Reached the merits

Café worker (6 months' service) v Samantha Dalton

A café worker with only six months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after asking for a written contract. The tribunal awarded over £2,000 including injury to feelings for age discrimination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Janitor (6 years' service) v Gentoo Group Ltd

A janitor with six years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV and fob data showed he spent extended periods away from his post. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.

Primary school teacher (19 years' service) v Trafford Council and The Governing Body of Kings Road Primary School

A primary school teacher with 19 years' service was unfairly dismissed for 'irretrievable breakdown' after she raised a grievance alleging race discrimination. The tribunal also found she was victimised.

General 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.

Former employee v South Coast Skips Limited (in Creditor’s Voluntary Liquidation)

A former employee was unfairly dismissed, wrongfully dismissed without notice, and discriminated against on grounds of sex. The tribunal awarded £16,208.68, including an uplift for the employer's failure to follow the ACAS code.

Band 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.

Former employee v Zhero Limited

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

Counter 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.

Part-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.

Former employee v C H Latham, The Baker Limited

A former employee has won £4,467.57 after their employer failed to respond to an unfair dismissal and breach of contract claim, leading to a default judgment.

Gymnastics coach v Friendship Society Limited

A gymnastics coach was automatically unfairly dismissed after asserting her right to a written contract and payslips. The tribunal awarded £56,202 including compensation for unlawful wage deductions.

Approved 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.

Former 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.

Senior 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.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Programme 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.

Supply teacher v Ravenscroft Park Preparatory School

A tribunal allowed a supply teacher to amend her disability discrimination claim to include victimisation, and later granted an anonymity order after initially refusing it.

Former employee (31 years' service) v Wolseley UK Limited

A tribunal has ruled that Wolseley UK Limited fairly dismissed a long-serving employee by reason of redundancy, rejecting claims of age discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.

Kitchen/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.

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

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

PCV driver (5 years' service) v National Express Limited

A PCV driver who failed three breath alcohol tests was unfairly dismissed due to a flawed appeal, but the tribunal found she would have been dismissed anyway and reduced compensation by 75% for contributory conduct.

Consultant Clinical Scientist Head of Service (23 years' service) v Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust

A consultant clinical scientist with 23 years' service resigned after a 'retire and return' scheme reduced her role. The tribunal struck out her breach of contract and age discrimination claims, but allowed her unfair dismissal claim to proceed.

Managing Director (5 years' service) v Panache Leasing Ltd

A managing director who was dismissed for alleged threats and misappropriation of funds without any investigation has been awarded £53,212.50 after the tribunal found the dismissal unfair. The High Court had previously found no evidence of fraud or dishonesty.

Assistant Practice Manager / Practice Secretary (14 years' service) v Dr Sarah Harding and Dr Catriona McNicol T/A Park Edge Practice

A GP practice assistant manager with 14 years' service resigned after learning of a proposed new role, claiming constructive dismissal. The tribunal rejected her claim, finding no breach of trust and confidence.

Front of house worker (11 years' service) v L&M Coventry Limited

A front of house worker at a pub/restaurant was unfairly dismissed after 11 years' service. The tribunal awarded £10,800 in compensation, including basic award and notice pay.

Tutor (3 years' service) v The Trustees of Al Madaar (a charity)

A tutor with three years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer wrongly believed she had resigned. The tribunal awarded £1,499.54 for breach of contract and unlawful deduction of wages.

Former 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.

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

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

Global 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.

Former 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.

Assistant 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.

Compliance 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.

Former 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.

Legal secretary (trainee) v AD (deceased)

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

Former employee (11 years' service) v Motus Commercials Limited

A tribunal dismissed all claims from a former employee with 11 years' service and a clean disciplinary record, finding his misconduct dismissal fair and not discriminatory.

Electrical 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.

PCV 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.

Data 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.

Former 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.

Sales Executive/Administrator (2 years 9 months' service) v Forest Master Limited

A sales executive with a clean record was given a final written warning for baseless dishonesty allegations and had commission withheld. The tribunal found he was constructively unfairly dismissed.

Former employee v RR Swami Ltd

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

Former 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.

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

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

Cleaner (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.

Registered Nurse (dementia ward) v The Royal Star and Garter Homes

A tribunal dismissed all claims by a dementia ward nurse who resigned after suspension, finding no link between his protected disclosure and the employer's actions.

Clinical Support Worker (19 years' service) v Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

A tribunal awarded a statutory redundancy payment of £2,077.16 to a Clinical Support Worker with 19 years' service, finding that his refusal of an alternative role was not unreasonable.

Solutions engineer (3 years 8 months' service) v Singletrack Systems Limited

A solutions engineer who resigned after a performance improvement plan and grievance process lost his constructive dismissal claim because he stayed in the job too long after the alleged breaches.

Former 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.

Former employee (Natural Justice Administrator, 4 months' service) v GTEP Administration Limited

A former employee with only four months' service successfully claimed unpaid notice pay and a quarterly bonus after a restructuring meeting led to his dismissal. The tribunal awarded £3,423 in total.

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

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

Former employee v Fenco Ltd t/a Homesafe Housing

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

Former 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.

Headteacher (17 years' service) v Arbor Academy Trust

A headteacher with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed after tapping her 3-year-old son's hand to get his attention. The tribunal awarded £102,328.80, reduced by 20% for contributory fault.

Former employee v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Sainsbury’s was struck out after she failed to attend the final hearing and did not provide a witness statement as ordered. The tribunal refused her application for reconsideration.

Cook (22 years' service) v KZ Catering Ltd

A cook employed for 22 years claimed unauthorised deductions after his hours were cut from 30 to 6 per week. The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding no deduction occurred because he was paid for all hours worked.

Trainee car sales executive (2.5 months' service) v Bristol Street First Investments Limited

A trainee car sales executive with 2.5 months' service failed to prove he made a protected disclosure when his father sent an email to the CEO alleging fraud. The tribunal found the email was not a disclosure by the claimant and was not in the public interest.

Reception 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.

Trainee 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.

Managing Director (31 years' service) v EMKA (UK) Limited

A managing director with 31 years' service was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed after being told his employment was ending at a hotel meeting, with no prior investigation or disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded £61,625.82.

Care home employee v Abbey Grange Care Home Ltd

A care home employee was unfairly dismissed and had wages unlawfully deducted. The tribunal awarded £6,108 for breach of contract and unauthorised deduction, with a remedy hearing for unfair dismissal still to come.

Former employee v Your Local Hadfield Ltd

A former employee was unfairly dismissed by the new employer that took over the business, and awarded £34,485 for unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and unauthorised deductions from wages.

General Manager (charity founder) v Like U CIO

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

Former 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.

Housing Officer (agency worker, 1 month service) v Central Bedfordshire Council

A housing officer who worked for Central Bedfordshire Council for just one month via an agency had her claims of whistleblowing detriment and harassment related to disability and transgender status dismissed by the Watford Employment Tribunal.

Dump truck driver v Stevens Equipment Rental Limited

A dump truck driver on a zero-hours contract claimed he was unfairly dismissed after being removed from a client site, but the tribunal found he resigned. His claim failed.

Kitchen porter v Boiler & Company UK Limited

Two kitchen porters successfully claimed unauthorised wage deductions of £480, but their unfair dismissal claims were thrown out due to insufficient service.

Property Operations Manager (self-employed) v Holborn Assets Insurance Brokers LLC

A property operations manager who worked from home for a Dubai-based firm was found by the tribunal to be self-employed, not an employee or worker, meaning his claims could not proceed.

HGV 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.

Assistant headteacher (12 years' service) v YY

An assistant headteacher with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after sending a sexual message to a child under duress from a coercive partner. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Casual 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.

Former employee (25 years' service) v Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service

A former employee with 25 years' service lost his constructive dismissal claim against ACAS after resigning over parking arrangements following an office move. The tribunal found the employer had acted reasonably.

Former 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.

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

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

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

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

Former 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.

Senior Customer Advisor (16 years' service) v EE Limited

A senior customer advisor with 16 years' unblemished service was dismissed for gross misconduct after creating two accounts for one customer. The tribunal upheld the decision, finding the employer acted reasonably.

Senior 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.

Office Manager (5 months' service) v Trustmark Plans Limited

An office manager with just five months' service was sexually harassed by a colleague and then dismissed using fake disciplinary records. The tribunal awarded £39,662.92.

BSL 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.

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

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

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

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

Former 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.

Former employee v LHR Airports Limited

A former employee who threatened to reveal damaging information unless his claim was settled has been ordered to pay £750 costs after withdrawing his claim minutes before a hearing.

Operations Manager (24 years' service) v DPD Group UK Ltd

An operations manager with 24 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after making unauthorised manual carded entries and giving incorrect explanations. The tribunal rejected both his unfair and wrongful dismissal claims.

Senior Bookseller (13 years' service) v Waterstones Booksellers Limited

A senior bookseller with 13 years' service was unfairly dismissed after being summarily dismissed during an investigation meeting. The tribunal awarded £11,471.80, including a 12.5% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.

Team manager (8 years' service) v SER Staffing Limited

A team manager with eight years' service was constructively dismissed after his employer removed all managerial duties for over 10 months and then disciplined him for swearing. The tribunal awarded £18,923.

Course 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.

Asbestos 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.

Consultant 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.

Former 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.

General 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.

Shunter (HGV driver, 2 years' service) v Moran Logistics Ltd

A shunter with two years' service was unfairly dismissed after an accident while 'buddying up' — a practice that was custom and practice at the site. The tribunal found procedural flaws and pressure from senior management made the dismissal unreasonable.

Former 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.

Client Account Manager (4 years' service) v NSL Limited

A Client Account Manager with 4 years' service was fairly dismissed for redundancy after refusing to attend selection interviews and declining an alternative role. The tribunal upheld the dismissal by a majority, finding the redundancy genuine and the process reasonable.

Swimming 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.

General 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.

Former 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.

Civil 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.

Recruitment 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.

Former employee v Acton Vale Community Association

A former employee has won her claim for constructive unfair dismissal and breach of contract for notice pay against Acton Vale Community Association. A remedy hearing will determine compensation in January 2024.

Customer Service Manager (6 years' service) v Ladbrokes Betting and Gaming Limited

A Customer Service Manager with 6 years' service was constructively dismissed after being repeatedly overlooked for increased hours while a colleague was given a 30-hour contract. The tribunal found direct disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Shop assistant (20 years' service) v Mehat Six Bells Limited

A shop assistant who worked for 20 years without pay, then for below the National Minimum Wage, has won her constructive dismissal claim. The tribunal found she was subjected to detriments for asserting her right to be paid.

Bar 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.

HR and Recruitment Coordinator (3 years' service) v Oyster Bay Systems Ltd

An HR and Recruitment Coordinator won her constructive unfair dismissal claim after her employer failed to deal with her grievance and sent mixed messages that destroyed trust and confidence. The tribunal awarded £15,195.90.

Former 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.

Former employee (12 years' service) v Sovereign Housing Association Ltd

A housing association was found to have constructively dismissed a long-serving employee after mishandling his grievance. The tribunal awarded over £11,000 in compensation, including a basic award of £6,096 and a compensatory award of £1,073.

On Train Technician (health and safety critical role, 8 years' service) v Network Rail Infrastructure Limited

An On Train Technician was unfairly dismissed after testing positive for cocaine metabolite from coca tea, but the tribunal reduced his compensation to nil because he was wholly to blame for failing to research the product.

Production Manager (23 years' service) v Northern Joinery Limited

A production manager with 23 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after an investigation into missing scrap wood sale proceeds, the tribunal ruled, despite errors in the employer's spreadsheet evidence.

Sales & 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.

Former employee (6 years' service) v Causeway Heating Services Limited

A former employee with six years' service won £26,374 after resigning when he discovered the grievance appeal handler was a friend of his employer. The tribunal found the employer breached the ACAS Code and made unauthorised deductions.

Team 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.

Senior 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.

Driver 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.

Teacher 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.

NHS employee v Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

An NHS employee who tried to amend her claim three years after presenting it, adding new disability discrimination and whistleblowing allegations, has been refused by the tribunal due to the balance of hardship favouring the trust.

Security 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.

Former 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.

Former employee v Strong Maker Limited

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

Security guard (short service) v Lionhart Security Services Limited

A security guard with only weeks of service was dismissed after being accused of taking items without permission. The tribunal rejected his claims of protected disclosure detriment and notice pay, but awarded £627 for missing written particulars.

Barber'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.

Family Support Worker (14 years' service) v Leeds City Council

A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a family support worker with 14 years' service who began a personal and later romantic relationship with a service user, finding the council's decision was within the range of reasonable responses.

Dog 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.

Former employee v Ocado Central Services Ltd

A former employee with a disability succeeded in a reasonable adjustments claim after Ocado failed to implement a phased return to work recommended by occupational health. The tribunal awarded £8,271.35, including £5,000 for injury to feelings.

Kitchen porter/general assistant v Bartlett Mitchell Limited

A tribunal refused to order a claimant's representative to pay wasted costs, despite the claimant withdrawing all claims the day before the final hearing, because the respondent could not prove improper conduct.

Registered 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.

Production operative (10 months' service) v GI Recruitment Limited

A production operative who reported sexual harassment but was later dismissed for gross misconduct after leaving work early without clocking out has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer acted reasonably.

Security 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.

Client 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.

Former 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.

Finance Manager (7 years' service) v SSCP Spring Bidco Limited t/a Outcomes First Group Limited

An Employment Tribunal has dismissed all claims of maternity discrimination, harassment, victimisation and unfair dismissal brought by a Finance Manager who was made redundant shortly after returning from maternity leave.

Finance and commissioning officer (18 years' service) v Hertfordshire County Council

A finance and commissioning officer with 18 years' service was constructively dismissed after Hertfordshire County Council unfairly re-graded her role and failed to properly consider her grievance. The tribunal awarded £66,476.86.

Former 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.

Hair 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.

Personal Banker (8 years' service) v Santander UK Plc

An employment tribunal has dismissed a personal banker's claims of constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination against Santander UK Plc, finding that the final straw she relied on was innocuous and that earlier alleged breaches were not linked to her resignation.

Paramedic (27 years' service) v London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

A London Ambulance Service paramedic who was dismissed for bullying colleagues after failing a mask fit test has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's investigation was thorough and the decision reasonable.

Former 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.

Project manager (21 years' service) v Greenhey Industrial and Marine Engineering Limited

A project manager with 21 years' service was fairly dismissed after a listening device was found in his boss's office, with wires leading to his desk. The Liverpool tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.

Former employee v Beechwood Property Services Ltd

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

Front-of-house staff (16-year-old student, less than 5 months' service) v Smart NYD Ltd t/a New York Diner

A 16-year-old front-of-house worker was dismissed three days after her mother confronted the manager about sexual harassment by a chef. The Manchester tribunal awarded £13,886 for victimisation.

Gymnastics 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.

Commissioning 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.

Deputy Manager (3 years' service) v Really Flexible Care Ltd

A deputy manager with three years' service was unfairly dismissed after her employer relied solely on a council safeguarding report without conducting its own investigation or disciplinary hearing. The Watford tribunal awarded £26,926.

Boatman (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.

Minibus driver (17 and 26 years' service respectively) v Hallmark Connections Limited and First Choice Mini-Bus Service Limited

Two long-serving minibus drivers were found to have been automatically unfairly dismissed when a school transport contract was awarded to a new provider who refused to take them on. The tribunal awarded a total of £47,584.72.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Security 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.

Former employee v Royal Mail Group Ltd

A former Royal Mail employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after he and his union representative failed to attend the first hearing. The judgment was later revoked due to the rep's family bereavement, but the claim was ultimately rejected on its merits.

Former 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.

Trainee 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.

Former employee v The Blurt Foundation CIC (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation)

A former employee won automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy/maternity discrimination claims after The Blurt Foundation failed to respond. The tribunal awarded £15,093.21, including an uplift for breaching the Acas Code.

Former employee v Baber Khan

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

Chef (35 years' service) v Mr F Sanjoori and Chateau Napoleon Restaurant

A chef who worked for 35 years was made redundant without any consultation or notice when his restaurant closed. The tribunal awarded £17,766 in redundancy and notice pay, but reduced compensation for unfair dismissal by 100% because the business was bound to close.

Project 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.

Senior Lecturer (14 years' service) v University of the Arts London

A senior lecturer with 14 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after developing a romantic relationship with a student. The tribunal rejected his claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination.

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

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

Former employee v 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.

Business 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.

Former 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.

Former employee (Lead Country Accountant, 4 years' service) v Venator Materials UK Ltd

A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal, race discrimination and whistleblowing detriment have been struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend hearings.

Former 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.

Social worker (12 years' service) v Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

A social worker with 12 years' service had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims dismissed after she failed to comply with a deposit order and an unless order. Her application to set aside the dismissal was refused.

Former 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.

Sales Assistant (5 years' service) v H & M Hennes & Mauritz UK Limited

A sales assistant who relocated from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth was fairly dismissed after H&M tried but failed to find her a suitable transfer. The tribunal rejected her unfair dismissal claim.

Former employee v Hydegate Pet Resort Ltd

A former employee was unfairly dismissed after the employer failed to follow a fair procedure. The tribunal awarded a 20% uplift for breaching the ACAS Code and confirmed one month's notice pay.

Personal Assistant (6 months' service) v Club19 Limited

A tribunal rejected a wrongful dismissal claim from a PA with six months' service who was summarily dismissed after blocking her manager on WhatsApp and returning the business phone unattended. No compensation was awarded.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Business Development Manager (3 years' service) v Siemens Healthcare Ltd

A Business Development Manager who resigned claiming constructive dismissal due to race discrimination lost his case. The tribunal found Siemens Healthcare Ltd had genuine, evidence-based performance concerns and had not breached the implied term of trust and confidence.

Smart Meter Installer (11 months' service) v Morrison Data Services Limited

A smart meter installer with chronic migraines was dismissed after three months' absence. The tribunal found he was disabled but that the employer acted reasonably and did not discriminate.

Postal worker (19 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Ltd

A postal worker with 19 years' service was fairly dismissed for sending unsolicited items including scissors and a Hi Vis jacket to colleagues. The tribunal upheld Royal Mail's decision, finding the employer acted within the range of reasonable responses.

Responsive 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.

Solicitor (5 years' service) v Bishop Lloyd & Jackson Solicitors Limited

A housing solicitor was unfairly dismissed when her employer failed to properly consider a possible secondment at a sister firm. The tribunal found a 85% chance that consultation would have led to an alternative role.

Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional (2 years' service) v Mountain Healthcare Limited

A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a forensic custody nurse who could not kneel to perform CPR due to bilateral knee replacements. The employer was found to have acted within the range of reasonable responses.

Production 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.

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

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

Former 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.

Former 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.

Head 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.

Shop Assistant (9 years' service) v Tarsaim and Mandeep Sandhu t/a Station Stores

A shop assistant with nine years' service was unfairly dismissed after using the Post Office till for a personal transaction. The tribunal found the investigation was insufficient and the dismissal procedurally unfair.

Agency worker (2 days' service) v PMP Recruitment Limited

An agency worker who suffered a back injury on his second day was awarded £1,500 of a promised £3,000 signing bonus after the tribunal ruled the time off counted towards the 45-day qualifying period.

Senior 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.

Territory sales executive (16 years' service) v ATN Marketing Limited

A territory sales executive with 16 years' service was unfairly dismissed for poor performance without any prior warnings or fair procedure. The tribunal awarded £33,819 in compensation, including a 25% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.

Product Manager (7 years 9 months' service) v Vodafone Group Services Ltd

A product manager with over seven years' service resigned claiming constructive dismissal after his role was redefined under a new operating model. The tribunal found no breach of contract.

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

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

Long-Term Delivery Postperson (17 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Limited

A postman with 17 years' service was fairly dismissed after a member of the public reported him drinking alcohol from a can and driving away. The tribunal found Royal Mail's investigation and decision were reasonable.

Former 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.

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

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

Former employee v 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.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Care 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.

Former employee (patient transport/administrative role) v Medicare EMS Group UK Limited

A former employee who brought claims for unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination had her case struck out after failing to comply with orders and not attending the hearing.

Former 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.

Band 5 Staff Nurse (6 years' service) v Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board

A Band 5 Staff Nurse was constructively dismissed after making protected disclosures about patient safety and an alleged assault. The tribunal found the Health Board subjected her to detriments including suspension and a flawed disciplinary process.

Former 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.

Support worker (2.5 months' service) v Accomplish Group Limited

A support worker with 2.5 months' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after swearing at a person they supported. The tribunal rejected claims of disability discrimination because the employer did not know of his undiagnosed ADHD.

Manual 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.

Traffic Order/Project Engineer (11 years' service) v London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

An engineer with 11 years' service resigned by email but the council's IT system quarantined it; the disciplinary hearing went ahead and she was dismissed. The tribunal struck out her discrimination and victimisation claims.

Band 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.

Studio 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.

HGV 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.

Post office assistant/shop assistant (26 years' service) v Fabpost Ltd

A post office assistant with 26 years' service was dismissed after her employer sold the shop. The tribunal found a TUPE transfer had taken place, so liability for her claims passed to the new owner and her former employer was not liable.

Train 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.

Former employee (rehabilitation sector) v KTB Rehabilitation Ltd

A tribunal extended time for an unfair dismissal claim filed 11 days late, but struck it out for lack of merit. The claimant succeeded only on a breach of contract claim for notice pay, receiving £948.78.

Healthcare assistant (probationary period) v Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

A healthcare assistant who was dismissed during his probationary period for sickness absence and conduct issues has lost his claims of sex and disability discrimination against Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. The tribunal found no unlawful discrimination, failure to make reasonable adjustments, or victimisation.

Former 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.

Print manager (12 years' service) v JEM Packaging Ltd

A print manager with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed after refusing two minor clauses in a new contract. The tribunal found the employer acted unreasonably by treating fire-and-rehire as a first resort. Compensation: £17,749.

Assistant 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.

Security 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.

Bid Manager (12 years' service) v Mears Group plc

A tribunal found that Mears Group plc unfairly dismissed a Bid Manager with spinal injuries and victimised her for raising concerns about reasonable adjustments. She was awarded £964,465.37.

Maths teacher and KS5 coordinator (2 years' service) v Middlesex Learning Partnership

A maths teacher with less than two years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct. The employment tribunal dismissed his unfair dismissal claim for lack of jurisdiction and found no race discrimination.

Security Officer (6 years' service) v Alpha Response 2004 Ltd t/a Red Support Services

A security officer with six years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV footage showed he left his post without authorisation on multiple occasions. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.

Sign 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.

Customer assistant (7 years' service) v Marks and Spencer PLC

A customer assistant with autism was unfairly dismissed by Marks and Spencer after leaning on a colleague, as the tribunal found the employer failed to consider his condition or obtain updated medical reports.

Former 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.

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

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

Professional footballer v Queens Park Rangers Football and Athletic Club Limited

A tribunal ruled that a QPR footballer's unfair dismissal claim was brought too late, but allowed his race and harassment claims against the club, manager John Yems and Crawley Town to go forward due to his severe depression.

Assistant manager (6 years' service) v Ms K Foley Gardner and Mr P Gardner, a partnership

An assistant manager who was placed on garden leave without a contractual clause had his final week's pay unlawfully deducted. The tribunal awarded £538 for notice pay but dismissed his unfair dismissal claim as out of time.

Former 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.

Production 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.

Software developer (contractor, 6 weeks' service) v Sky UK Limited

A software developer who raised concerns about multi-user discrimination in a Slack channel has lost his whistleblowing claim after the tribunal found his message did not amount to a protected disclosure of information.

Field engineers v Kalamazoo IT Limited

Four field engineers were unfairly dismissed when their employer told them they had transferred to a new contractor under TUPE, but no transfer had occurred. The tribunal awarded over £114,000 in total.

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

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

Security Officer (13 years' service) v Secure Frontline Services Limited

A tribunal found that a security officer with 13 years' service was unfairly dismissed after being sacked by email without any disciplinary hearing, but reduced her compensation to zero because her own conduct contributed entirely to the dismissal.

Plant 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.

Administrative Officer (2 years' service) v Brook Street Limited

A tribunal has allowed an administrative officer to amend her disability discrimination claim to include a section 15 claim, while refusing to add new disabilities. The respondent's strike-out applications were largely rejected.

Former 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.

Weekend Support Worker (2 years' service) v Our Place Schools Ltd

A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Weekend Support Worker who was absent for nearly two years and failed to engage with welfare meetings or provide medical evidence. The employer, Our Place Schools Ltd, was found to have acted reasonably.

Farm worker (40 years' service) v G.E. Spence and Sons (a partnership)

A farm worker with 40 years' service was sent a P45 in the post while off sick with cauda equina syndrome. The tribunal found he was unfairly dismissed, discriminated against because of his disability, and awarded over £26,800.

Finance 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.

Care worker (4 years' service) v R2

A care worker with four years' service was unfairly dismissed after an incident with his client. The tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair and awarded £2,975 after deductions.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Former employee (30 years' service) v Dunwood Specialties Limited

A tribunal found that Dunwood Specialties Limited unfairly dismissed a long-serving employee after failing to follow any disciplinary process, but reduced compensation by 80% because the employee would likely have been dismissed anyway.

Office administrator (4 years' service) v Beaumont and Fletcher Ltd

A tribunal found that an office administrator was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer included unparticularised criticisms about her appearance and relationships with colleagues in a capability letter. She was awarded £3,497.79, reduced by 75% for contributory fault.

Community Engagement Officer (agency worker) v Umbrella-Company Limited

An agency worker who claimed she was dismissed for whistleblowing had her interim relief application refused because she could not show a 'pretty good chance' of proving she was an employee of the respondent.

Midwife (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.

Former 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.

Lead 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.

Agency worker (Housing Officer, temporary cover) v Notting Hill Genesis

An agency worker who was dismissed after taking three days off without permission to care for his son has lost his claims of race and sex discrimination against Notting Hill Genesis.

Associate Land Director (8 years' service) v Thakeham Homes Limited

An associate land director who resigned after his employer refused to pay £12,000 commission he claimed under an oral agreement lost his unfair dismissal claim, but won £2,585 for unpaid wages.

Registered nurse (band 5, 6 years' service) v Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

A band 5 nurse with six years' unblemished service was fairly dismissed after CCTV showed her dragging a vulnerable patient with learning disabilities along the floor. The employment tribunal rejected her unfair and wrongful dismissal claims.

Bus driver (5 years' service) v Abellio London Ltd

An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a bus driver with five years' service who drove through a red light, finding the employer's decision was within the range of reasonable responses.

Residential Support Worker (11 months' service) v Roundabout Limited

A tribunal dismissed claims of automatic unfair dismissal, pregnancy discrimination, race discrimination and victimisation brought by a Residential Support Worker who was dismissed after breaching Covid protocols. The employer was ordered to pay £1,355.65 for giving only one week's notice instead of four.

General Operative (5 years' service) v Amalga Ltd

A general operative who flew to Slovakia while on furlough was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, the tribunal has ruled.

Groom (2 months' service) v Billy Davidson NV Stables Ltd

A groom employed for just two months was awarded £485 after her employer paid her less than the agreed £300 per week. The Teesside tribunal found the employer had made unlawful deductions from wages.

QA operative (6 years' service) v Curry’s Group Limited

A QA operative with six years' service resigned after his grievance was rejected, claiming constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the employer had reasonable and proper cause for all its actions.

Ward manager (12 years' service) v Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

A ward manager with 12 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after the trust used CCTV and fob records to investigate her hours. The tribunal found the dismissal fair but awarded £10,269.96 for breach of contract — she should have received notice pay.

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

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

Former employee (medical centre) v Dr S Zaidi

A tribunal found that a medical centre employee was disabled from December 2019 due to anxiety and depression, earlier than the employer conceded. The ruling confirms that mental impairments can be 'long-term' even before 12 months have passed.

Train driver (10 years' service) v Arriva Rail London Limited

An employment tribunal has ruled that Arriva Rail London fairly dismissed a train driver of 10 years who tested positive for cannabis metabolites in a random drug test, rejecting his defence that the result was caused by CBD oil.

Yard Controller (30 years' service) v Abellio East Anglia Limited T/A Greater Anglia

A yard controller with 30 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a 16-second delay in stopping a train due to a radio failure. The tribunal found the employer's investigation was inadequate and the procedure fell outside the range of reasonable responses.

Former employee v Drainforce Rail Ltd

Five former employees of Drainforce Rail Ltd were unfairly dismissed in a redundancy process, but their claims for a statutory redundancy payment failed. The tribunal awarded a total of £23,911.04.

Swimming teacher (8 years' service) v Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust

A swimming teacher with 8 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after telling a 10-year-old pupil 'it looks like you work out'. The Leeds tribunal upheld the employer's decision, citing safeguarding concerns.

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

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

Cleaner (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.

Window 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.

Deputy 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.

Former employee v The CS Group Limited

A former employee with less than two years' service was awarded £3,876 after the tribunal found unauthorised wage deductions and a breach of contract over notice pay. The employer also failed to provide written particulars.

Former employee v Xace Limited

A former employee forgot about an occupational health report and disclosed it late. The employer's application for £12,166 in costs was refused by the tribunal.

Finance Director (24 years' service) v Artem Ltd

A tribunal found that a finance director with 24 years' service was constructively dismissed and subjected to sex and race discrimination after being passed over for managing director and told her chairman had lost confidence in her. She was awarded £112,007.

Head of Sales (2 years' service) v Pendragon Plc t/a Stratstone BMW

A tribunal found the dismissal of a Head of Sales was procedurally unfair due to a flawed appeal and inconsistent treatment, but awarded no compensation because of the employee's contributory conduct.

Workshop 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.

Spray operator (10 years' service) v AF Machinery Limited

A spray operator who claimed constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination lost all claims at tribunal, which found he resigned to retire to Wales rather than because of any breach by his employer.

Support 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.

Apprentice (digital marketing) v A & T Trained Dogs Limited

A digital marketing apprentice who was dismissed days after writing to her employer about an unpaid tax rebate has won her claim for automatically unfair dismissal. The Manchester tribunal awarded £3,963.97 in compensation.

Senior care assistant (2 years' service) v Mr J W Nunn trading as Primrose Lodge

A senior care assistant who resigned after a manager swore at her and a grievance was poorly handled has won her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found a fundamental breach of trust and confidence.

Sales advisor (2 years 7 months' service) v Bellway Homes Limited

A sales advisor who resigned after receiving a final written warning for selling a show-home sofa on Facebook Marketplace has lost her claim for constructive unfair dismissal against Bellway Homes Limited. The tribunal found the employer's disciplinary process was reasonable and no fundamental breach of contract occurred.

Head of PE Faculty (7 years' service) v Kings Monkton School Limited

A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Head of PE who authorised the use of another pupil's inhaler for a child with severe allergies during an off-site lesson. All disability discrimination claims also failed.

Customer 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.

Former 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.

D&A Analyst (2 years' service) v National Westminster Bank Plc

A tribunal found that National Westminster Bank Plc unfairly dismissed a D&A Analyst for relationship breakdown, but ruled that he would have been dismissed within a month anyway and that his own conduct contributed entirely to his dismissal, resulting in no compensation.

Contract Manager (2 years' service) v British Tourist Authority

A contract manager who was dismissed after returning from maternity leave has been awarded £39,538 after a tribunal found her dismissal was automatically unfair because it was connected to her maternity leave.

Former employee (11 years' service) v Catwalk Dogs St Helens Ltd

A former employee with 11 years' service was unfairly dismissed and underpaid the national minimum wage. The tribunal awarded £4,694.53, including an ACAS uplift.

Trainee 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.

Venue 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.

Finance 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.

Managing 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.

Childcare nursery assistant (3 months' service) v Ms Tika Mesha Williams

A nursery assistant with just 3 months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after she raised concerns about being paid below the national minimum wage and not receiving rest breaks. The tribunal awarded £5,433.98.

Nursery nurse (2 years 10 months' service) v Foster Park Primary School

A nursery nurse who resigned after receiving a final written warning for refusing to self-isolate despite being advised to do so has lost her constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims.

Early 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.

HGV driver (4 years' service) v Lindab Limited

An HGV driver who used a company fuel card for his personal vehicle and falsified time sheets was fairly dismissed. The tribunal rejected his claims of race discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Project Manager (1 year 8 months' service) v essDOCS EMEA LIMITED

A tribunal found that a manager sharing a picture provided in confidence during a grievance appeal amounted to direct sex discrimination. The claimant was awarded £2,331.98.

Site 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.

Former 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.

Highways Maintenance Operative (5 years' service) v Amey Services Ltd

A Highways Maintenance Operative was unfairly dismissed after admitting to stealing diesel, but the tribunal found the investigation and disciplinary process were procedurally flawed.

Finance director (38 years' service) v Implex Consultants Ltd

A finance director with 38 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after taking confidential documents from a locked cupboard to help a family member in a legal dispute with his employer. The tribunal rejected his whistleblowing claims.

Purge and relight engineer (5 years' service) v Network Plus Services Limited

A purge and relight engineer with five years' service was unfairly dismissed after a dispute over whether he was told to return to a work site. The tribunal found the employer failed to consider the possibility of miscommunication and did not interview a key witness.

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

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

Material Flow Manager (4 years' service) v Games Workshop Limited

A Material Flow Manager who resigned after receiving a first written warning for misleading an employee about a promotion and back pay has lost his constructive unfair dismissal claim.

Dog 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.

Former employee v Holland and Barrett Retail Ltd

A former employee won her unfair and wrongful dismissal claims against Holland and Barrett, but an 80% reduction for contributory conduct cut her compensation to £3,407.

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

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

Former operative (facilities management) v Ian Williams Ltd

A former operative who resigned after just five weeks with a new employer lost his constructive unfair dismissal claim but won £507 in notice pay after being told to leave immediately.

Area sales manager (7 years' service) v Core Communications Retail Limited

An area sales manager with 7 years' service was fairly dismissed after admitting to logging visits that never happened and making cash sales. The tribunal found the employer's decision was within the range of reasonable responses.

Health Care Assistant (7 years' service) v Guy’s & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

A healthcare assistant with 7 years' service was dismissed after 20 months' sick leave due to a work-related arm and neck injury. The tribunal found the NHS trust's decision was proportionate, balancing patient safety and staffing needs.

Bus operations manager (4 years' service) v Rowgate Group Ltd and CE Jeatt & Sons Ltd

A bus operations manager was unfairly dismissed after recording a colleague dancing to 'The Stripper'. The employer conceded liability and was ordered to pay £52,190.47.

Former employee v Aspinalls Club Limited t/a Crown London Aspinalls

A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims against Aspinalls Club were struck out after repeated failures to provide required documents and respond to tribunal orders.

Deputy Managing Director (15 years' service) v Phase II International Ltd

A deputy managing director with 15 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed misconduct process. The tribunal found the decision-maker had prejudged the outcome, but applied a 50% Polkey reduction.

Senior 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.

Former 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.

Former employee v Mihomecare Limited

A former care worker succeeded in her unfair dismissal claim against Mihomecare Limited, but the tribunal reduced her compensation to zero because of her own conduct and the likelihood she would have been dismissed anyway.

Office 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.

Senior financial assistant (35 years' service in local government) v Connah’s Quay Town Council

A senior financial assistant with 35 years' service in local government was told she lacked the two-year continuity needed for an ordinary unfair dismissal claim after just one month with a new council. The tribunal dismissed her argument that her contract preserved her previous service.

Care 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.

Former 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.

Deputy Chief Executive (12 years' service) v Alice (Relief of Poverty Advancement of Community)

A deputy chief executive with 12 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after claiming nursery fees from the charity she helped establish. The tribunal upheld the unfair dismissal claim but awarded £4,296 for wrongful dismissal and a defective written statement.

Business Coordinator (NHS, 3 years' service) v Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A tribunal rejected claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination by a Business Coordinator who refused a restructured role and went on sick leave. The dismissal for 'some other substantial reason' was fair.

Accounts Administrator / Finance employee (6 years' service) v Innovation First International (UK) Limited

A tribunal refused to strike out an employer's response despite the claimant's allegations of unreasonable conduct, allowing the case to proceed to a full hearing.

Beauty Consultant (2 weeks' service) v Elle Beauty Limited t/a Elevatione Time Stops London

A beauty consultant who was dismissed by WhatsApp after just 10 days lost her race discrimination claim but won £382 for unpaid training days and underpayment.

Cabin crew and purser (35 years' service) v British Airways plc

An employment tribunal has upheld British Airways' decision to dismiss a cabin crew member with 35 years' service for gross misconduct after she made racist comments about a doctor and left hospital while self-isolating with suspected COVID-19.

Former employee v Xiamen Ason Products Limited

A former employee who was dismissed without notice by Xiamen Ason Products Limited has been awarded £15,495.72 for breach of contract and failure to provide a written statement of particulars.

Former 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.

Warehouse operative and union convener (5 years' service) v DHL Services Ltd

A warehouse operative and union convener was fairly dismissed after falsely claiming to be a union member's representative when calling the employer's solicitors. The tribunal rejected his claims of automatic and ordinary unfair dismissal.

Online 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.

Bus 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.

Former employee v Local Plumbers We Care Limited

A former employee was automatically unfairly dismissed after raising health and safety concerns. The tribunal awarded £7,947 including a 25% ACAS uplift after the employer failed to attend the hearing.

Cleaner v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited

A cleaner who received a final written warning but was not dismissed brought an unfair dismissal claim 65 days out of time. The tribunal found no dismissal occurred and refused to extend the deadline.

Payroll clerk/Bookkeeper (10 years' service) v Philips Accountants (Southgate) Ltd

A payroll clerk with a decade of service was dismissed on the same day an incident occurred, without any investigation or prior warnings. The tribunal awarded £10,384.50 for unfair and wrongful dismissal.

Former employee v Currys Group Ltd

An unfair dismissal claim against Currys Group Ltd has been struck out after the former employee failed to comply with case management orders, did not contact the tribunal or employer for over four months, and did not attend the hearing.

Transport Team Manager (15 years' service) v The Co-operative Group Limited

A Transport Team Manager with 15 years' service resigned after a series of disputes over performance grading and rota changes. The tribunal dismissed his constructive unfair dismissal claim, finding he had affirmed the contract by continuing to work after deciding to leave.

Senior mental health practitioner (26 years' service) v Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

A senior mental health practitioner with 26 years' service was constructively dismissed after the trust took nine months to investigate a minor disciplinary matter and failed to handle his grievance promptly. The tribunal found a repudiatory breach of trust and confidence.

Food Service Coach (3 years 8 months' service) v Activate Learning

A food service coach who resigned citing racist comments and harassment lost her constructive dismissal and discrimination claims after the tribunal found she had affirmed her contract by continuing to work for 20 months.

Team Supervisor (17 years' service) v Wilko Ltd

A tribunal found that Wilko Ltd unfairly dismissed a long-serving team supervisor for smoking on company property, but reduced compensation by 50% due to her admitting the misconduct.

Shift manager (2 years' service) v Lidl Great Britain Limited

A shift manager at Lidl was sexually harassed by a deputy store manager, paid less than male colleagues, and forced to resign. The tribunal awarded £50,884.62.

Solicitor (consultant) v Paula Felton t/a Felton Solicitors

A solicitor who alleged his firm was overbilling a client lost his whistleblowing detriment claim. The tribunal found the firm's reasons for ending his contract were genuine and unrelated to his disclosures.

Apprentice 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.

Cleaner (12 years' service) v Whipcoot Developments Limited and Whipcott Getaways Limited

A cleaner with 12 years' service was dismissed on the day her employment transferred to a new company. The tribunal found the dismissal automatically unfair and awarded £3,025.24, including an uplift for ignoring her grievance.

Project 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.

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

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

Leading 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.

Customer service advisor (7 years' service) v Dermalogica UK Limited

A customer service advisor with 7 years' service was fairly dismissed for posting critical comments about her employer on Facebook during the first COVID-19 lockdown. The tribunal found the employer's decision fell within the range of reasonable responses.

Accounts 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.

Managing Director (8 years' service) v Summit Chairs Limited

A tribunal has dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination brought by a managing director with 8 years' service who was made redundant during the COVID-19 pandemic. No compensation was awarded.

Customer 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.

Senior 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.

Sales 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.

Assistant Service Manager (3 years' service) v BaxterStorey Limited

A tribunal has rejected a constructive unfair dismissal claim from an assistant service manager who resigned after working up to 12-hour days, finding the employer did not require or expect the excessive hours.

Former 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.

General 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.

Former 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.

Line operator (4 years 8 months' service) v Nestle UK Limited

A line operator with 4 years 8 months' service who resigned after being told a transfer to Halifax could not be guaranteed within 3-4 weeks has lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim against Nestle UK Limited.

Support 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.

Former employee v Katie Hillier Limited

A former employee on maternity leave was unfairly dismissed and denied two months' contractual notice. The tribunal awarded £7,229.68 including injury to feelings and corrected a miscalculation on reconsideration.

Sports 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.

Senior driver (18 years' service) v The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

An employment tribunal dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and racial harassment from two former employees of the UAE Embassy, finding that their discrimination complaints were brought too late and that a redundancy selection based on performance was not tainted by race.

Veterinary receptionist (8 years' service) v Hills Park Veterinary Group Ltd.

An employment tribunal found that a veterinary receptionist with 8 years' service was constructively and unfairly dismissed after enduring a series of sex-related comments and unwanted physical contact from a colleague. The tribunal upheld claims of harassment and sex discrimination.

Branch manager (6 years' service) v Sequence (UK) Limited

A branch manager who resigned claiming constructive dismissal and race discrimination has had all his claims dismissed by an employment tribunal, which also ordered him to repay £17,727.86 in overpaid commission.

Rebuild Repair Engineer (3 years' service) v Finning (UK) Limited

A Rebuild Repair Engineer was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after improvising a complex lift without proper equipment or training, breaching the company's Lifesaving Rules. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.

In-store service advisor (15 years' service) v Currys Group Limited

An in-store service advisor with 15 years' service resigned claiming constructive unfair dismissal after a disciplinary warning and grievance process. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of trust and confidence, and the claim was dismissed.

HGV Driver (17 years' service) v Hopkinson Waste Management Limited

A default judgment for unfair dismissal was revoked after the employer argued it had informally requested an extension. The case will now proceed to a full hearing.

Former employee v Marex Financial

A former employee was fairly dismissed after entering his workplace out of hours despite a final written warning. A Teams chat showing he planned to evade security was key evidence. The tribunal dismissed his unfair dismissal claim and refused the employer's costs application.

Apprentice ground worker (9 months' service) v Morgan Sindall Construction Infrastructure Ltd

An apprentice ground worker with 9 months' service was wrongfully dismissed for misconduct, but the tribunal limited his damages to 10 days' pay because he would have been made redundant within weeks.

Transport 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.

TSU Admin Assistant Support Worker (4 years' service) v University of the West of England

An employment tribunal has dismissed all claims brought by a support worker against the University of the West of England, finding that his dismissal following the expiry of a fixed-term contract and an irretrievable breakdown in the working relationship was fair.

Supply teacher (6 years' service) v Conwy County Borough Council and The Governing Body of Ysgol Nant y Groes

A tribunal dismissed claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal brought by a supply teacher whose role ended when a permanent teacher was appointed. No compensation was awarded.

Former employee (fixed-term contract worker) v University of the West of England

A former fixed-term contract worker lost his whistleblowing detriment claim after presenting it nearly a year late. The tribunal also dismissed all other claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination.

Support worker (fixed-term contracts) v University of the West of England

A support worker who claimed his dismissal was automatically unfair for whistleblowing lost his case after the tribunal found no link between his disclosures and the end of his fixed-term contract.

Pub 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.

Former 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.

Security 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.

Senior 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.

Night Shift Postman (34 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Ltd

A night shift postman with 34 years of service was fairly dismissed for intimidating a colleague, the tribunal ruled, rejecting claims that the process was flawed.

Former employee v Peter's Food Services Limited

A former employee who left work because he felt too ill to handle food safely was automatically unfairly dismissed. The tribunal awarded £1,092 in compensation.

Store 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.

Former 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.

Senior 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.

Head 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.

Shop 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.

UK 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.

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

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

Programme Delivery Manager (9 years' service) v Aster Group

A Programme Delivery Manager with nine years' service resigned during a redundancy consultation and claimed constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal dismissed her claim, finding that the employer's conduct was not a fundamental breach of contract.

Sales employee (brief period) v Nowy Styl UK Limited

A sales employee who brought a £25,000 commission claim was awarded just £716.40. Both sides' applications for costs were refused.

Administrator, Office Manager and Business Manager and Compliance Officer (10 years' service) v Peter Radelat t/a PR Employment Law Specialists

An employment law specialist who closed his business due to ill health was found to have unfairly dismissed his administrator of 10 years. The tribunal awarded compensation for the unfair dismissal and failure to provide written particulars.

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

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

Cleaner 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.

Former 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.

Former 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.

Sales manager (13 years' service) v Alan Howard (Stockport) Ltd

A sales manager with 13 years' service resigned claiming loss of trust and confidence after a sick pay dispute and disciplinary warning. The tribunal rejected his constructive unfair dismissal claim, finding no fundamental breach of contract.

Customer Service Assistant (later Train Operator) v London Underground Ltd

A London Underground train operator was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after refusing to provide a hair sample for drug testing, the tribunal has ruled.

Production Operative (3 years 10 months' service) v Kettle Foods Limited

A production operative who was dismissed after over a year of sickness absence has had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims struck out. The tribunal found she was not disabled and her dismissal was fair.

Former employee v Refuel Forecourt Limited

A former employee who resigned from Refuel Forecourt Limited was unable to pursue unfair dismissal due to less than 2 years' service, and her breach of contract claim for notice pay also failed. The tribunal awarded her £10 for unpaid wages.

Night 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.

Senior Lettings Negotiator (3 years' service) v HR Lettings Limited

A senior lettings negotiator who resigned after a shouting incident and a moved desk lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found no breach of trust and confidence by HR Lettings Limited.

Assistant Store Manager (5 years' service) v Hugo Boss UK Limited

An assistant store manager who resigned claiming constructive dismissal and race discrimination has lost his case. The tribunal found no breach of trust and confidence and no evidence of discrimination.

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (2.5 years' service) v South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust

An occupational therapy instructor who was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct saw his claim dismissed because he presented it too late. The tribunal found he could have brought it in time.

Restaurant 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.

Business Analyst / Product Owner (4 years' service) v Bud Systems Limited

A tribunal has ruled that Bud Systems Limited fairly dismissed a business analyst who had been on sick leave for 16 months with anxiety and depression. All discrimination claims also failed.

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

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

Administrator (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.

Associate director/senior project manager and quantity surveyor (5 years' service) v Lucas Lee Ltd

A Leeds tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim from an associate director made redundant after his role was restructured. The judge found the employer's consultation and selection process was fair, even though the only alternative roles offered came with a salary cut from £70,000 to £30,000.

Former 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.

Senior sales consultant v Sevco 5075 Ltd T/a FASTSIGNS Hammersmith

A senior sales consultant who was placed on furlough without his knowledge and continued working full-time has won his constructive dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's actions breached trust and confidence.

Former 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.

Former 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.

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

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

Executive General Manager (2 years' service) v Eastman Staples Ltd

An executive general manager with two years' service was unfairly dismissed for alleged gross misconduct. The company entered liquidation and did not defend the claim, resulting in a £13,716 award.

Head of Investments (3 years 7 months' service) v Ahauz Ltd.

A head of investments was unfairly dismissed on redundancy grounds. The tribunal awarded £49,992 compensation, noting his reasonable fear of breaching broad restrictive covenants hindered his job search.

Branch manager (15 years' service) v Travis Perkins PLC

A branch manager with 15 years' service was suspended for alleged gross misconduct after handing in his notice. The tribunal found it was a 'witch hunt' and awarded a 25% ACAS uplift for failing to follow the code.

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

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

Support 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.

Warehouse operative (12 years' service) v Stanley Black & Decker Limited

A warehouse operative with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for grabbing colleagues' private areas. The tribunal found the employer had reasonable grounds for its belief despite the operative's conspiracy claims.

Maintenance technician (3 years' service) v APM Nationwide Ltd

A maintenance technician was unfairly dismissed after being accused of defaming his employer. The tribunal found the investigation was minimal, the outcome predetermined, and the appeal conducted by the managing director's brother-in-law. He was awarded £10,896.94.

Former employee (4 years' service) v Department for Work and Pensions

A Department for Work and Pensions employee who was sacked for secretly recording colleagues has won his unfair dismissal claim after the tribunal found serious flaws in the disciplinary process. He was awarded £25,788 after reductions for his own contribution.

Former 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.

Tanker driver (5 years' service) v Hoyer Gas & Petroleum Logistics Limited

A tanker driver was unfairly dismissed after failing to report dropping a hose on her foot, but the tribunal found she would have been dismissed anyway, awarding only £807.

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

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

Warehouse operative (5 months' service) v Lidl Great Britain Limited

A warehouse operative with five months' service who stopped attending work after a child maintenance deduction from his wages was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal rejected all claims of unauthorised deductions and wrongful dismissal.

Customer Accounts Officer (12 years' service) v Morrison Data Services (Water) Limited

A Customer Accounts Officer with 12 years' service resigned claiming constructive dismissal after a TUPE transfer. The tribunal dismissed both the unfair and wrongful dismissal claims, finding no repudiatory breach.

Employee (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.

Car Parking Manager (10 years' service) v Westfield Europe Ltd

A 10-year employee who resigned claiming constructive dismissal after being furloughed, placed on a performance improvement plan and having his grievance rejected has lost his case. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of trust and confidence.

Former 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.

Store manager (Vodafone franchise) v Kotak Communications Limited

A store manager who was off sick for over a year was fairly dismissed on capability grounds, the tribunal ruled, rejecting claims of disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Teacher (Course Leader for Ethics and Philosophy, 8 years' service) v Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust

A tribunal found that a teacher's dismissal for gross misconduct after visiting a student's home was fair, but the school breached his contract by dismissing without notice.

Former 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.

Taxi 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.

Healthcare 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.

Former 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.

Community Hub Director (11 years' service) v Santander UK PLC

A Community Hub Director with 11 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after allegedly faking a stolen card. The tribunal struck out his unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims as having no reasonable prospects of success.

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

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

Personal 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.

Trainee pharmacy adviser v Boots Management Services Limited

A trainee pharmacy adviser who alleged she was discriminated against because of her race and sex when she was not signed off her training programme has had her claims dismissed by the Reading Employment Tribunal.

Quality Improvement Manager (probationary employee) v BPP University Ltd

A Quality Improvement Manager dismissed while on probation after her miscarriage lost her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. The tribunal found the decision was based on genuine performance concerns and a breakdown in working relationships, not pregnancy.

Head 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.

Former 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.

Venue stylist/stationery assistant (5 months' service) v Flossie's Wedding Limited

A venue stylist dismissed during probation for poor performance failed to prove wrongful dismissal. The tribunal found no breach of contract even though the employer had no written disciplinary or grievance policies.

Head 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.

Priest (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.

Former 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.

Booking Coordinator (probationary employee) v London Fire Commissioner

A Booking Coordinator who was dismissed during her probation for attendance issues failed to prove disability discrimination. The tribunal found the London Fire Commissioner acted reasonably given her short service and multiple probation extensions.

Barmaid (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.

Former 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.

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

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

Marketing associate (1 year 4 months' service) v Arapina Bakery Ltd

A marketing associate who shouted at his boss and threatened to force entry into the bakery was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal rejected his claim for notice pay.

Head 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.

Apprentice roofer (10 months' service) v Mr Kevin Mason t/a Kevin Mason Roofing Services

An apprentice roofer with 10 months' service was wrongfully dismissed after raising health and safety concerns. The tribunal awarded £3,012.50 for breach of his common law apprenticeship contract.

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

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

Trainee 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.

Employee, shareholder and director v Arcstream Ltd (In Liquidation)

A director and shareholder was summarily dismissed without any disciplinary process or notice. The tribunal awarded £16,916.86 for unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Lead 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.

Former employee v The Collective (Living) Limited (in administration)

A tribunal dismissed a former employee's claim against her employer's insurer, finding the insurer was entitled to avoid the policy because the employer had dismissed her against legal advice. No damages were awarded.

Bus 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.

Payroll administrator and receptionist (20 years' service) v Johnsons Financial Management Ltd

A payroll administrator with 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed capability process that lacked warnings, investigation, and an appeal. The tribunal awarded £28,333, including a 25% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.

Chef (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.

Headteacher (5 years 6 months' service) v Governing Body of Northwood Community Primary School and Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

A headteacher with over five years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed investigation into his decision to engage a former teacher subject to a Prohibition Order. The tribunal found the employer failed to consider alternatives to dismissal.

Postman (16 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Ltd

A postman with 16 years' service who took undelivered mail home on Christmas Eve had his unfair dismissal claim struck out after the tribunal found his conduct during proceedings was scandalous, unreasonable, and vexatious.

Security 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.

Care Assistant (2 years' service) v WT UK OPCO Ltd (formerly Gracewell Healthcare 3 Ltd)

A care assistant with two years' service was unfairly dismissed for alleged gross misconduct after a flawed investigation. The tribunal awarded £27,316, including a 25% ACAS uplift for the employer's failure to follow the ACAS Code.

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

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

Former employee v Network Rail Infrastructure Limited

A former employee won an unfair dismissal claim against Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, but saw compensation slashed by 80% because they would have been dismissed anyway, plus a further deduction for failing to look for work.

Practice 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.

Former employee v HYPHA Restaurants Limited

A former employee of HYPHA Restaurants Limited has won £5,421.70 after the company dismissed her with only one week's notice instead of the contractual month, and failed to pay pension contributions and holiday pay.

Operations Manager (6 months' service) v Demicon Limited

An operations manager with asthma was constructively dismissed after being placed on short-time work for raising health and safety concerns during the first COVID-19 lockdown. The tribunal awarded £27,871 in damages.

Head 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.

Teaching Assistant v Three Milestone Education Ltd

A teaching assistant was unfairly dismissed over a cocaine incident at a special needs school, but received no compensation because she would have been sacked anyway. A second assistant won a disability discrimination claim after her mother was refused as a companion at her disciplinary hearing.

Blind 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.

Senior 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.

Former 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.

Motor 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.

Former employee v Callacab (UK) Ltd (in liquidation)

A former employee won over £41,000 in compensation for sex discrimination and unfair dismissal after her employer failed to defend the claim.

Recruitment 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.

Band 6 Deputy Team Leader/Clinical Charge Nurse (Mental Health Nurse) v South West London & St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

A mental health nurse who resigned after her employer failed to support her return to work was actually dismissed during her notice period without a fair reason. The trust admitted unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal.

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

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

Former employee (construction labourer) v St Edward Homes Limited

An employment tribunal struck out a series of claims brought by a former construction labourer against multiple respondents, finding them to be res judicata, an abuse of process, and totally without merit. The claimant was ordered to pay £20,000 in costs and £1,786 in preparation time.

Former employee v St Edward Homes Limited

A former employee's claim for protected disclosure detriment was struck out after the tribunal found the alleged acts were covered by judicial proceedings immunity and the claim was an abuse of process. A costs order of £20,000 was made.