25% uplift for the employer's failure to follow the ACAS Code of Conduct.
Partial · £50,312 · Oct 2023Partial£50,312Oct 2023Sales & Customer Service Supervisor (Felton, 18 years' service) and Sales & Customer Service Assistant (Smith, 7 years' service) v Britannia Driving School Limited
Two employees who claimed constructive dismissal and unfair dismissal against Britannia Driving School Ltd had their claims dismissed after the tribunal found a TUPE transfer had already moved their employment to another company.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Team Member (36 years' service) v BT Plc
A team member with 36 years' service resigned after performance concerns were raised following a new ticketing system. The tribunal dismissed her constructive dismissal claim but awarded £306.40 for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £306 · Oct 2023Partial£306Oct 2023Senior management team (CEO, Finance Director, Commercial Director, Operations Director, Acting Managing Director) v Futurama Limited (in administration)
Five senior managers were summarily dismissed for gross misconduct without any investigation or appeal. The tribunal found the dismissals unfair and wrongful, and awarded unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice pay.
Won · Oct 2023Won—Oct 2023Finance Manager (11 years' service) v Heritage Oil & Gas Limited
A finance manager who lived and worked in Uganda and Nigeria for over a decade failed to bring his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims in the UK. The tribunal ruled his employment lacked a sufficient connection to Great Britain.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 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 2023Driver v Conexim Solutions Ltd
An employment tribunal struck out a driver's unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims after he failed to attend a case management hearing and did not comply with orders to provide details of his case.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Teacher of Welsh as a second language (17 years' service) v Vale of Glamorgan Council
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Welsh teacher with 17 years' service after a lengthy capability procedure, finding that the employer made reasonable adjustments and acted fairly.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Security guard (6 years' service) v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd
A security guard who worked only six shifts in 12 months was fairly dismissed for lack of availability, but the tribunal awarded him £790.70 for unpaid notice and holiday pay.
Partial · £791 · Oct 2023Partial£791Oct 2023Former employee v Duchy Farm Kennels Ltd
A former employee of Duchy Farm Kennels Ltd was awarded £17,570.97 after being unfairly dismissed by redundancy, with the tribunal also finding unauthorised wage deductions, unpaid holiday pay, and failure to provide written particulars.
Won · £17,571 · Oct 2023Won£17,571Oct 2023Former employee v Strong Maker Limited
Two former employees of Strong Maker Limited were awarded over £20,000 in total after the tribunal found they were unfairly and automatically unfairly dismissed, with a 25% uplift for the employer's failure to follow the ACAS Code of Practice.
Partial · Oct 2023Partial—Oct 2023Former employee v Auxilium Developments Limited
A former employee who worked for less than two years had their redundancy and unfair dismissal claims struck out, but won £2,691 for unauthorised wage deductions and unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £2,691 · Oct 2023Partial£2,691Oct 2023Barber's assistant (2 years 6 months' service) v Mr Panayiotis Andreou Chimonides t/a Cutthroat Kings Barbers
A barber's assistant who was dismissed by text message while on sick leave has won £16,840 in compensation for unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, holiday pay and sick pay.
Won · £16,840 · Oct 2023Won£16,840Oct 2023Dog walker/day care worker (5 years' service) v Look Who’s Walking Limited
A dog walker who worked set hours for five years was found to be an employee, not a self-employed contractor, and awarded over £11,700 for unfair dismissal and age discrimination.
Won · £11,707 · Oct 2023Won£11,707Oct 2023Registered manager (2 years' service) v Laniwyn Care Services Ltd
A registered manager was unfairly dismissed after being told by text to attend a Zoom meeting where she was given two weeks' notice for redundancy. The tribunal found no genuine redundancy and awarded £14,153.
Won · £14,153 · Oct 2023Won£14,153Oct 2023Security supervisor (22 years' service) v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited
A security supervisor with 22 years' service was fairly dismissed for a fundamental breakdown of trust and confidence after he repeatedly emailed senior management and a client threatened to cancel its contract. The tribunal upheld the employer's decision.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Client Services Director (2 years 7 months' service) v Send DM Limited
A Client Services Director who resigned over unpaid sick pay and a claimed promotion of a male colleague has lost her constructive dismissal and sex discrimination claims. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract.
Lost · £269 · Oct 2023Lost£269Oct 2023Delivery driver v Euro Car Parts Limited
A delivery driver with ADHD was dismissed for persistent lateness while on a final warning. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, finding the employer acted reasonably.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Former employee v First Greater Western Ltd
A tribunal found that a former employee had conducted litigation unreasonably but refused to strike out her claim, allowing it to proceed to a final hearing despite delays and disputes over the list of issues.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Former employee v Invicta Care and Training Ltd.
A Watford tribunal found Invicta Care and Training Ltd. unlawfully deducted wages and failed to pay holiday pay and notice pay, awarding the former employee £4,924.02.
Won · £4,924 · Oct 2023Won£4,924Oct 2023Hair stylist (3 months' service) v Hair at Two Ten Limited
A hair stylist who worked for just three months at a salon without a written contract has been found by an employment tribunal to be an employee, not self-employed, paving the way for her discrimination and pay claims.
Partial · Oct 2023Partial—Oct 2023Evidence and Evaluation Lead (fixed-term contracts from 2018 to 2021) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
A tribunal has allowed a fixed-term employee to amend his claim to add further particulars of less favourable treatment, despite the application being made just days before the hearing.
Partial · Oct 2023Partial—Oct 2023Former employee v Carter Technical Mouldings Ltd
A former employee won £7,881 after their employer admitted the claim of unfair dismissal and related claims. The tribunal awarded redundancy pay, notice pay, and holiday pay.
Won · £7,881 · Oct 2023Won£7,881Oct 2023Paralegal/caseworker (1 year 10 months' service) v Khans Solicitors
A paralegal with six disabilities was unfairly dismissed after asserting her right to be paid and asking for reasonable adjustments. The tribunal awarded £109,020.64.
Won · £109,021 · Sept 2023Won£109,021Sept 2023Job applicant (employment status disputed) v General Mills UK Limited
An employment tribunal struck out a claim after the claimant accused the respondent of orchestrating her eviction, finding the allegations scandalous and vexatious.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Pastry chef (zero-hours contract) v Damask Catering Limited
A pastry chef on a zero-hours contract claimed she was verbally dismissed during a 10-minute meeting, but the tribunal found no dismissal took place and struck out her claims.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Former employee v London Borough of Newham
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was thrown out because he contacted ACAS two days after the three-month deadline, even though he read his dismissal email the day after it was sent.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Senior Legal Counsel (2.5 years' service) v R&F Properties QS (UK) Co Ltd
A senior legal counsel who contacted CMS directly about an alleged conflict of interest was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal awarded £1,871.46 for unpaid notice and holiday pay.
Partial · £1,871 · Sept 2023Partial£1,871Sept 2023Gymnastics coach (3 years' service) v Daniel May
A gymnastics coach who was dismissed by email with immediate effect citing redundancy was awarded £2,230 for unauthorised wage deductions and failure to provide written particulars. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair.
Partial · £2,230 · Sept 2023Partial£2,230Sept 2023Commissioning Director (24 years' service) v Bradbury House Limited
A tribunal ruled that a commissioning director with 24 years' service remained an employee even after switching to a consultancy agreement via his own limited company.
Won · Sept 2023Won—Sept 2023Former employee v International Procurement and Logistics Ltd
A former employee who brought claims of unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and holiday pay arrears has been ordered to pay £4,490 in costs after failing to attend hearings and ignoring a Calderbank offer.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 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 2023IT and Comms Manager (1 year 2 months' service) v The Charles Kalms, Henry Ronson Immanuel College
An IT manager with 14 months' service was fairly dismissed for gross negligence after a sophisticated cyber-attack. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim, finding the school's decision within the range of reasonable responses.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Support worker (3 years' service) v Acorn Care Home
A support worker who missed the three-month deadline to bring an unfair dismissal claim because her legal representative failed to act in time has had her case dismissed. The tribunal ruled it was reasonably practicable for her to have filed on time.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Boatman (16 years' service) v Trevor Symes
A boatman with 16 years' service was unfairly dismissed when his employer sent a text message saying there was no work. The tribunal awarded over £17,600 in compensation, including an ACAS uplift.
Won · £17,673 · Sept 2023Won£17,673Sept 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 2023Law Enforcement Officer (4 years' service) v London Borough of Newham
A law enforcement officer with four years' service was fairly dismissed by redundancy and his claims of race and age discrimination, harassment, and victimisation were dismissed by the tribunal.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Former employee (5 years' service) v PYD Packaging Limited
A former employee with 5 years' service was unfairly dismissed during a redundancy process and awarded over £10,000 for unpaid notice, holiday pay, and ACAS code breach.
Partial · £10,082 · Sept 2023Partial£10,082Sept 2023Security guard v Seal Security UK Ltd
A security guard who was dismissed after being found asleep during his shift at Bloomberg LLP has lost his claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination. The tribunal found the employer acted reasonably and the discrimination claims had no merit.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Former postal worker (OPG, 8 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Ltd
A former Royal Mail employee who was dismissed for gross misconduct claimed his application for a seasonal role was rejected because of his earlier discrimination complaints. The tribunal disagreed, finding the rejection was automatic and unrelated to any protected act.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 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 2023Trainee Project Manager (apprentice, 1 year 4 months' service) v Gloster MEP Limited
A trainee project manager who was dismissed after complaining about underpayment of the National Minimum Wage lost his claim for automatic unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the real reason was performance and conduct issues.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Former employee v Sapphire Accounting and Randstad Construction Agency
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing and did not provide evidence to show his claim was filed in time.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Project Manager (3 years' service) v Equans Fabricom UK Limited
A project manager who resigned after his employer changed working practices to recover overpaid offshore allowance has lost his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal also ordered him to repay £10,056.85.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Security Patrol Officer v Pace Security Services Limited
A tribunal dismissed claims that a security officer was left out of furlough and overlooked because of his race, but awarded £984 for unpaid holiday accrued during sickness.
Partial · £984 · Sept 2023Partial£984Sept 2023Recruitment assessor (worker status) v College of Policing Limited
A recruitment assessor who claimed unfair dismissal lost his case after the tribunal ruled he was a worker, not an employee, because the College of Policing had no obligation to provide work and he could refuse assignments.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Restaurant manager (6 months' service) v 11 Berkeley Street Ltd T/a Jeru Restaurant
A restaurant manager with six months' service who reported mouse droppings and chef misconduct was not automatically unfairly dismissed, but won £3,201 for unpaid tronc and holiday pay.
Partial · £3,201 · Sept 2023Partial£3,201Sept 2023Former employee v Freespee Limited
The tribunal dismissed a former employee's application for specific disclosure of documents, ruling that a foreign qualified in-house lawyer had capacity to give legal advice and that the dominant purpose of the communications was legal advice.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Business consultant (8 months' service) v Eunisure Limited (in voluntary liquidation)
A business consultant who was refused homeworking after training has won £5,130 for unpaid commission, holiday pay and notice pay, but her claim of associative disability discrimination was dismissed.
Partial · £5,130 · Sept 2023Partial£5,130Sept 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 HFD Limited
A former employee who submitted an unfair dismissal claim and then cut all contact has had his case struck out and been ordered to pay £723.80 in costs.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Former employee v APT Health and Safety Training Solutions Ltd
A former employee was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy and denied proper notice, winning a basic award of £1,346.15 and damages of £1,800 for breach of contract.
Partial · Sept 2023Partial—Sept 2023Former employee v Together Stronger (South Wales) Ltd.
A former employee with less than two years' service won over £11,000 after being constructively dismissed and discriminated against due to his disability. The tribunal found the employer made unauthorised deductions and failed to provide a written statement of employment particulars.
Partial · £11,014 · Sept 2023Partial£11,014Sept 2023Former employee v London Borough of Lambeth Council
Two former employees had their unfair dismissal claims automatically struck out after failing to comply with an Unless Order. The tribunal refused reconsideration, and the claims were ultimately dismissed.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Coach driver (3 years' service) v Seaward Travel Ltd
A coach driver who repeatedly raised concerns about diesel fumes in his minibus and resigned after a poorly handled disciplinary meeting has won his claim for constructive unfair dismissal.
Partial · Sept 2023Partial—Sept 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 2023Health Visitor (39 years' service) v Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Local Health Board
A health visitor who resigned after delays in occupational health referrals, expenses, and grievance handling has lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's failings did not amount to a fundamental breach of contract.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Pharmacy Assistant (12 years' service) v Bestway Panacea Holdings Limited
A tribunal rejected claims of constructive unfair dismissal and race discrimination brought by a pharmacy assistant after her annual leave requests were refused and her grievance was not upheld.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Responsive repairs plumber (6 years' service) v Coalo Limited
A plumber with six years' service was awarded £134,411 after his employer failed to implement occupational health recommendations, cut his sick pay, and ignored his grievance. The tribunal found constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Partial · £134,412 · Sept 2023Partial£134,412Sept 2023Production Team Member (2 years' service) v Bighams Ltd
A production worker with a final written warning for threatening behaviour was fairly dismissed after shouting at a colleague. The tribunal also ordered Bighams Ltd to pay £648.96 for unpaid holiday.
Partial · £649 · Sept 2023Partial£649Sept 2023Former employee v Epsilon Ten Limited trading as Oxto Energy Storage
A former employee with less than two years' service successfully claimed £13,389.33 in unpaid wages, pension contributions and annual leave after his employer failed to pay him for months and did not attend the tribunal hearing.
Partial · £13,389 · Sept 2023Partial£13,389Sept 2023Former employee v PMP Recruitment Limited
A former employee of PMP Recruitment Limited succeeded in claims of direct discrimination and harassment on grounds of age, race, and sex, and was awarded over £19,000 in compensation.
Partial · £19,310 · Sept 2023Partial£19,310Sept 2023Head of E-Commerce (8 months' service) v Mibelle Ltd
A tribunal found that a Head of E-Commerce with 8 months' service was genuinely redundant, rejecting claims that her dismissal was linked to her pregnancy. She succeeded only on a claim for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · Sept 2023Partial—Sept 2023Former employee (10 years' service) v National Westminster Bank Plc
A former employee who settled her unfair dismissal claim and signed a withdrawal agreement could not bring a second claim about a detrimental reference or reopen the original case. The tribunal struck out the claim for lack of jurisdiction.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Senior delivery, operations and support engineer (8 years' service) v BT PLC
An employment tribunal has rejected claims of unfair dismissal, race discrimination and victimisation brought by a BT engineer dismissed for breaching IT policies, but upheld claims for unpaid overtime and holiday pay totalling £4,666.81.
Partial · £4,667 · Sept 2023Partial£4,667Sept 2023Deputy Principal (14 years' service) v The Shared Learning Trust
A deputy principal with 14 years' service was unfairly dismissed after the trust failed to tell her the purpose of a redundancy consultation meeting. The tribunal awarded no compensation, however, finding she would have been dismissed anyway.
Partial · Sept 2023Partial—Sept 2023Former employee (design and printing company) v SP Group Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
A tribunal has awarded 221 former employees of SP Group Ltd a protective award of 90 days' pay after the company made them redundant without any collective consultation when it went into administration.
Won · Aug 2023Won—Aug 2023Former employee v Carisway Facilities Support Ltd (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
A cleaner was unfairly dismissed when her employer went into liquidation without following any redundancy procedure. The tribunal awarded £14,522 in compensation, reduced by 50% for the chance she would have been dismissed anyway.
Partial · £14,522 · Aug 2023Partial£14,522Aug 2023Security worker v Effective Security Services Ltd T/A Professional Security
A security worker who knew he lacked two years' continuous employment pursued an unfair dismissal claim anyway. The tribunal dismissed the claim and ordered him to pay £8,696 in costs.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Former employee v Woods Catering Staffordshire Ltd (in liquidation)
A former employee with a disability was awarded over £320,000 after an employment tribunal found she was harassed, victimised, and unfairly dismissed by Woods Catering Staffordshire Ltd and its director.
Won · £320,476 · Aug 2023Won£320,476Aug 2023Former employee (15 weeks' service) v Rands Farm Equestrian Centre Ltd
A former employee of Rands Farm Equestrian Centre Ltd has been awarded £7,234.51 after the tribunal upheld claims for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and failure to provide pay slips or written employment particulars.
Won · £7,235 · Aug 2023Won£7,235Aug 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 Tricrest Homes Limited
A former employee of Tricrest Homes Limited has been awarded over £7,000 after being paid less than female colleagues for the same work, leading to his constructive unfair dismissal.
Won · £7,060 · Aug 2023Won£7,060Aug 2023Former employee v ISWP Support Services Limited
A former employee who resigned after being required to attend a disciplinary investigation meeting following protected disclosures has won claims for detriment, disability discrimination, harassment and victimisation, but her constructive unfair dismissal claim was dismissed. She was awarded £12,822.78.
Partial · £12,823 · Aug 2023Partial£12,823Aug 2023Former employee (32 years' service) v High-Tech Windows Ltd (in voluntary liquidation)
A former employee with 32 years' service was awarded a protective award of 90 days' pay after his employer made him and 20 others redundant without any consultation.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Former employee v Heavenly Body Ltd
A former employee has been awarded £10,282 after her employer, Heavenly Body Ltd, failed to attend hearings or respond to claims of unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination.
Won · £10,282 · Aug 2023Won£10,282Aug 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 2023Manual Handling Equipment Trainer (9 years' service) v DHL Services Ltd
A manual handling equipment trainer with 9 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after failing to carry out practical assessments for two returning employees. The tribunal upheld DHL's decision.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Band 5 community nurse (6 years' service) v Guys & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
A Band 5 community nurse with six years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after inappropriate contact with a vulnerable patient, the tribunal ruled.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Former employee v Collect Investments Limited
A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim after the employee withdrew it, having less than two years' continuous service. The correct employer was identified as Collect Investments Limited, not Selected Property Limited.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Studio sales administrator (3 years 10 months' service) v Fresh Transformations Ltd trading as Fresh Doors
A studio sales administrator was unfairly dismissed when her employer asked for her keys after she refused to attend work during lockdown. The tribunal awarded £723, reduced by 50% for her own conduct.
Won · £723 · Aug 2023Won£723Aug 2023HGV driver v Debach Enterprises Limited
An HGV driver who was dismissed for fuel discrepancies, reinstated on appeal, then resigned was not constructively dismissed. The tribunal also ordered her to pay £21,000 in costs.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Train cleaner (21 years' service) v Atalian Servest Limited
A train cleaner with 21 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed investigation into alleged theft of soap, but the tribunal found he actually committed theft, reducing compensation to zero.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 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 2023Assistant to business owner (2 years' service) v Dawn Bibby Productions Limited and Miss Dawn Bibby
A tribunal ruled that an assistant to a TV craft business owner was a worker, not an employee, and awarded £7,209 for unpaid holiday pay and pension contributions.
Partial · £7,209 · Aug 2023Partial£7,209Aug 2023Security guard (28 months' service) v Bardwood Support Services Ltd
A security guard who was removed from his assignment and not given any disciplinary process has been found to be an employee and unfairly dismissed. The tribunal also ordered the employer to pay outstanding holiday pay for the full 28 months of service.
Won · Aug 2023Won—Aug 2023Sign erector (7 months' service) v First Signs Ltd
A sign erector with only 7 months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after raising road safety concerns about unroadworthy vehicles. The tribunal awarded £9,858.56.
Won · £9,859 · Aug 2023Won£9,859Aug 2023Broadcast journalist (5 years' service) v Cable News International, Inc.
A British broadcast journalist who worked for CNN across Asia and London has won the right to bring unfair dismissal and discrimination claims in the UK, after a tribunal ruled she had sufficient connection to Great Britain during her medical leave.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Former employee (director and shareholder) v Purple Dog Company.com Ltd
A former director and employee was awarded £566.49 for unpaid holiday leave but failed to prove constructive dismissal after resigning amid trust issues.
Partial · £566 · Aug 2023Partial£566Aug 2023Former employees (family-run supermarket) v Medsun Food Ltd
Three employees were fairly dismissed for a roof confrontation and assault, but a fourth was unfairly dismissed for taking goods without payment. The tribunal reduced her compensation to zero due to her conduct.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Managing Director (21 years' service) v Robert Woodhead Ltd (in liquidation)
A preliminary hearing determined that a managing director who worked across four group companies was employed only by the first respondent. Claims against the other three were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employee (12 weeks' service) v James Andrew Prams & Nurseries Ltd
A former employee was awarded over £10,700 after James Andrew Prams & Nurseries Ltd failed to pay redundancy, wages, notice pay and holiday pay following a redundancy dismissal.
Won · £10,715 · Aug 2023Won£10,715Aug 2023Production manager (14 years' service) v Great British Confectionary Group Limited
A production manager with 14 years' service was unfairly dismissed when his employer closed a factory, laid him off indefinitely, and deliberately kept the redundancy count below 20 to avoid collective consultation. The tribunal awarded over £15,000 plus a protective award of £9,000.
Won · £15,243 · Aug 2023Won£15,243Aug 2023Universal education facilitator (1 year's service) v Turning Point
A tribunal refused to strike out a universal education facilitator's whistleblowing and victimisation claims against Turning Point, but ordered her to pay a £150 deposit for each to proceed.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Cleaner (2 years' service) v Atalian Servest Limited
A cleaner who resigned after alleging bullying and harassment by her supervisor has lost her claims for constructive unfair dismissal, race discrimination, and harassment. The tribunal found the incidents were routine workplace disputes, not discrimination.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Plant operator / maintenance worker (chemical effluent treatment plant) v Suez Industrial Water Limited and Airbus Operations Limited
Three chemical effluent plant workers were automatically transferred to Airbus under TUPE when the maintenance contract expired and Airbus took the work in-house. The tribunal declared a service provision change had occurred.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Former employee v DHL Services Limited
A former DHL employee's unfair dismissal claim was thrown out after being filed one day late. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to submit on time, rejecting ADHD and technical difficulties as excuses.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employees v Carl's Kitchen Limited
An employment tribunal has upheld claims from four former employees of Carl's Kitchen Limited for unpaid redundancy, unauthorised wage deductions, and missing pension contributions. The company failed to attend the hearing.
Won · Aug 2023Won—Aug 2023Former employee v Worker Bee UK Ltd
A tribunal struck out a former employee's claims against Worker Bee UK Ltd after she failed to comply with multiple orders and did not actively pursue her case, making a fair hearing impossible.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Shop assistant / supervisor (2 years' service) v Beauty Base Ltd
A shop assistant who took a long holiday after an informal arrangement with his manager was unfairly dismissed for alleged mobile phone use. The tribunal awarded £18,441 after finding the real reason was unknown and the procedure was a sham.
Partial · £18,441 · Aug 2023Partial£18,441Aug 2023Former employee v Department for Education
A former employee who filed eight separate claims against the Department for Education and others has had all claims struck out after the tribunal found his conduct scandalous, unreasonable and vexatious.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Finance and accounting consultant v Ruby Labs Ltd
A finance and accounting consultant who threatened to report his client for tax irregularities unless paid £600,000 has had all his employment tribunal claims dismissed. He was ordered to pay €86,200 in costs.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 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 2023Former employee v Kitrinos Healthcare (charity No. 1172586)
A former employee settled her claims for £11,210.89 after the employer conceded unfair dismissal at the final hearing. The tribunal later ordered the employer to pay £6,485.88 in preparation time costs for unreasonable conduct.
Settled · £11,211 · Aug 2023Settled£11,211Aug 2023Casual worker (5 years' intermittent service) v Miracle Art and Inspired Sanity Ltd
A casual worker with Asperger Syndrome failed to prove disability discrimination or harassment, but the tribunal ruled she was a worker entitled to holiday pay.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Midwife (22 years' service) v Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
A Reading tribunal struck out a midwife's discrimination claims against Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust after finding they could not be fairly heard, but allowed her unfair and wrongful dismissal claims to proceed.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Former employee (10 months' service) v Maronsett Limited
A former employee with less than 10 months' service was awarded £1,015.81 after his employer unlawfully deducted holiday pay and wages to cover vehicle damage. His unfair dismissal claim was dismissed for lack of qualifying service.
Partial · £1,016 · Aug 2023Partial£1,016Aug 2023Former employee v Elizabeth Cardy
A former employee's unfair dismissal and redundancy claims were struck out because she had less than two years' service. Her remaining claims were also struck out after she did not attend the final hearing.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Therapist (self-employed) v The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police
A therapist who provided counselling to police staff was found to be self-employed, not a worker or employee, and his claims for unfair dismissal and holiday pay were dismissed.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Lead nurse specialist (4 years 8 months' service) v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
A lead nurse specialist was unfairly dismissed by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust after the trust failed to properly handle her grievance. The tribunal found she had committed gross misconduct but the dismissal was procedurally unfair.
Partial · Jul 2023Partial—Jul 2023Former employee v Best Time Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Best Time Limited was struck out after she missed the time limit to contact ACAS and failed to explain the delay.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 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 2023Carer (4 years 8 months' service) v Miss Gurshital Gill
A carer with nearly five years' service was dismissed by email after reporting a back injury at work. The tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair but limited compensation because a fair dismissal would have occurred anyway.
Partial · £1,536 · Jul 2023Partial£1,536Jul 2023Driver (11 months' service) v Neil Hadris (Owner, NH Transport Services – Sole Trader)
A driver with just 11 months' service was dismissed without notice via WhatsApp and not paid for his final month. The tribunal awarded £1,812.80 for unlawful deduction of wages and failure to provide written particulars.
Partial · £1,813 · Jul 2023Partial£1,813Jul 2023Apprentice network engineer (4 months' service) v Openreach Ltd
An apprentice network engineer with four months' service failed to prove constructive dismissal after being dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal awarded £225.23 for unpaid wages.
Partial · £225 · Jul 2023Partial£225Jul 2023Caretaker (15 years' service) v Islington Borough Council
A caretaker dismissed after 15 months' sickness absence lost his unfair dismissal claim, but was awarded £1,628.02 for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £1,628 · Jul 2023Partial£1,628Jul 2023Former employee v Ontrak Recruitment and Training
A former employee's unfair dismissal and other claims were struck out after the tribunal found he lacked the two-year qualifying service and failed to comply with orders or attend hearings.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 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 2023Bus driver (7 months' service) v Diamond Bus (North West) Limited
A bus driver with seven months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after he raised grievances about unpaid travel time and working time breaches. The tribunal awarded £4,335.28.
Partial · £4,335 · Jul 2023Partial£4,335Jul 2023Cleaner (2 years' service) v M & I t/a Jetmaid Cleaning Services Ltd
A cleaner with two years' service was dismissed by text message after calling in sick. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded £8,192.72.
Won · £8,193 · Jul 2023Won£8,193Jul 2023Senior academic (highly qualified, working in a senior position) v QAHE Ltd
A highly qualified academic who failed to provide a supplemental impact statement as ordered by the tribunal has been ordered to pay £1,000 in costs. The tribunal found his conduct unreasonable and that it caused a hearing to be postponed.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Former employee v Mitie FM Ltd
A tribunal struck out one part of a former employee's race discrimination claim because the alleged discriminatory act was carried out by a third party, but allowed other allegations to proceed.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Window fitter (6 years' service) v Amazing Glazing (Widnes) Limited
A window fitter with six years' service was dismissed by text message claiming the company was going into receivership, but the tribunal found the business continued trading. He was awarded £9,357 for unfair dismissal, notice pay, holiday pay, and an unauthorised deduction.
Won · £9,357 · Jul 2023Won£9,357Jul 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 2023Former employee v Financial Ombudsman Service Limited
A former complainant who claimed to be an employee of the Financial Ombudsman Service had all his claims struck out after failing to attend a preliminary hearing and providing no evidence of an employment relationship.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Former employee (marketing agent through own company) v Vatech Dental Manufacturing Limited
A former employee who worked through his own company before becoming an employee had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he had less than two years' continuous service as an employee.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Domestic worker (overseas domestic worker visa) v Mr R K Jain
A domestic worker who was paid far below the minimum wage and worked seven days a week had her claims dismissed because they were presented to the tribunal three months late.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Workshop technician v Fact Community Transport
A workshop technician unfairly made redundant was awarded £1,350 compensation after the tribunal applied a 50% Polkey deduction for the chance he would have been dismissed in a fair process.
Partial · £1,542 · Jul 2023Partial£1,542Jul 2023Support worker and administrative assistant (1 year 3 months' service) v Flourishgate Care Services Limited
A support worker who was dismissed for gross misconduct after throwing water at a service user has lost her claim that the real reason was whistleblowing. The tribunal found no protected disclosures had been made and the dismissal was solely due to the incident.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Care worker (2 years' service) v Enlightenment Care Services
A care worker who was dismissed after making a protected disclosure has won her automatic unfair dismissal claim after her employer failed to respond to the tribunal claim on time. She was awarded £15,722.
Won · £15,722 · Jul 2023Won£15,722Jul 2023Taxi driver (school transport driver, 9 years' service) v KingKabs Ltd (formerly Vedamain Ltd)
A tribunal awarded £3,361.96 to a taxi driver who was denied holiday pay and had unauthorised deductions made, but rejected her claims of sex discrimination and detriment for whistleblowing.
Partial · £3,362 · Jul 2023Partial£3,362Jul 2023Home Care Assistant (5 years' service) v Anchor Hanover Group
A tribunal struck out a home care assistant's race discrimination claim after she failed to pay a £1,200 deposit ordered because her allegations had little prospect of success. The case highlights the risks of bringing claims based on immigration status rather than race.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Customer concierge (9 years' service) v Heathrow Express Operating Company Limited
A customer concierge with nine years' service who was made redundant after refusing a new role has lost his claims for unfair dismissal, age discrimination, and equal pay. The tribunal found the redundancy process was fair.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Logistics Administrator (8 years' service) v Sample Logistics Ltd
An employment tribunal has dismissed a logistics administrator's constructive dismissal and discrimination claims, ruling that his connection to the UK was insufficient to establish territorial jurisdiction.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Former employee v Mr Marcel Hengst, Nova Status B.V., GOT Technologies (UK) Ltd
The tribunal rejected an employer's bid to overturn a costs order, finding their conduct was unreasonable. A separate claim for extra costs over the reconsideration was also dismissed.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Trainee route setter (2 years' service) v Ascendant Leisure Properties Limited
A trainee route setter who emailed about changing her role was unfairly dismissed when her employer treated it as a resignation. The tribunal awarded £5,597, including an 18% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.
Won · £5,597 · Jul 2023Won£5,597Jul 2023Venue manager (8 years' service) v Sin Bar Ltd
A venue manager with 8 years' service was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer shouted at her, refused sick pay, and removed her from the bar's Facebook page. The tribunal awarded £8,137.55.
Won · £8,138 · Jul 2023Won£8,138Jul 2023Finance Assistant (4 years' service) v Outstanding Branding Ltd (in Liquidation) and Sandy Branding Ltd
A finance assistant was made redundant without any consultation or selection process after his employment transferred to a new company. The tribunal awarded over £11,000 for unfair and wrongful dismissal and unpaid wages.
Partial · £11,379 · Jul 2023Partial£11,379Jul 2023Managing Director (5 years 8 months' service) v Macom GmbH UK Ltd
A managing director was unfairly dismissed after his bankruptcy triggered a summary dismissal without any investigation or hearing. The tribunal awarded £4,630 but applied a 60% Polkey deduction.
Won · £4,630 · Jul 2023Won£4,630Jul 2023Early years practitioner (8 years' service) v Hertsmonceux Pre-School Limited
An early years practitioner with 8 years' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about underpayment of SSP and holiday pay. The tribunal found the real reason for her dismissal was her assertion of statutory rights.
Won · Jul 2023Won—Jul 2023Porter (2 months' service) v John Pye and Sons Ltd
A porter who resigned after two months, claiming constructive dismissal for reporting drug use and safety concerns, lost his case. The tribunal found the employer had taken reasonable steps and there was no fundamental breach of contract.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Former employee v The Cultural Bureau of the Royal Saudi Embassy in London
A former employee of the Saudi embassy in London had most of his claims struck out due to state immunity, but his EU-law-based holiday pay claim was allowed to proceed.
Partial · Jul 2023Partial—Jul 2023Site manager (26 years' service) v Tithe Barn Club (Aldwick) Limited
A site manager with 26 years' service was unfairly dismissed for alleged gross misconduct after a breakdown in the relationship between the owner and his son. The tribunal awarded £51,785, including a 25% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.
Won · £51,785 · Jul 2023Won£51,785Jul 2023Former employee (6 years' service) v Short Richardson and Forth Limited In Voluntary Liquidation
A former employee with six years' service was awarded over £3,600 after their employer made 20 or more staff redundant without any consultation. The tribunal found a protective award of 90 days' pay was justified.
Partial · £3,618 · Jul 2023Partial£3,618Jul 2023Former employee v Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Two former employees of Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust had their unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out after repeatedly failing to provide details of their case, despite multiple extensions and a warning.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Care home employee v Hilbre Care Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation)
A care home employee who was dismissed and subjected to detriments after making a public interest disclosure has been awarded £15,963.47 by the Liverpool Employment Tribunal.
Partial · £15,963 · Jul 2023Partial£15,963Jul 2023Dog Handler (2 years' service) v Global Support Services (UK) Ltd
A dog handler who secretly recorded managers and sent a threatening email was dismissed. The tribunal upheld some claims but found no sex discrimination or whistleblowing victimisation.
Partial · £7,857 · Jun 2023Partial£7,857Jun 2023Parish clerk v Tydd St Mary Parish Council
A parish clerk who resigned and claimed constructive dismissal lost her case because the tribunal found she made no public interest disclosures and no breach of contract by the council.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Senior manager (6 years' service) v 221B Limited
A senior manager who was summarily dismissed after her solicitor demanded a £500,000 bonus has won her unfair dismissal claim, but the tribunal said she would have been fairly dismissed after a proper process.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Senior administrator/manager (17 years' service) v Solos Consultants Ltd
A senior administrator with 17 years' service was dismissed after a family feud made working relationships untenable. The tribunal upheld the unfair dismissal claim but found the reason for dismissal was potentially fair, though the process was flawed.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Former employee v Gatwick Construction Limited
A former employee of Gatwick Construction Limited had their unfair dismissal claim thrown out because they had not worked there for two years. Their other claims for wrongful dismissal and unauthorised deductions also failed.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Former employee v Tesco Stores Ltd
A former employee's claim for constructive dismissal and disability discrimination was struck out after she repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders to provide particulars of her allegations.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Office Manager (3 years 7 months' service) v Main Group Services Ltd
An office manager with 3 years 7 months' service was unfairly dismissed after calling her managers 'dickheads' in jest during a heated meeting. The tribunal found the employer's subsequent disciplinary process was contrived and awarded £15,042.81.
Won · £15,043 · Jun 2023Won£15,043Jun 2023Care worker (4 years' service) v GGN Limited t/a Golders Green Nursing
A care worker who arranged for a friend to help her look after a vulnerable client during lockdown was unfairly dismissed, but the tribunal reduced her compensation by 70% for the chance she would have been fairly dismissed anyway and by 60% for her own misconduct.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Former employee v Skins Laser Clinic Ltd
A former employee of Skins Laser Clinic Ltd won nearly £19,000 in compensation after the company failed to respond to her tribunal claim, leading to a default judgment for unfair dismissal and race discrimination.
Won · £18,769 · Jun 2023Won£18,769Jun 2023Reablement Support Assistant (13 years' service) v Bristol City Council
A Reablement Support Assistant with 13 years' service was dismissed for conduct after a disciplinary hearing she could not attend because the Teams link was sent to the wrong email address. The tribunal found the dismissal substantively fair but procedurally unfair, though no compensation was awarded.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Hotel manager (4 years' service) v Delfino Logic Limited
A tribunal dismissed a hotel manager's claims for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and unpaid wages because they were presented over a month late. The judge found that his ADHD did not prevent him from bringing the claim on time.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Former employees v TAL Precision Engineering Ltd
TAL Precision Engineering Ltd failed to pay wages for three months, leading to successful claims for unpaid wages, redundancy pay, and constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal also applied a 25% ACAS uplift for failing to follow statutory procedures.
Won · Jun 2023Won—Jun 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 2023Bus driver (6 years' service) v Abellio London Limited
A bus driver with six years' service was unfairly dismissed while on long-term sick leave for mental ill health. The tribunal awarded £19,580.63 in compensation, including underpaid notice and holiday pay.
Won · £19,581 · Jun 2023Won£19,581Jun 2023Overseas Detainee Custody Officer (9 years' service) v Mitie Care and Custody Limited
An overseas detainee custody officer who was dismissed after four years of sickness absence had his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims rejected because he presented them too late, despite the tribunal accepting he had a good reason for the initial delay.
Dismissed · £5,499 · Jun 2023Dismissed£5,499Jun 2023Apprentice gas fitter (18 years old, 14 months' service) v DW Gas Services Limited
An 18-year-old apprentice gas fitter has been awarded £5,613 after his employer failed to pay his contractual wages, dismissed him without notice, and never provided written terms or pay statements.
Won · £5,613 · Jun 2023Won£5,613Jun 2023Carer (2 years 11 months' service) v Paul Jones
A carer who sent a WhatsApp message saying 'I'm done' after a disagreement about self-isolation and pay has lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract by her employer.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Project Manager (18 months' service) v Lead Digital Limited
A project manager who was subjected to a sexually explicit comment and then dismissed by redundancy won £35,300 after her employer failed to defend the claim. The tribunal awarded £20,000 for injury to feelings and £15,300 for loss of earnings.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Director and shareholder (co-founder) v Capital Computer Care Ltd
A director and 45% shareholder who received a fixed monthly PAYE payment for over 30 years was found not to be an employee or worker. The tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction over his unfair dismissal claim, but his age discrimination claim can proceed as an office holder.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Project Coordinator (12 years' service) v London Borough of Southwark
A project coordinator with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for failing to declare property ownership on a housing application and providing false information about his brother. The tribunal also dismissed his whistleblowing claim and ordered him to pay £5,000 in costs.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Leading Project Geophysicist (4 years' service) v Petrotrace Limited
A 62-year-old Leading Project Geophysicist was unfairly dismissed and subjected to age discrimination after the company's majority shareholder repeatedly called for his replacement with younger employees. The Reading tribunal awarded £340,212.80.
Won · £340,213 · Jun 2023Won£340,213Jun 2023Accounts and Administrative Assistant (16 years' service) v G Moore Haulage Limited
A tribunal has dismissed claims of unfair dismissal, unlawful deductions, and breach of contract brought by an accounts assistant who resigned through her father and received her P45 without contacting her employer for over two months.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Customer delivery driver (18 years' service) v Tesco Stores Limited
A Tesco delivery driver with 18 years' service was dismissed for failing to attend meetings while on sick leave. The tribunal upheld the dismissal as fair but ordered Tesco to pay £1,398.60 in unpaid notice pay.
Partial · £1,399 · Jun 2023Partial£1,399Jun 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 2023Sales and Reservations Agent (4 years' service) v Turkish Airlines
A sales agent who photographed a colleague's email and sent it to her husband was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, the Reading Employment Tribunal has ruled.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Former employee v Real Coffee Bag Company Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Real Coffee Bag Company Limited was struck out because she had not worked there long enough. The tribunal also dismissed her other claims after she failed to attend the hearing.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Former employee v Chartwell Salon Supply Limited (in compulsory liquidation)
A former employee of Chartwell Salon Supply Limited, which went into compulsory liquidation, has been awarded £10,487 after being dismissed without notice. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and ordered payment for notice, holiday pay and unpaid wages.
Won · £10,488 · Jun 2023Won£10,488Jun 2023General Manager (6 years' service) v Mitchells & Butlers Retail Ltd
A tribunal upheld the dismissal of a general manager who stayed drinking after the 10pm COVID curfew and misused staff discounts, but awarded £2,311.72 for unlawful deductions from wages.
Partial · £2,312 · Jun 2023Partial£2,312Jun 2023Former employees (21 claimants) v PARC (Essex) Limited
A tribunal awarded protective awards, redundancy pay, and unpaid wages to 21 former employees of PARC (Essex) Limited after the company ceased operations without any consultation or notice.
Won · Jun 2023Won—Jun 2023Support worker (3 years' service) v Smile Foster Care Limited
A support worker who resigned after her employer rejected her grievance without a meeting has won her constructive unfair dismissal claim, receiving £3,495.67.
Partial · £3,496 · Jun 2023Partial£3,496Jun 2023Sports Club Managers (5 years' service) v Ilford Sports Club Limited
Two joint managers of a sports club were unfairly dismissed when they were made redundant without any consultation, despite the club's dire financial situation. The tribunal also found they were owed unpaid wages and holiday pay.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Collection and Delivery Driver (3 years' service) v DPD Group UK Limited
A collection and delivery driver with an umbilical hernia and muscle condition was fairly dismissed on capability grounds after his employer exhausted temporary adjustments. The tribunal found DPD Group UK Limited acted reasonably.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Sales Advisor (3 years 9 months' service) v EE Ltd
A sales advisor who resigned after alleging fraud and harassment lost her constructive dismissal and whistleblowing claims. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract, and most detriment claims were out of time.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Transport Manager (8 years' service) v Polish Village Bread Limited
A transport manager who was summarily dismissed for sending a cancellation email using his boss's name has won his unfair dismissal claim after the tribunal found the employer fabricated the reason. The case settled for £15,000.
Settled · £15,000 · May 2023Settled£15,000May 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 2023Former employee v Dr French Memorial Home Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Dr French Memorial Home Limited was struck out after she failed to attend a hearing and ignored tribunal orders, even after being given a second chance.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former employee v Medrescue 24 Limited
A former employee of Medrescue 24 Limited has won £2,898 after the company failed to attend a tribunal hearing and was found to have made unlawful deductions from wages and not paid holiday entitlement.
Partial · £2,898 · May 2023Partial£2,898May 2023Security guard (10 weeks' service) v ESG Security Limited
A security guard who resigned after just 10 weeks has been awarded £5,892 by an employment tribunal for constructive unfair dismissal, including notice pay and pension loss.
Won · £5,892 · May 2023Won£5,892May 2023Senior Employment Consultant (former trade union representative and HR adviser) v Peninsula Business Services Limited
A tribunal dismissed a senior employment consultant's claims that his employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for his dyslexia, and upheld a £430.16 deduction from his final pay for training costs.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Shunter refuelling and refilling buses (16 years' service) v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited
A bus depot shunter with 16 years' service resigned after repeated payroll errors. The tribunal found the persistent underpayments were a fundamental breach of contract, making his constructive dismissal unfair.
Won · May 2023Won—May 2023Store manager (4 years' service) v Lidl GB
A store manager with diabetes who resigned after a disciplinary investigation failed to prove constructive dismissal or disability discrimination. The tribunal found Lidl had made reasonable adjustments and had not harassed him.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Former employee v Zobra Limited
A former employee won £1,819 after Zobra Limited failed to respond to claims of unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract and unpaid holiday. Claims for unfair dismissal and redundancy were struck out due to insufficient service.
Partial · £1,819 · May 2023Partial£1,819May 2023Senior Staff Nurse (20 years' service) v St George's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A senior staff nurse with 20 years' service was fairly dismissed after a head injury left him unable to return to work. The tribunal rejected his claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 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 2023Shop assistant (14 years' service) v Mr K Kandasamy Koneswaran t/a Terry & Kent Newsagents
A shop assistant with 14 years' service was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer grabbed her face and called her a 'stupid village idiot woman'. The tribunal awarded no compensation as the claimant did not pursue a remedy hearing.
Partial · May 2023Partial—May 2023UK Head of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) (2 years' service) v Piramal Healthcare UK Limited
A UK Head of EHS resigned after her employer ignored her grievance and threatened sick pay. The tribunal found constructive unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal, with remedy to be decided.
Won · May 2023Won—May 2023Office Manager (15 years' service) v A1 Taxis Ilford Limited
A tribunal struck out an office manager's unfair dismissal claim because he presented it more than a year after his employment ended by mutual consent, far beyond the three-month time limit.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former employee v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs
A former HMRC employee who did not attend his final hearing after three postponement requests were refused has had all his claims dismissed by the Newcastle Employment Tribunal.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Restaurant employee (9 years' service) v Red Fortuna Limited, trading as Ciao Baby Restaurant
A 9-year restaurant employee was unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about furlough fraud, but his claim for automatic unfair dismissal due to protected disclosure failed. The tribunal awarded £6,300 in compensation.
Partial · £6,300 · May 2023Partial£6,300May 2023Cleaner and supervisor (3+ years' service) v D Brice and Company Ltd T/A D B Services
A cleaner and supervisor who resigned after a TUPE transfer was awarded £224 for unpaid holiday pay, but her claims for constructive dismissal and race discrimination were dismissed.
Partial · £224 · May 2023Partial£224May 2023Former employee v Riley Foods Limited
A former employee won nearly £15,000 after being unfairly dismissed by Riley Foods Limited, with the tribunal adding a 25% uplift for the company's failure to follow the ACAS Code of Practice.
Won · £14,966 · May 2023Won£14,966May 2023Former employee v Bedwellty Park Residential Home Limited
A former employee of Bedwellty Park Residential Home has been awarded £16,439 after the tribunal found she was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, and that the home made unauthorised deductions from her wages.
Won · £16,439 · May 2023Won£16,439May 2023IVA drafter (9 months' service) v Finance4me Limited (dissolved)
An IVA drafter with CFS/ME lost her disability discrimination claim after the tribunal ruled she did not have a disability under the Equality Act. No compensation was awarded.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Former employee v West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
A former employee who failed to attend his final hearing and repeatedly ignored tribunal orders has had all his claims dismissed. The tribunal found no realistic prospect of progressing the case.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Night Care Assistant (7 years' service) v Hampshire County Council
A night care assistant with 7 years' service was fairly dismissed for capability due to long-term sickness linked to unresolved grievances about payroll system errors. The tribunal awarded £153.62 for unpaid notice pay but rejected all other claims.
Partial · £154 · May 2023Partial£154May 2023Transport Director (20 years' service) v Kammac Limited
A transport director with 20 years' service lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim after resigning over a sick pay dispute and an investigatory meeting. The tribunal found no repudiatory breach of contract.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Former employee v Plain Jane Limited
A former employee's claim was struck out after her witness statement arrived four minutes late. The tribunal set aside the strike-out, finding she was not at fault and a fair hearing remained possible.
Remitted · May 2023Remitted—May 2023Restaurant employee (4 months' service) v Morgarten Restaurants Ltd
An employee who resigned after four months due to constructive dismissal has been awarded £2,579 for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice pay. The restaurant company, now in liquidation, failed to pay her final earnings.
Won · £2,579 · May 2023Won£2,579May 2023Online magazine editor (British citizen, based in Indonesia) v Observatory Southeast Asia Limited
A British citizen who worked remotely from Indonesia for a UK company has won a preliminary ruling that the employment tribunal has territorial jurisdiction over her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.
Remitted · May 2023Remitted—May 2023Former employee v Dannii Matthews Limited
A former employee won £15,298 after being unfairly dismissed by redundancy and having wages unlawfully deducted. The employer failed to present a valid response.
Won · £15,299 · May 2023Won£15,299May 2023Creative Manager (10 years' service) v University of Nottingham
A Creative Manager with 10 years' service was fairly dismissed for redundancy, the tribunal ruled, rejecting claims that the process was discriminatory or procedurally unfair.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Former employee v Total Support Services Limited
A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination were struck out for failing to pursue them, but the tribunal allowed her claims for notice pay and holiday pay to proceed as they were undisputed.
Partial · May 2023Partial—May 2023Business Development Manager (7 months' service) v Golden Egg Group Limited
Two business development managers who raised concerns about PAYE and payslips were removed from the company WhatsApp group and blamed for contacting HMRC. The tribunal awarded over £15,000 each for injury to feelings, with a 20% ACAS uplift.
Partial · £15,235 · May 2023Partial£15,235May 2023Administrator (5 months' service) v All Techmart UK Limited
An administrator who was sexually harassed by her boss, who sent explicit texts and propositioned her, has been awarded £17,607 by an employment tribunal. The employer failed to defend the claim.
Won · £17,608 · May 2023Won£17,608May 2023Former apprentice electrician v Power Up Manchester Limited
A former apprentice electrician had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims dismissed after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing and ignored tribunal orders. The employer was awarded £760 in preparation costs.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former employee v PNS Garage Installations Limited
A former employee who was automatically unfairly dismissed and suffered detriment for whistleblowing has been awarded £14,443.27 by an employment tribunal. The respondent, PNS Garage Installations Limited, did not attend the hearing.
Partial · £14,443 · May 2023Partial£14,443May 2023Visual Merchandising Team Manager (26 years' service) v Marks & Spencer plc
A Visual Merchandising Team Manager with 26 years' service was dismissed after over six months' absence. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Housekeeper (shared domestic arrangement) v Christopher Giddings
A woman who lived in a man's home and performed housekeeping tasks was found not to be an employee or worker, leading to dismissal of her unfair dismissal claim and a costs order of £11,130.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 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 S.T.A.R Domiciliary Care Ltd
A former employee of S.T.A.R Domiciliary Care Ltd has lost all claims including constructive unfair dismissal, whistleblowing detriment, and religious discrimination after resigning and alleging a breach of contract.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Former employee v T4 Trust
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he presented his claim 15 days after the three-month time limit expired. The tribunal rejected his argument that he relied on advice from his union representative.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former employee v Adam Grooming Atelier Ltd
An employer's application for £1,435 in costs was dismissed after the tribunal found the former employee had not acted unreasonably and her breach of contract claim had some prospect of success.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Doctor (NHS trainee) v Health Education England
An NHS trainee doctor who flew to India for his mother's surgery after a tribunal refused to postpone a 35-day hearing had his unfair dismissal claim struck out for unreasonable conduct.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Tractor operative (1 year's service) v The CGM Group (East Anglia) Limited
A tractor operative who reported unsafe equipment to the Environment Agency and his employer was subjected to detriment and dismissed. The tribunal awarded him £94,838.50 for injury to feelings, unpaid wages, and the employer's failure to provide written particulars.
Partial · £94,839 · May 2023Partial£94,839May 2023Support worker (2 years 6 months' service) v The Disablement Association of Barking and Dagenham
A support worker with osteoarthritis was discriminated against by her employer, a disability charity, which failed to make reasonable adjustments and treated her less favourably than a non-disabled colleague after furlough. The tribunal upheld her disability discrimination claims but dismissed her constructive unfair dismissal claim.
Partial · May 2023Partial—May 2023Optimisation Engineer (2 years' service) v Unipart Group Ltd
An Optimisation Engineer with two years' service was unfairly dismissed after Unipart Group failed to disclose redundancy selection criteria or scores during consultation. The tribunal found the process both procedurally and substantively unfair.
Won · May 2023Won—May 2023Casual road safety trainer (22 years' service) v Lancashire County Council
A tribunal ruled that a casual Bikeability trainer who worked for Lancashire County Council for 22 years was not an employee under a global contract, and her unfair dismissal claim was out of time. However, her redundancy payment claim can proceed.
Partial · Apr 2023Partial—Apr 2023Lettings and Sales negotiator (7 years' service) v Holland Properties Ltd
A lettings negotiator with seven years' service was unfairly dismissed after a breakdown in working relationships following a covert recording. The tribunal found the procedure flawed and applied a 10% ACAS uplift.
Partial · Apr 2023Partial—Apr 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 2023Tower crane operator (13 years' service) v London Tower Crane Hire and Sales Limited
A tower crane operator who resigned after being removed from a site without explanation and ignored during sick leave has won his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £16,724.72.
Partial · £16,725 · Apr 2023Partial£16,725Apr 2023Employee (12 years' service) v Charles Briggs Ltd
A long-serving employee who holds a philosophical belief in bodily autonomy succeeded in a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages, but his discrimination complaints were dismissed. The tribunal awarded £13,700.18.
Partial · £13,700 · Apr 2023Partial£13,700Apr 2023Former employee v Mrs Patricia Bowey
A tribunal granted an extension for a late response from an employer with no legal experience who was ill, accepting the ET3 one working day late due to a communication error by her daughter.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Former employee v Mr Anthony Goodrich and Openmart Ltd
A former employee's race and age discrimination claims were automatically dismissed after she failed to comply with an Unless Order, and her remaining claims were struck out for non-compliance and lack of active pursuit.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Former employee v Octo Members Group Ltd
A former employee who lost his sense of taste and smell after a brain injury failed to prove he was disabled, as the tribunal found his symptoms were not likely to last 12 months. His disability discrimination claim was dismissed.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Taxi insurance renewals specialist (12 years' service) v Grayson Insurance (Consultants) Ltd
A taxi insurance renewals specialist with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed after his employer found he had fraudulently claimed overtime. The tribunal upheld the dismissal but awarded £1,032 for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £1,032 · Apr 2023Partial£1,032Apr 2023Healthcare assistant (6 years' service) v Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a healthcare assistant with six years' service who slapped a colleague on the cheek during handover, finding the NHS trust acted reasonably.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Former employee v STA Travel Ltd (a company in creditors’ voluntary liquidation)
Five former employees of STA Travel Ltd have won a protective award after the company made them redundant without any collective consultation. The tribunal found that the company proposed to dismiss 20 or more employees at one establishment within 90 days.
Partial · Apr 2023Partial—Apr 2023Former employee v Revere Riverside Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after her employer was dissolved and she could not afford the £585 fee to restore it to the register.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Head Housekeeper (3 years' service) v Griffin Catering Services Ltd
A head housekeeper was unfairly dismissed after failing to return from Bulgaria on 48 hours' notice. The tribunal found the appeal was not conducted with an open mind, but reduced compensation by 80% for her contribution.
Partial · £3,202 · Apr 2023Partial£3,202Apr 2023Personal Assistant (1 year 10 months' service) v Disability Initiative Services Limited
A personal assistant who was required to stay home after her son developed a cough was owed £110.79 in pay, but her whistleblowing unfair dismissal claim was rejected because the redundancy decision came before the protected disclosure.
Partial · £111 · Apr 2023Partial£111Apr 2023Former employee (bus driver) v Arriva The Shires Limited
A former bus driver's claims for constructive dismissal and race discrimination were struck out after he presented his claim five months late and failed to attend the final hearing.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Former employee v Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors
A former employee lost their unfair dismissal claim against Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors but secured £509.26 in a consent order for unauthorised deductions and unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £509 · Apr 2023Partial£509Apr 2023Former director/manager of seasonal decorations business (16 years' service) v Chic Flower Design Limited (in liquidation)
A director with 16 years' service was dismissed days after being told he was 'too expensive' and 'no longer needed'. The tribunal found the real reason was not misconduct but cost-cutting, and awarded £61,298.
Won · £61,298 · Apr 2023Won£61,298Apr 2023Head Baker (6 years' service) v Leakers Limited
A head baker with six years' service was dismissed for poor-quality bread without any formal warning or right to appeal. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded £15,703, reduced by 50% for his own conduct.
Partial · £15,703 · Apr 2023Partial£15,703Apr 2023General maintenance worker (13 years' service) v A Mead & K Hawke Farming
A general maintenance worker with 13 years' service had his unfair dismissal claim thrown out after submitting it 35 days past the deadline. The tribunal ruled it was reasonably practicable for him to have claimed on time.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Former employee v Stabby Limited
A former employee with a disability was directly discriminated against when she was dismissed, and the tribunal also found the employer failed to pay the national minimum wage and made unauthorised deductions. Total compensation of £5,537.38 was awarded.
Partial · Apr 2023Partial—Apr 2023Head priest (4 years' service) v Singh Sabha London East
A head priest who was paid £390 per month without tax or NI deductions saw his unfair dismissal claim thrown out after the tribunal found the employment contract was illegally performed.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Priest (Purohit) at a Hindu Mandir v Trustees of Vishwa Hindu Parishad - a registered charity
A Hindu priest who was summarily dismissed after a dispute over Covid-19 safety measures has won his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £15,924, reduced by 40% for his own conduct.
Won · £15,924 · Apr 2023Won£15,924Apr 2023Former employee v London Underground Limited
A former employee who brought claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination against London Underground Limited has had all his claims struck out after failing to attend two preliminary hearings and not responding to tribunal orders.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Former employee (supplied via agency) v The Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs
A former agency worker who waited over three years to bring an unfair dismissal and race discrimination claim had his case struck out as having no reasonable prospects of success. He was also ordered to pay £4,203 in costs.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023House Manager (4 years' service) v Jewish Blind and Physically Disabled Society
A house manager with four years' service was unfairly dismissed after giving a vulnerable tenant two paracetamol tablets and a hot water bottle. The tribunal awarded £17,266.74, finding the employer had no reasonable grounds to believe the actions were dangerous.
Won · £17,267 · Apr 2023Won£17,267Apr 2023Barmaid (3 years' service) v Real Bars Ltd
A barmaid with three years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer sacked her by text message without notice. The tribunal awarded her £8,619.38 in compensation for unpaid wages, holiday pay, notice pay, and unfair dismissal.
Won · £8,619 · Apr 2023Won£8,619Apr 2023Former employee v Lunar Automotive Limited
A former employee won a constructive unfair dismissal claim after his employer failed to pay wages, holiday pay and notice pay. The tribunal awarded over £14,000 after the employer's response was struck out for non-attendance.
Won · £14,017 · Apr 2023Won£14,017Apr 2023Finance Assistant (12 years' service) v Lexington Catering Ltd
A finance assistant with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for long-term sickness after her employer provided extensive support and considered redeployment. The tribunal upheld the decision, finding it within the range of reasonable responses.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Head Chef/Kitchen Manager (3 months' service) v United Kitchen Concepts Ltd
A head chef who stopped attending work after a dispute over hours and overtime was dismissed for unauthorised absence. The tribunal struck out his unfair dismissal claim due to insufficient service and rejected his remaining pay claims.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Former COO and director of a digital publishing company v Greencastle MM LLP
A former COO and director of a digital publishing company could not claim unfair dismissal or a redundancy payment because he did not have sufficient continuous employment. The tribunal ruled there was no TUPE transfer, associated employer relationship, or successor employer.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Trainee manager (3 years' service) v Joyners Plants Limited
A trainee manager who resigned claiming constructive dismissal lost his case, but the tribunal awarded £140 for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £140 · Apr 2023Partial£140Apr 2023Former employee (certification suspended after dismissal) v Isle of Wight NHS Trust
The tribunal dismissed unfair and wrongful dismissal claims after the claimant failed to attend the final hearing, and ordered her to pay £1,400 in costs for repeated delays and non-compliance.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Lead Medical Practitioner (GP, 6 months' service) v BUPA Occupational Health Limited
A GP dismissed during her six-month probation for performance issues lost her whistleblowing claim after a majority tribunal found she had not made any protected disclosures. No compensation awarded.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Car mechanic v AJSHM Limited
A car mechanic who claimed unfair dismissal and redundancy pay had his case struck out after he failed to comply with a tribunal order and ignored a strike-out warning. The tribunal decided the claim should be dismissed due to non-compliance.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Bus driver (14 months' service) v D&G Bus Limited
A bus driver who resigned after a dispute about unpaid leave and alleged unfair treatment during the pandemic has lost all his claims at an employment tribunal.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Chef (former employee) v Gold Panda Limited
A chef was unfairly dismissed after her employment transferred to a new company under TUPE. The tribunal awarded over £12,800 for unfair dismissal, plus compensation for failure to inform and consult, unpaid holiday pay, and lost pension contributions.
Partial · £12,882 · Mar 2023Partial£12,882Mar 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 2023Security guard (mental health officer) v Atalian Servest Security Services Limited
A security guard who claimed constructive dismissal after his manager posted a complaint about him in a staff WhatsApp group lost his case because he delayed resigning and continued to engage with his employer.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Temporary employee (agency worker) v Brook Street (UK) Ltd
An agency worker won her claim for unlawful deduction of wages after being paid late for a March 2020 shift, but received no compensation as the sum was paid in May 2020. Her claim that she should have been furloughed was dismissed.
Partial · Mar 2023Partial—Mar 2023Process Manager (5 years' service) v TFC Holdings London Limited
A Process Manager who had his entire fortnightly pay withheld was constructively dismissed. The Watford tribunal awarded him £54,819.16 for unfair dismissal, notice pay, and pay statement breaches.
Partial · £54,819 · Mar 2023Partial£54,819Mar 2023Practice manager (6 years' service) v Firvale Clinic Limited
A practice manager who was dismissed via a WhatsApp message after a Christmas party incident has been awarded £12,431 after an employment tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair and outside the range of reasonable responses.
Won · £12,431 · Mar 2023Won£12,431Mar 2023Head chef and manager (4 years' service) v Affinity18 Limited
A head chef and manager who was effectively dismissed after being asked to drop off keys, and who never received a written contract, has been awarded £7,861.30 for unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and unauthorised deductions from wages.
Partial · £7,861 · Mar 2023Partial£7,861Mar 2023Former employee v Alma Ironcraft Limited (Creditors Voluntary Liquidation)
A former employee who waited over a year to claim a redundancy payment lost his case because he missed the strict six-month time limit. The tribunal refused to extend time.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Blind installer (7 years' service) v Brian English T/A Insignia Shade & Shutter Company
A blind installer who accepted an offer to leave with 7 weeks' pay was found to have been dismissed, not to have resigned. The tribunal rejected the employer's claim for damages over alleged poor work.
Partial · Mar 2023Partial—Mar 2023Senior policy adviser (Grade 6) v Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
A senior policy adviser who resigned after her bullying grievance was rejected has lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's actions did not breach trust and confidence.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Former employee v Micrologic Property Holdings Limited
A former employee who withdrew their claim shortly before a hearing was ordered to pay £1,200 in costs. The employer's bid to have the award reconsidered has been refused.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Motor technician (8 years' service) v Leinster Motor Engineering Ltd
A motor technician who was dismissed for unauthorised absence after a dispute over furlough pay won £2,860 for unpaid holiday and missing written particulars, but lost his unfair dismissal claim.
Partial · £2,861 · Mar 2023Partial£2,861Mar 2023Recruitment consultant (less than 2 years' service) v FDS Recruitment Ltd
A recruitment consultant with less than two years' service won £15,280 after their employer failed to pay wages, holiday pay, commission and notice pay. The company did not attend the hearing.
Won · £15,280 · Mar 2023Won£15,280Mar 2023Former employee v Alan Holmes t/a Art Services
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because they had worked for the employer for less than two years. However, they won a small award for unpaid notice pay.
Partial · £566 · Mar 2023Partial£566Mar 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 2023Former employee (8 years' service) v Z
A former employee with 8 years' service has won claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, unpaid holiday pay and unauthorised deductions, receiving over £16,000. Her disability discrimination claims were dismissed.
Partial · £16,374 · Mar 2023Partial£16,374Mar 2023Service Delivery Manager (3 years 10 months' service) v HP INC UK Limited
A Service Delivery Manager who resigned after receiving a final written warning for bullying and safety violations lost his constructive dismissal claim. The tribunal found no breach of contract and dismissed all discrimination claims.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Former employee (personal assistant/chauffeur assistant) v HCL Chauffeurs UK Ltd
A former personal assistant was dismissed for gross misconduct over fuel card use, but the tribunal found the process unfair. However, due to a break in service she lacked two years' continuous employment, so her unfair dismissal claim failed.
Partial · £1,225 · Mar 2023Partial£1,225Mar 2023Former employees v Seychell Engineering and Fabrication Limited (in voluntary liquidation)
Three former employees had their claims for unfair dismissal, redundancy pay and unpaid wages dismissed after they failed to attend the tribunal hearing and provided no evidence.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Former employee (bus driver) v London General Transport Services Ltd (t/a Go Ahead London)
A tribunal dismissed all claims from a former bus driver because they were brought well after the legal time limits, with no explanation for the delay.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023IT/computing lecturer (8 years' service) v Bath College
An IT lecturer with eight years' service claimed he was forced to resign after raising concerns about 'dumbed down' assessments. The tribunal rejected his claims of constructive dismissal and whistleblowing detriment.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Project Manager (15 months' service) v Keepout Limited (in liquidation)
A project manager who was dismissed after 15 months with Keepout Ltd successfully claimed unpaid wages, holiday pay and notice pay, but his unfair dismissal and redundancy claims were struck out due to insufficient service. The tribunal awarded £9,915.80.
Partial · £9,916 · Mar 2023Partial£9,916Mar 2023Former employee v Amber Pubs Limited
A former employee won over £5,000 after being made redundant without proper notice, holiday pay, or written particulars. The employer's failure to comply with tribunal orders led to its defence being struck out.
Won · £5,038 · Mar 2023Won£5,038Mar 2023Window fabricator and installer (4 years' service) v Keepout Limited (in liquidation)
A window fabricator with four years' service was dismissed by redundancy without any warning or consultation. The tribunal awarded £15,319 in unpaid wages, holiday pay, notice pay, redundancy pay and compensation.
Won · £15,319 · Mar 2023Won£15,319Mar 2023Accounts employee (6 years' service) v Defries Associates Ltd
An accounts employee who emailed 298 tenant contact details to an unsecured address was unfairly dismissed because no disciplinary procedure was followed, but a 100% contributory fault finding reduced his compensation to just £1,361.54.
Partial · £1,362 · Mar 2023Partial£1,362Mar 2023Part-time waitress (3 years' service) v Ocho Steak House Limited
A part-time waitress with 3 years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer fired her by text message after she said she could not return to work immediately due to depression and anxiety. The tribunal awarded £1,724.84 in compensation.
Partial · £1,725 · Mar 2023Partial£1,725Mar 2023Restaurant employee (14 years' service) v Mr Andrew Hooper trading as Teesdale Restaurant and Coffee Shop
A restaurant employee with 14 years' service was awarded £6,728 in statutory redundancy pay after her employer closed the business, but her claims for unfair dismissal, notice pay and holiday pay were dismissed as too late.
Partial · £6,728 · Mar 2023Partial£6,728Mar 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 2023Human resources manager (2 years 10 months' service) v SM Sparkling Services Limited
A human resources manager was awarded £7,222 after her employer removed her from the payroll without notice, refused holiday leave, and underpaid her for months. The tribunal upheld her claim of constructive unfair dismissal.
Won · £7,222 · Mar 2023Won£7,222Mar 2023Showroom Manager/Designer (5 months' service) v GT Plumbing & Heating Ltd
A showroom manager with five months' service won £3,688 for unlawful deductions from wages, holiday pay and failure to provide written particulars, but her disability discrimination claim was dismissed because her employer did not know she had dyslexia.
Partial · £3,688 · Mar 2023Partial£3,688Mar 2023Security Officer (4 years' service) v G4S Secure Solutions (UK) Ltd
A security officer with four years' service was unfairly dismissed after G4S mistakenly believed he could not legally work following his SIA licence revocation. The tribunal awarded £16,632.84.
Won · £16,633 · Mar 2023Won£16,633Mar 2023Family Solicitor (less than 1 year post-qualification experience) v Optimal Claim Limited (t/a Optimal Solicitors)
A family solicitor who resigned after her employer forged her electronic signature on a probation appraisal form has won her constructive dismissal claim, with the tribunal ordering £2,543 in compensation.
Won · £2,543 · Mar 2023Won£2,543Mar 2023Former employee v G4S Secure Solutions Limited
A former employee who brought discrimination and harassment claims with no basis in fact has been ordered to pay £15,165 in costs after the tribunal found her conduct vexatious and unreasonable.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Public House Manager (17 years' service) v Mr P Wiffin T/A Live and Let Live
A public house manager with 17 years' service was made redundant when the pub closed during COVID-19. The tribunal upheld the redundancy but awarded £17,936.55 for National Minimum Wage underpayments, notice pay, and holiday pay.
Partial · £17,937 · Mar 2023Partial£17,937Mar 2023Night porter (14 years' service) v Mohammad Zishan Zaman
A night porter with 14 years' service and a maintenance man were awarded unpaid wages, holiday pay and redundancy after a tribunal found their employer deliberately used a complex corporate structure to avoid responsibility.
Partial · Mar 2023Partial—Mar 2023Former employee v Utility Savings Group Ltd
A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal, holiday pay, and breach of contract were dismissed by the tribunal because they were brought outside the legal time limits and she failed to attend the final hearing.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Site Manager (3 years' service) v NB Construction (UK) Limited
A site manager was unfairly dismissed after a sham redundancy process and a subsequent gross misconduct dismissal that lacked proper investigation. The tribunal awarded £8,281.30, including a 20% ACAS uplift.
Won · £8,281 · Mar 2023Won£8,281Mar 2023Former employee v EDF Energy Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims were struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders to provide a disability impact statement, and did not attend any hearings.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Commis chef (zero hours contract) v Eclipse Hotels (Bristol) Ltd
A commis chef on a zero-hours contract was fairly dismissed for failing to attend assigned shifts, but the tribunal awarded him £1,687.38 for unpaid notice pay because the employer did not follow the correct notice procedure.
Partial · £1,687 · Mar 2023Partial£1,687Mar 2023Minibus driver (4 years' service) v Blackburn and Darwen Community Transport Limited
A minibus driver who was dismissed shortly after complaining about unpaid holiday pay has been found unfairly dismissed. The tribunal awarded £12,489.86 in compensation.
Won · £12,490 · Mar 2023Won£12,490Mar 2023Former employee v ABM Facility Services UK Limited
A former employee withdrew claims of sex, race and religion or belief discrimination against ABM Facility Services UK Limited, and had her complaint about holiday pay, sick pay and unpaid wages struck out for failing to comply with a tribunal order.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Prison Custody Officer (2 years 10 months' service) v Serco Limited
A prison custody officer's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because she submitted her ET1 without an ACAS early conciliation certificate, and the defect could not be cured by later providing one.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Director (full-time working director) v The REC Horsham Limited
An employment tribunal dismissed a director's constructive dismissal claim after finding he was complicit in the company's failure to pay tax and National Insurance and abuse of the furlough scheme.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Production Manager (13 years' service) v Herongrange Manpower Direct Limited (previously Herongrange Security and Systems Limited)
A production manager with 13 years' service was dismissed without notice on the day his employment transferred to a new company. The tribunal found automatic unfair dismissal and direct age discrimination, awarding over £130,000.
Won · £130,257 · Mar 2023Won£130,257Mar 2023Surveyor (probationary period) v Mersey Eco Grants Ltd
A surveyor who was dismissed by phone just before his probation ended had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims dismissed because he presented his claim six days late and failed to comply with tribunal orders.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Machine Operator (57 years' service) v G & S Valves Limited
A machine operator with 57 years' service lost his unfair dismissal claim after telling his boss 'I'll retire now'. The tribunal ruled he had resigned, and the employer was not obliged to correct his misunderstanding.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Chef (part-time) v Rimad Ltd
A part-time chef who was summarily dismissed for threatening a manager with a knife withdrew his unfair dismissal claim at the final hearing. The tribunal also refused his late application to add a harassment claim.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Former employee v London 01 Shop Ltd
A former employee was awarded £141.44 for unpaid annual leave, but his claims for breach of contract and other deductions were dismissed.
Partial · £141 · Mar 2023Partial£141Mar 2023Former employee (long-term sickness absence) v Plusnet Plc
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a long-term sick employee by Plusnet Plc, finding the employer acted reasonably in concluding there was no prospect of a return to work.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Sales assistant (2 years' service) v Mr Muhammad Azeeem Khan t/a Yorkshire Retail Services
A sales assistant caught on CCTV playing scratch cards and lottery tickets during shifts without paying was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal upheld the dismissal but ordered the employer to pay £608.55 for unauthorised wage deductions and unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £609 · Mar 2023Partial£609Mar 2023Cashier (3 years' service) v AY & Y Patel Ltd
A cashier claimed she was unfairly dismissed after a manager told her she was 'sacked' during a heated argument. The tribunal found she was not dismissed because the manager had no authority to dismiss and the employer never accepted the termination.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Registered Nurse (3 years 8 months' service) v East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Band 5 registered nurse who refused to return to work after being removed from clinical duties over patient safety concerns. All claims, including unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, were dismissed.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Former employee v IMT Transport Limited
A former employee was unfairly dismissed by IMT Transport Limited and awarded £4,357.90, but their claim of disability discrimination was rejected by the tribunal.
Partial · £4,358 · Mar 2023Partial£4,358Mar 2023Former employee v Heatrod Elements Ltd
A former employee won his unfair dismissal claim but received no compensation after the tribunal found his own conduct wholly caused the dismissal. He was awarded £439.25 for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £439 · Mar 2023Partial£439Mar 2023Beauty therapist (2 years 5 months' service) v True Beauty Salon Limited
A beauty therapist who resigned claiming constructive unfair dismissal lost her case, but the tribunal ordered True Beauty Salon Limited to pay £639.60 for unpaid holiday pay and an unauthorised deduction.
Partial · £640 · Feb 2023Partial£640Feb 2023Former employee v Asda Stores Limited
A former employee who failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend a preliminary hearing has been ordered to pay £3,120 in costs after his claim was automatically struck out.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Former employee v Rujia Marketing Consultants Limited
A former employee with less than two years' service has been awarded £3,095.34 for unlawful deductions, wrongful dismissal, and failure to provide written particulars after her employer failed to attend the final hearing.
Won · £3,095 · Feb 2023Won£3,095Feb 2023Former employee v Gold Mount Markets Limited
Two former employees of Gold Mount Markets have won claims for unpaid wages, notice pay, and holiday pay after the company stopped paying them for over three months during the pandemic.
Partial · Feb 2023Partial—Feb 2023Beautician / salon manager (2 years' service) v Gorj Gillingham Ltd (in voluntary liquidation) and Rose Beauty Bar Ltd
A beautician and store manager was dismissed by her employer shortly after the salon was sold to a new company while she was on maternity leave. The tribunal found a TUPE transfer had occurred and the dismissal was automatically unfair, awarding £3,943.77.
Partial · £3,944 · Feb 2023Partial£3,944Feb 2023Sales executive (4 years' service) v Ford Retail Ltd T/A Trustford
A sales executive with four years' service who resigned after a new commission structure was introduced has lost his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Part-time shed builder (7 years' service) v Hunt Sheds Limited
A part-time shed builder with bowel cancer was told he hadn't 'a fucking days' work' in him and dismissed. The tribunal awarded £10,610 after the employer failed to defend the claim.
Won · £10,610 · Feb 2023Won£10,610Feb 2023Former employee v B Barton and D Ford T/a Exquisite Catering with Class
A former catering worker was awarded £1,671.15 after her employer failed to pay the National Minimum Wage and provide a written contract. Her claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and harassment related to sex were dismissed.
Partial · £1,671 · Feb 2023Partial£1,671Feb 2023Cashier (nearly 3 years' service) v HSBC UK Bank Plc
A cashier with nearly 3 years' service was fairly dismissed for capability after failing to meet an attendance objective. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and unlawful deductions.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Head of Private Patients (band 8d, 4 years' service) v Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
The employment tribunal dismissed claims of unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and whistleblowing detriment brought by a former head of private patients at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, finding the trust acted reasonably in dismissing her due to a breakdown in trust and confidence.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Former employee v Dimensions UK Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Dimensions UK Ltd was struck out after he failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend the hearing. The tribunal found his non-compliance was intentional and disrespectful.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 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 2023HGV driver (3 years' service) v R.F. Bellis Haulage Limited
HGV driver fairly dismissed after refusing to return to work; race discrimination claims rejected
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Nurse (15 years' service) v Mission Care Management Limited
A nurse with 15 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after taking annual leave that was only partially approved. The tribunal upheld her wrongful dismissal claim, awarding £5,275.36.
Partial · £5,275 · Feb 2023Partial£5,275Feb 2023Driver/custodian (6 years' service) v Loomis UK Ltd
A driver/custodian with 6 years' service was made redundant after scoring 16 out of a breakpoint of 19. The tribunal found the redundancy process fair and dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and religious discrimination.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Barman and cocktail mixologist (9 months' service) v H &AB-Side Limited
A barman who claimed he was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns during the pandemic lost his unfair dismissal case, but won over £3,200 for unpaid wages, notice pay and holiday pay.
Partial · £3,276 · Feb 2023Partial£3,276Feb 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 2023Care worker (supporting service users) v iCare Living Limited
An employment tribunal dismissed a care worker's claims that he suffered detriments for making protected disclosures, and refused to allow him to add a religion/belief discrimination claim that was out of time.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Bursar and Clerk to the Governors (7 years' service) v Alpha Schools (Holdings) Ltd and Wellesley House School Ltd
A bursar and clerk to the governors was summarily dismissed without notice or pay. The tribunal awarded £97,220.70 for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and unpaid holiday pay, plus a penalty for failing to provide written particulars.
Won · £97,221 · Feb 2023Won£97,221Feb 2023Dental practice employee v Park Cottage Dental Practice Limited
A dental practice employee's claims of constructive unfair dismissal, race discrimination, and harassment were dismissed by the tribunal after a full hearing. No compensation was awarded.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Former employee v Lex Machinery Limited
A former employee won his unfair dismissal claim by default after Lex Machinery Limited failed to respond. He was awarded £5,989.65 in total, including redundancy pay, notice pay, holiday pay, and compensation for loss of earnings.
Partial · £5,990 · Feb 2023Partial£5,990Feb 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 2023Business adviser / hotel manager (4 years' service) v Masteron Group of Companies
A business adviser who was made redundant after his employer went into liquidation had his unfair dismissal claim rejected because he named the wrong company as respondent. The tribunal refused his late attempt to add the correct entity.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Area Manager (11 years' service) v Crystal Services plc
An area manager who was moved to a new division and had his working pattern changed was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct and subjected to direct race discrimination. The tribunal found the dismissal both procedurally and substantively unfair.
Partial · Feb 2023Partial—Feb 2023English & Maths Community Coordinator (9 years' service) v Birmingham Metropolitan College
An English & Maths Community Coordinator with 9 years' service was unfairly dismissed by Birmingham Metropolitan College during maternity leave, but the tribunal awarded no compensation due to a 100% Polkey reduction.
Partial · Feb 2023Partial—Feb 2023Warehouse operative (3 years' service) v Greggs Plc
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a warehouse operative with three years' service who washed her hands for less than five seconds, ruling that Greggs' decision was within the range of reasonable responses.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Hair Assessor (4 years' service) v Skills to Group Limited
A tribunal has ruled that Skills to Group Limited fairly dismissed a hair assessor with 4 years' service who had been absent for 22 months due to complications from knee surgery. The employer's concerns about workplace safety justified the dismissal.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023General manager (3 years' service) v Sizer Engineering Limited
A general manager who resigned after a dispute over his bonus and holiday pay was not constructively dismissed, the tribunal ruled. All claims were dismissed.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Senior manager (1 year's service) v Nextsteps Development (1) and Nextsteps @ Barnstaple CIC (2)
A senior manager who was not paid for five months and then underpaid for six more has won her claim for unauthorised deductions. The tribunal found she was an employee from March 2021 and entitled to full pay.
Won · Feb 2023Won—Feb 2023Assistant Director, Border Force (9 years' service) v The Home Office
A 9-year Border Force Assistant Director was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed after refusing a redeployment instruction. The Leeds tribunal awarded £51,891.73, including a 10% ACAS uplift.
Won · £51,892 · Feb 2023Won£51,892Feb 2023Teacher (2 years 8 months' service) v Orchard Hill College Academy Trust
A teacher at a special needs school succeeded in a whistleblowing detriment claim after the chair of governors sent an email suggesting counter-proceedings against him, which was accidentally disclosed. The tribunal awarded £2,500 for injury to feelings.
Partial · £2,500 · Feb 2023Partial£2,500Feb 2023Arrears and Investigations Manager (19 years' service) v Slough Borough Council
An Arrears and Investigations Manager with 19 years' service was unfairly dismissed when Slough Borough Council failed to consult properly and timed her redundancy 17 days before her 55th birthday, costing her pension access. Tribunal awarded £60,625.84.
Partial · £60,626 · Feb 2023Partial£60,626Feb 2023Former employee v Trackforce Recruitment Limited
A former employee won over £5,500 after her employer failed to respond to her tribunal claim for redundancy pay, unpaid holiday, notice pay and an unauthorised deduction from wages.
Won · £5,507 · Feb 2023Won£5,507Feb 2023Former employee v The Workshop Coffee House Ltd
A former employee was awarded over £18,500 after being automatically unfairly dismissed due to pregnancy. The employer did not defend the claim, leading to a default judgment.
Won · £18,523 · Feb 2023Won£18,523Feb 2023Accounts manager (22 years' service) v Real Estates (Cornwall) Limited
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of an accounts manager with 22 years' service who failed to open nearly 2,000 work emails and set up two-step verification blocking her boss's access. No compensation was awarded.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Finance Manager/Sales Executive (US-based) v Xexec Ltd
A finance manager who moved to New York for work was unable to pursue unfair dismissal claims in the UK because his employment had stronger ties to the US. The tribunal ruled it lacked territorial jurisdiction.
Partial · Feb 2023Partial—Feb 2023Yard Manager (2 years' service) v A.S.H Elite Equine Ltd
A yard manager was dismissed just weeks after telling her employer she was pregnant. The tribunal awarded over £54,000 for automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination.
Won · £54,911 · Feb 2023Won£54,911Feb 2023Former employee (5 years' service) v Greenbrow Social Club Ltd (In Administration)
A former employee with 5 years' service was awarded £8,756 after her employer failed to defend her unfair dismissal claim and later entered administration.
Won · £8,756 · Feb 2023Won£8,756Feb 2023Former employee (white collar, salaried) v AC Precision Engineering Ltd
A former employee of AC Precision Engineering Ltd was awarded £4,101 after the tribunal found the company unlawfully deducted holiday pay and failed to provide a written contract.
Partial · £4,101 · Feb 2023Partial£4,101Feb 2023Shop assistant (part-time, 4 years' service) v Neil Adams and David Asplin T/a G David Bookseller
A part-time shop assistant who told a partner to 'fuck off' and left work early was not dismissed but resigned, the Cambridge Employment Tribunal has ruled.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 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 2023Kitchen/snack bar worker (21 years' service) v Ardeigh House Community Association
A kitchen worker with 21 years' service was found to have been discriminated against on grounds of age when her employer failed to contact her about a redundancy. The tribunal awarded £11,400 including injury to feelings.
Partial · £11,400 · Jan 2023Partial£11,400Jan 2023Chef (2 years' service) v Bills Restaurants Limited
A chef who was dismissed for gross misconduct after an allergen incident saw his unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and unlawful deduction claims dismissed because they were presented to the tribunal one day after the statutory deadline.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Project Controls Manager (5 years' service) v Ministry of Defence
A US national employed for five years by the Ministry of Defence was dismissed when the department realised her contract was void under Civil Service Nationality Rules. The tribunal struck out all claims as having no reasonable prospect of success.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Design co-ordinator (sole director and shareholder of her own company) v Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
A design co-ordinator who was the sole director and shareholder of her own company could not claim redundancy or other payments from the National Insurance Fund because she was not an employee. The tribunal dismissed her claims.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Mechanical design engineer (2 years' service) v Federal-Mogul Controlled Power Limited
A mechanical design engineer with two years' service failed to prove his redundancy was a sham, with the tribunal rejecting claims of whistleblowing, age discrimination and health and safety detriments. Only a conceded holiday pay award of £2,249.99 was made.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Group Facilities Manager (4 years' service) v AI-Mubarakia Limited
A Group Facilities Manager was dismissed in a sham redundancy after a director made racist comments. The tribunal upheld claims of unfair dismissal, direct race discrimination, and harassment.
Won · Jan 2023Won—Jan 2023Personal assistant (carer) v G
Two personal assistants lost their unfair dismissal claims after a tribunal found a genuine redundancy situation when their employer's care needs changed. They were awarded notice pay of £156.
Partial · £628 · Jan 2023Partial£628Jan 2023Cleaner (1 year 9 months' service) v Anglia Cleaning Solutions Limited
A cleaner who was left waiting for a manager who never showed up, and later told the cleaning contract had ended, has been awarded £785.73 for unpaid wages, holiday pay, notice pay, expenses, and pension contributions.
Partial · £786 · Jan 2023Partial£786Jan 2023Supermarket Assistant (3 years' service) v John Lewis PLC
A Waitrose employee who refused to carry out reasonable tasks and used foul language about managers was fairly dismissed for misconduct. The tribunal awarded £536.94 for unpaid holiday and overtime.
Partial · £537 · Jan 2023Partial£537Jan 2023English to German translator (10 years' service) v STB Limited (trading as Surrey Translation Bureau)
An English to German translator with multiple sclerosis won her claim that her employer failed to make reasonable adjustments during redundancy consultation, but the tribunal upheld the redundancy dismissal as fair.
Partial · £1,350 · Jan 2023Partial£1,350Jan 2023Music tutor v Rhythmix (in Liquidation) Ltd
A tribunal found that music tutors for a charity were employees despite being treated as self-employed, entitling them to redundancy and holiday pay.
Won · Jan 2023Won—Jan 2023Former employee v Ion Man Limited
A tribunal dismissed a former employee's claim for unpaid wages and holiday pay after he failed to attend the telephone hearing. His application for reconsideration was refused because the notice had been sent to his email address.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Spanish teacher (12 years' service) v Interhigh Education Ltd
A Spanish teacher with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed for refusing a new contract after his employer misrepresented a pay rise as 10% when it was actually 1.2%. The tribunal found the dismissal outside the range of reasonable responses.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Former employee v Kalchal Limited
A former employee was awarded over £1,100 after her employer failed to pay her final week's wages and holiday pay, and unfairly dismissed her. The employer did not file a response to the claim.
Won · £1,102 · Jan 2023Won£1,102Jan 2023Bank worker (care home) v Cygnet Health Care Limited
A care home bank worker who was dismissed for not being vaccinated against COVID-19 failed to prove discrimination but succeeded in claiming unpaid wages and holiday pay for seven shifts, totalling £891.80.
Partial · £892 · Jan 2023Partial£892Jan 2023Gymnastics club employee (7 weeks' service) v AAW Holdings Limited (sued as Leeds Rebound Gymnastics Club Limited)
A tribunal found that a gymnastics club failed to make reasonable adjustments for a dyslexic employee and discriminated against her due to pregnancy, awarding £17,755.05.
Partial · £17,755 · Jan 2023Partial£17,755Jan 2023Former employee v Ormskirk Metal Fabrications Ltd
A former employee won £10,405 after his employer failed to respond to his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found he was dismissed by reason of redundancy without proper notice or pay for accrued holiday.
Won · £10,405 · Jan 2023Won£10,405Jan 2023Centre Manager (17 years' service) v West Northamptonshire Council
A centre manager with 17 years' service resigned after her employer delayed responding to her return-to-work plan and failed to follow occupational health advice. The tribunal found constructive unfair dismissal.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Street cleaner (40+ years' service) v Continental Landscape Ltd
A street cleaner who was pressured to resign on his 66th birthday had his constructive dismissal claim dismissed because he filed it almost a year late. The tribunal said it had no jurisdiction to hear the case.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Tutor (8 months' service) v Middleton Murray Ltd (in liquidation)
A tribunal dismissed all claims of disability discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and wrongful dismissal brought by a tutor with depression against her employer and individual managers.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Former employee v Martin McColl Limited
A tribunal awarded wasted costs against a company's representative for failing to respond to correspondence and case management orders, causing the other side to incur unnecessary preparation costs.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Former employee v Change Hospitality Hub Ltd
A former employee's claim for holiday pay was dismissed after she failed to attend the final hearing and did not comply with case management orders. The tribunal found she had not actively pursued her claim.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Driver (4 years' service) v Acrelane Timber Limited
Two drivers were fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after they misled their employer about their whereabouts when recalled from furlough. The tribunal upheld the dismissals but found the employer breached contract by failing to give notice.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Operations Director (20 years' service) v Data Labs Global Ltd
Two operations directors with 20 years' service were awarded redundancy pay and notice pay after their employer went into winding-up, but their unfair dismissal claims were rejected.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Former employee v Rohit Vikal
A former employee's unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims were dismissed after she failed to attend two hearings, including a telephone hearing where neither party showed up.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Clerk and receiver (29 years' service) v The Charity of Thomas Dawson
A charity's decision to delete a clerk and receiver role and replace it with a general manager post was fair, the tribunal ruled, rejecting claims of unfair dismissal and unpaid holiday pay.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Hygiene Operative (train cleaning contract) v Atalian Servest Limited
A hygiene operative who waited over five months to bring an unfair dismissal claim had his case thrown out as the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to have filed on time.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Kitchen porter (2 years 10 months' service) v Nemaste Village Limited
A kitchen porter who refused to return to part-time work with furlough top-up during the pandemic was fairly dismissed for some other substantial reason. The tribunal awarded £218.04 in unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £218 · Jan 2023Partial£218Jan 2023Manager (32 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Ltd
A manager with 32 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after selling Royal Mail PPE worth £20 on a local website. The tribunal upheld the dismissal, finding the employer's investigation and decision were within the range of reasonable responses.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Services Account Manager (4 years' service) v SAP (UK) Limited
A Services Account Manager with four years' service was constructively and unfairly dismissed after SAP placed her on a performance improvement plan and reallocated her largest accounts without proper process. The tribunal dismissed her discrimination claims.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Delivery driver (over 20 years' service) v M G Seven Ltd (t/a Gainsborough Flower)
A delivery driver with over 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed when his employer sent a P45 via WhatsApp without any disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded £5,786.78 after deductions for contributory conduct and a Polkey reduction.
Partial · £5,787 · Jan 2023Partial£5,787Jan 2023Beauty therapist (7 years' service) v Brampton Manor Salon & Tea Rooms Ltd
A beauty therapist with seven years' service was dismissed by redundancy while on maternity leave without consultation. The tribunal awarded her a statutory redundancy payment, notice pay, and holiday pay, but found the dismissal fair due to the salon's closure.
Partial · £1,233 · Jan 2023Partial£1,233Jan 2023Former employee (operations/business development administrator, 16 hours/week) v The Vital Element (UK) Limited
A former employee with PTSD was placed at risk of redundancy while on sick leave. The tribunal found it was discrimination arising from disability and awarded £12,183.
Won · £12,183 · Jan 2023Won£12,183Jan 2023Customer services assistant (18 years' service) v Wilko Limited
A customer services assistant with 18 years' service resigned after being rostered for Sundays despite opting out. The tribunal found Wilko's conduct was reasonable and dismissed all claims.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Driver, telephonist and controller (over 20 years' service) v Meadway Private Hire Ltd
A driver, telephonist and controller with over 20 years' service was constructively dismissed after his employer offered only limited holiday cover at reduced pay following furlough. The tribunal extended time for his unfair dismissal claim.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Former employee v Tesco Stores Ltd
A former employee's constructive dismissal and race discrimination claims against Tesco survive after the tribunal refused to strike them out for non-compliance with case management orders.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Former employee v The Furzedown Group Limited a.k.a The Furzedown Group
A former employee of The Furzedown Group has been awarded £10,358.50 after the company failed to pay full wages, holiday pay, and dismissed without notice.
Won · £10,359 · Jan 2023Won£10,359Jan 2023Former employee v Without Exceptions Ltd
A former employee won a partial victory for unpaid wages, holiday pay and notice pay, but her unfair dismissal claim was struck out due to insufficient service. The tribunal ordered £476.39 in compensation.
Partial · £476 · Jan 2023Partial£476Jan 2023Front of House Supervisor (1 year 5 months' service) v TBB Leisure Limited
A front of house supervisor who named the wrong respondent on her claim form has had her unfair dismissal claim reinstated after the tribunal found the error was compounded by administrative delays.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Communications Officer (9 years' service) v The Commissioner of the Police of the Metropolis
A tribunal struck out a communications officer's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims because she filed her claim one day after the three-month deadline, despite having previous tribunal experience.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Former employee v British Airways Plc
A former employee's claim against British Airways survives a strike-out bid after a 7-day delay in providing dates for events, with the tribunal ruling that striking out would be disproportionate.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Apprentice carpenter (2 years' service) v Perrin & Son Construction Limited
An apprentice carpenter was unfairly dismissed after taking a week's holiday despite his employer's refusal. The tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair and awarded £918.13, including unlawful deduction claims.
Partial · £918 · Jan 2023Partial£918Jan 2023Senior manager (1 year's service) v Nextsteps @ Barnstaple CIC
A senior manager who agreed to defer her salary until the company's cash flow improved was awarded £12,660.58 after the employer failed to pay her for five months and withheld holiday pay on dismissal.
Partial · £12,661 · Jan 2023Partial£12,661Jan 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 2023School employee (16 years' service) v London Borough of Brent
A school employee with 16 years' service who applied for voluntary redundancy had her unfair dismissal claim thrown out because she presented it over three months after the statutory time limit expired. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for her to have claimed in time.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Accountant (7 years' service) v Finanspol Group Ltd
An accountant with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed after refusing to accept self-employment and reduced pay. The tribunal awarded £9,063.83.
Won · £9,064 · Jan 2023Won£9,064Jan 2023Senior Account Executive (1 year's service) v AvePoint UK, Ltd
A Senior Account Executive's discrimination and whistleblowing claims were thrown out because he did not obtain an ACAS Early Conciliation certificate and the claimed exemption did not apply.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Former employee (disputed status) v Thomas Roofing (NW) Ltd
A former employee who forged a contract of employment and swapped a blank SD card for evidence has had her unfair dismissal claim struck out for abuse of process.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 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 employee v Nano Fibre UK Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because he had less than two years' service, and his remaining claims were dismissed after he failed to attend the hearing or comply with case management orders.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Café worker (12 years' service) v Camden Express Limited
A café worker with 12 years' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after repeatedly asking for his full wages, which were below the national minimum wage. The tribunal awarded £51,748.84.
Won · £51,749 · Jan 2023Won£51,749Jan 2023Former employees (redundancy) v Queensmead School Limited (in company voluntary arrangement)
Former employees of Queensmead School Limited have secured a 90-day protective award after the company failed to consult them properly before making them redundant.
Settled · Jan 2023Settled—Jan 2023Restaurant employee v Michael Shane Croner
A restaurant employee's unfair dismissal and redundancy pay claims were dismissed after the tribunal found the employer was unaware of the original proceedings. The original £8,721 wages award was revoked.
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