Partial win

Taxi driver (private hire vehicle) v Mr R Tidman

A private hire taxi driver was found to be an employee of the vehicle owner and a worker of the dispatch company. He was awarded £5,181.48 for unlawful deduction of wages, but his age discrimination claim was dismissed.

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.

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.

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.

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 Miss Sparkles 2 You Ltd

A former employee with less than two years' service had her unfair dismissal claim struck out, but won £340 in unauthorised deduction and breach of contract claims.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Fox Networking UK Ltd

A former employee who was dismissed without notice after less than two years' service had their unfair dismissal claim struck out, but won £1,514 for notice and holiday pay.

Project Manager (2 months' service) v Phoenix Social Enterprise Ltd

A tribunal ruled that a Project Manager who worked for just two months at Phoenix Social Enterprise Ltd was a worker, not an employee, meaning she can claim unpaid wages and holiday pay but not unfair dismissal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former employee v Esto Es Espana Ltd

A former employee of Esto Es Espana Ltd had their unfair dismissal claim thrown out because they had worked for less than two years. However, they were awarded £953 for unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract, and unpaid annual leave.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Strong Maker Limited

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

Former employee v 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 (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.

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.

Former employee v Unique Training Group Ltd

A former employee won over £4,100 in unpaid wages and notice pay, but their unfair dismissal claim failed for lack of two years' 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former employee v Marks and Spencer plc

A former Marks and Spencer employee had several claims struck out due to lack of reasonable prospect of success, but race and religion discrimination claims survive subject to small deposits.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Director and shareholder (co-founder) v Capital Computer Care Ltd

A director and 45% shareholder who received a fixed monthly PAYE payment for over 30 years was found not to be an employee or worker. The tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction over his unfair dismissal claim, but his age discrimination claim can proceed as an office holder.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Compliance Engineer (contractor, 7 months' service) v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd

A contractor at Jaguar Land Rover succeeded in claims of sex-related harassment after a male colleague entered her home while she was in the shower and later sent flowers. The tribunal upheld three of five harassment allegations.

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.

Former employee v Total Support Services Limited

A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination were struck out for failing to pursue them, but the tribunal allowed her claims for notice pay and holiday pay to proceed as they were undisputed.

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

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

Former employee 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 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.

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.

Casual road safety trainer (22 years' service) v Lancashire County Council

A tribunal ruled that a casual Bikeability trainer who worked for Lancashire County Council for 22 years was not an employee under a global contract, and her unfair dismissal claim was out of time. However, her redundancy payment claim can proceed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Senior customer service adviser (15 months' service) v Saint-Gobain Building Distribution Ltd t/a Jewson

A senior customer service adviser with less than two years' service had his unfair dismissal claim thrown out for being presented 4.5 months late, but his discrimination claims will proceed to a full hearing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Alan Holmes t/a Art Services

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because they had worked for the employer for less than two years. However, they won a small award for unpaid notice pay.

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.

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

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

Former employee (8 years' service) v Z

A former employee with 8 years' service has won claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, unpaid holiday pay and unauthorised deductions, receiving over £16,000. Her disability discrimination claims were dismissed.

Hotel employee (17 years' service) v Park Hall Hotel Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation)

A hotel employee of 17 years was unfairly dismissed and awarded over £15,000 after her employer deducted pension contributions without paying them in and failed to follow redundancy procedures.

Former employee (personal assistant/chauffeur assistant) v HCL Chauffeurs UK Ltd

A former personal assistant was dismissed for gross misconduct over fuel card use, but the tribunal found the process unfair. However, due to a break in service she lacked two years' continuous employment, so her unfair dismissal claim failed.

Family Law Executive, later Head of Family Law (4 years' service) v Lawcommercial Trading Ltd t/a Lawcomm Solicitors

A family law executive who resigned after her employer failed to pay a £7,000 bonus and refused to make her a director has won her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £12,878 in compensation.

Project Manager (15 months' service) v Keepout Limited (in liquidation)

A project manager who was dismissed after 15 months with Keepout Ltd successfully claimed unpaid wages, holiday pay and notice pay, but his unfair dismissal and redundancy claims were struck out due to insufficient service. The tribunal awarded £9,915.80.

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

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

Restaurant employee (14 years' service) v Mr Andrew Hooper trading as Teesdale Restaurant and Coffee Shop

A restaurant employee with 14 years' service was awarded £6,728 in statutory redundancy pay after her employer closed the business, but her claims for unfair dismissal, notice pay and holiday pay were dismissed as too late.

Deputy Manager (5 years' service) v Paramount Care (Easington) Limited

A deputy manager with five years' service was unfairly dismissed after a CQC report highlighted failures at her care home. The tribunal found the investigation unreasonable but reduced her award by 20% for her own poor record-keeping.

Showroom Manager/Designer (5 months' service) v GT Plumbing & Heating Ltd

A showroom manager with five months' service won £3,688 for unlawful deductions from wages, holiday pay and failure to provide written particulars, but her disability discrimination claim was dismissed because her employer did not know she had dyslexia.

Former employee v LA Metalworks Limited (in Voluntary Liquidation)

A former employee of LA Metalworks Limited won a protective award of £9,562 after the company entered liquidation and failed to consult about redundancies. The tribunal found unfair dismissal but awarded no compensation because the employer was insolvent.

Applications Engineer (7 years' service) v Sterling Thermal Technology Ltd

An applications engineer with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his redundancy scoring was manipulated and age played a material role. The tribunal awarded £65,747.54.

Customer service agent (12 years' service) v dnata Limited

A customer service agent with 12 years' service was awarded £2,213.32 after dnata Limited breached his contract by failing to pay sick pay correctly, but his unfair dismissal and all disability discrimination claims were rejected.

Public House Manager (17 years' service) v Mr P Wiffin T/A Live and Let Live

A public house manager with 17 years' service was made redundant when the pub closed during COVID-19. The tribunal upheld the redundancy but awarded £17,936.55 for National Minimum Wage underpayments, notice pay, and holiday pay.

Night porter (14 years' service) v Mohammad Zishan Zaman

A night porter with 14 years' service and a maintenance man were awarded unpaid wages, holiday pay and redundancy after a tribunal found their employer deliberately used a complex corporate structure to avoid responsibility.

Former employee v Teen Support Services Ltd

A former employee of Teen Support Services Ltd has won a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages, receiving £1,704.12 for unpaid sleep-in payments and annual leave. Her unfair dismissal claim was rejected.

Machine Tool Services Engineer (9 years' service) v Design & Technical Services (UK) Ltd

A machine tool services engineer was unfairly dismissed after using a company fuel card during furlough, but the tribunal awarded no compensation because he would have been dismissed anyway.

Former employee v London 01 Shop Ltd

A former employee was awarded £141.44 for unpaid annual leave, but his claims for breach of contract and other deductions were dismissed.

Sales assistant (2 years' service) v Mr Muhammad Azeeem Khan t/a Yorkshire Retail Services

A sales assistant caught on CCTV playing scratch cards and lottery tickets during shifts without paying was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal upheld the dismissal but ordered the employer to pay £608.55 for unauthorised wage deductions and unpaid holiday pay.

Former employee v Verifone UK Ltd

A former employee of Verifone UK Ltd has been awarded £88,519 after an employment tribunal upheld her claims of unfair dismissal and victimisation, while dismissing her race discrimination complaints.

Former employee v IMT Transport Limited

A former employee was unfairly dismissed by IMT Transport Limited and awarded £4,357.90, but their claim of disability discrimination was rejected by the tribunal.

Dental nurses (job-sharing, 3-4 years' service) v 29 Fleet Street Limited, Dr R Dawood, Dr A Dawood, Dawood & Tanner (trading as Temple Dental), Darwood IP Limited

Two dental nurses were automatically unfairly dismissed when their employer claimed redundancy but the real reason was a planned transfer of the dental business to a new provider. The tribunal awarded £7,090 in compensation.

Beautician / salon manager (2 years' service) v Gorj Gillingham Ltd (in voluntary liquidation) and Rose Beauty Bar Ltd

A beautician and store manager was dismissed by her employer shortly after the salon was sold to a new company while she was on maternity leave. The tribunal found a TUPE transfer had occurred and the dismissal was automatically unfair, awarding £3,943.77.

Watch Manager (25 years' service) v Securitas Security (UK) Ltd

A Watch Manager with 25 years' service was fairly dismissed after Airbus withdrew his security badge, the tribunal ruled. He was awarded £2,245.67 for unpaid notice pay but his unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims failed.

Former employee v Go Learn Education Limited

A former employee won £35,338.70 after Go Learn Education Limited made unauthorised wage deductions, failed to pay notice pay, and withheld holiday pay on termination.

Barman and cocktail mixologist (9 months' service) v H &AB-Side Limited

A barman who claimed he was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns during the pandemic lost his unfair dismissal case, but won over £3,200 for unpaid wages, notice pay and holiday pay.

Former employee v Lex Machinery Limited

A former employee won his unfair dismissal claim by default after Lex Machinery Limited failed to respond. He was awarded £5,989.65 in total, including redundancy pay, notice pay, holiday pay, and compensation for loss of earnings.

Area Manager (11 years' service) v Crystal Services plc

An area manager who was moved to a new division and had his working pattern changed was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct and subjected to direct race discrimination. The tribunal found the dismissal both procedurally and substantively unfair.

Subcontractor manager (4 years' service) v Q

A subcontractor manager with four years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after failing to pass on penalty costs to subcontractors. Her claims for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments were all rejected.

Finance manager (13 years' service) v CI Accountancy Limited

A finance manager with 13 years' service was dismissed after taking leave to care for her husband with heart failure. The tribunal found disability discrimination and automatic unfair dismissal, awarding £114,421.

Former employee v Krispy Kreme U.K. Limited

A tribunal found that Krispy Kreme U.K. Limited constructively dismissed a former employee and discriminated against him because of his nationality. He was awarded £3,060 including £990 for injury to feelings.

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

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

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

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

Arrears and Investigations Manager (19 years' service) v Slough Borough Council

An Arrears and Investigations Manager with 19 years' service was unfairly dismissed when Slough Borough Council failed to consult properly and timed her redundancy 17 days before her 55th birthday, costing her pension access. Tribunal awarded £60,625.84.

Finance Manager/Sales Executive (US-based) v Xexec Ltd

A finance manager who moved to New York for work was unable to pursue unfair dismissal claims in the UK because his employment had stronger ties to the US. The tribunal ruled it lacked territorial jurisdiction.

Former employee (25 years' service) v MB Evans Limited

A Cardiff tribunal found that MB Evans Limited unfairly dismissed a 25-year employee without notice during a redundancy. The employee was awarded £21,936 in compensation.

Kitchen/snack bar worker (21 years' service) v Ardeigh House Community Association

A kitchen worker with 21 years' service was found to have been discriminated against on grounds of age when her employer failed to contact her about a redundancy. The tribunal awarded £11,400 including injury to feelings.

Barber (3 years' service) v Mr Christian Donnelly t/a Acute Barbers

A barber with three years' service was unfairly dismissed via WhatsApp after calling in sick. The tribunal also found the employer made unauthorised deductions from wages and failed to provide a written contract, awarding £3,435.59.

Personal assistant (carer) v G

Two personal assistants lost their unfair dismissal claims after a tribunal found a genuine redundancy situation when their employer's care needs changed. They were awarded notice pay of £156.

Cleaner (1 year 9 months' service) v Anglia Cleaning Solutions Limited

A cleaner who was left waiting for a manager who never showed up, and later told the cleaning contract had ended, has been awarded £785.73 for unpaid wages, holiday pay, notice pay, expenses, and pension contributions.

Spanish teacher (12 years' service) v Interhigh Education Ltd

A Spanish teacher with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed for refusing a new contract after his employer misrepresented a pay rise as 10% when it was actually 1.2%. The tribunal found the dismissal outside the range of reasonable responses.

Store manager (7 years' service) v Cruise Clothing Limited

A store manager with seven years' service was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct after failing to report and dispose of cannabis found in the store, but the tribunal found the allegations of offering drugs to staff were not proven.

Bank worker (care home) v Cygnet Health Care Limited

A care home bank worker who was dismissed for not being vaccinated against COVID-19 failed to prove discrimination but succeeded in claiming unpaid wages and holiday pay for seven shifts, totalling £891.80.

Centre Manager (17 years' service) v West Northamptonshire Council

A centre manager with 17 years' service resigned after her employer delayed responding to her return-to-work plan and failed to follow occupational health advice. The tribunal found constructive unfair dismissal.

Driver (4 years' service) v Acrelane Timber Limited

Two drivers were fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after they misled their employer about their whereabouts when recalled from furlough. The tribunal upheld the dismissals but found the employer breached contract by failing to give notice.

Operations Director (20 years' service) v Data Labs Global Ltd

Two operations directors with 20 years' service were awarded redundancy pay and notice pay after their employer went into winding-up, but their unfair dismissal claims were rejected.

In-house Doctor (15 years' service) v Government of the State of Kuwait

An in-house doctor with 15 years' service was subjected to race discrimination and harassment by the Government of the State of Kuwait. The Central London Employment Tribunal awarded him £551,051 in damages for personal injury.

Kitchen porter (2 years 10 months' service) v Nemaste Village Limited

A kitchen porter who refused to return to part-time work with furlough top-up during the pandemic was fairly dismissed for some other substantial reason. The tribunal awarded £218.04 in unpaid holiday pay.

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

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

Delivery driver (over 20 years' service) v M G Seven Ltd (t/a Gainsborough Flower)

A delivery driver with over 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed when his employer sent a P45 via WhatsApp without any disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded £5,786.78 after deductions for contributory conduct and a Polkey reduction.

Air conditioning unit service worker v Newage Environmental Technology Limited

A tribunal awarded £3,510 for unpaid wages but dismissed claims that the worker was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns about a staircase.

Beauty therapist (7 years' service) v Brampton Manor Salon & Tea Rooms Ltd

A beauty therapist with seven years' service was dismissed by redundancy while on maternity leave without consultation. The tribunal awarded her a statutory redundancy payment, notice pay, and holiday pay, but found the dismissal fair due to the salon's closure.

Driver, telephonist and controller (over 20 years' service) v Meadway Private Hire Ltd

A driver, telephonist and controller with over 20 years' service was constructively dismissed after his employer offered only limited holiday cover at reduced pay following furlough. The tribunal extended time for his unfair dismissal claim.

Support Worker (2 spells: Feb 2018-Apr 2020 and Jun-Nov 2020) v Caretech Community Services Limited

A support worker who used physical force to free himself from a service user who grabbed him was automatically unfairly dismissed. The tribunal found the principal reason was his health and safety actions, not misconduct.

Former employee v Without Exceptions Ltd

A former employee won a partial victory for unpaid wages, holiday pay and notice pay, but her unfair dismissal claim was struck out due to insufficient service. The tribunal ordered £476.39 in compensation.

Senior manager (1 year's service) v Nextsteps @ Barnstaple CIC

A senior manager who agreed to defer her salary until the company's cash flow improved was awarded £12,660.58 after the employer failed to pay her for five months and withheld holiday pay on dismissal.

Former employee (25 years' service) v S. J. Norman & Sons

A former employee with 25 years' service was awarded over £7,800 in redundancy pay and compensation, but his unfair dismissal and breach of contract claims were dismissed as out of time.

Former employee v Ocean Design Storage Solutions Limited

A former employee won over £24,500 after being made redundant without consultation and suffering unauthorised deductions, unpaid holiday pay, and breach of contract.

Branch manager (3 years 9 months' service) v Marquis Motorhomes Ltd.

A tribunal upheld the dismissal of a branch manager who made inappropriate sexual comments to female colleagues, but ordered his former employer to pay £19,402 in unpaid bonuses he earned before being sacked.

Plumbing gas and heating engineer (1 year's service) v Hancox Gas and Plumbing Ltd

A plumbing engineer who was dismissed after raising concerns about his son's vulnerability to Covid-19 lost his automatic unfair dismissal claim but won £1,849 for breach of contract.

Compounder (2 years' service) v Dugdale Limited

A compounder was unfairly dismissed after being accused of new allegations at his disciplinary hearing, but the tribunal found he contributed 100% to his dismissal and awarded no compensation.

Former employee v Stephen M S Lai & Co Business Consulting Ltd

A former employee was awarded £34,204 after being unfairly dismissed and harassed due to his age. The employer did not attend the hearing or file a response.

Care workers (dedicated carers for a quadriplegic individual) v Deborah Jude as Deputy for Property and Affairs for Stephen Martin; YS Services Limited t/a Embracing Care

Four care workers who lost their jobs when a quadriplegic man's care moved to a new provider won statutory redundancy pay, but their unfair dismissal and notice claims failed because they were brought too late.

Restaurant employee v Michael Shane Croner

A restaurant employee's unfair dismissal and redundancy pay claims were dismissed after the tribunal found the employer was unaware of the original proceedings. The original £8,721 wages award was revoked.

Factory/supervisor cutter (4 years' service) v Razzle Dazzle Costumes Limited

A factory supervisor with a colostomy who said 'I'm done' and handed in her keys during an anxiety attack was unfairly dismissed when her employer treated it as a resignation without checking. Tribunal awards £7,449.

Surveyor (zero-hours contract, 8 years' service) v Valunation Ltd

A surveyor on a zero-hours contract lost his unfair dismissal claim after presenting it four months late, but his age discrimination claim was allowed to proceed.

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

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

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

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

Graduate Building Surveyor (1 year 1 month service) v Prinsegate Developments Ltd

A graduate building surveyor who resigned after his employer failed to pay his March salary, commission and bonus has been awarded £2,989.74 by an employment tribunal for unauthorised deductions.

Nurse (Band 5 Staff Nurse, 15 years' service) v Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust

A Band 5 staff nurse with 15 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after allegedly sleeping on duty. The tribunal found the dismissal fair for unfair dismissal purposes but ruled the trust failed to prove gross misconduct, awarding £7,045.65 in notice pay.

Channel Account Director (2 years' service) v Tango Networks UK Ltd

A tribunal found that a Channel Account Director with two years' service was constructively unfairly dismissed and subjected to age discrimination after his manager planned to dismiss him before he accrued full employment rights.

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

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

Administration officer (16 years' service) v The Home Office

An administration officer with 16 years' service was unfairly dismissed by the Home Office after developing Charcot foot from a workplace trip. The tribunal found the department ignored its own code on injuries caused by Crown negligence.

Butcher (12 years' service) v Bicks Chicks Ltd

A butcher with 12 years' service was summarily dismissed for coming to work after testing positive for COVID-19. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair but reduced compensation by 75% for contributory fault.

HGV driver (12 years' service) v Kier Integrated Services Ltd

An HGV driver with 12 years' service was reinstated after a successful appeal against dismissal for gross misconduct. The tribunal allowed his victimisation claims to proceed but dismissed direct race discrimination claims as out of time.

Farm manager (4 years' service) v John P Gee & Sons Limited

A farm manager who was removed as a director and then dismissed was not unfairly dismissed, but the tribunal awarded him £3,077 for unpaid notice, holiday pay and expenses.

HGV driver (6 years' service) v DHL Services Limited

An HGV driver with six years' service was unfairly dismissed by DHL after a physical altercation with a colleague, but his compensation was reduced by 85% for the likelihood he would have been dismissed anyway and by 50% for his own conduct.

Team leader (6 years' service) v Stateside Foods Limited

A team leader with 6 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed investigation into a safety breach. The tribunal found the employer's process was inadequate and reduced compensation by 20% for the chance she would have been dismissed anyway.

Customer Assistant (night shift) v Tesco Stores Ltd

A Tesco night-shift customer assistant who was dismissed for gross misconduct has won his wrongful dismissal claim after the tribunal found he was entitled to notice pay. He was awarded £400.

Head of Clinical Governance v Mitie Care and Custody Limited

A tribunal found that a head of clinical governance was disabled due to depression and anxiety, but refused her application to add race, religion and sex discrimination claims as out of time.

Compliance Manager (4 years' service) v High Speed Two Limited (HS2)

A Compliance Manager was constructively dismissed after HS2 took over a year to resolve her grievance, despite occupational health warnings. The tribunal awarded £7,647.92.

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

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

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

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

Former employee (6 years' service) v WFM Food London Ltd

A former employee with six years' service was unfairly dismissed by WFM Food London Ltd and awarded £27,863 after the company failed to follow the ACAS code and made unauthorised deductions from wages.

Operations Manager (8 years' service) v The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity Barnes

An operations manager with 8 years' service was constructively dismissed after the church removed his communications duties and excluded him from key decisions. The tribunal awarded £11,009.77.

Systems Manager (40 years' service) v Loomis UK Limited

A systems manager with 40 years' service was unfairly dismissed when his employer decided to eliminate his unique role before any consultation. The tribunal applied a 67% Polkey reduction, meaning compensation will be significantly reduced.

Former employee (7 years' service) v Constanter Limited

An employee with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy and awarded over £7,500 for breach of contract, redundancy payment, and unpaid holiday pay.

Business Development Manager (8 years' service) v FMG Repair Services Ltd

Three of seven employees found to have transferred under TUPE when part of their employer's business was sold out of administration. The tribunal examined assignment of roaming, multi-site workers.

GP (16 years' service) v Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust

A GP who was invited to a final sickness review meeting after shielding during the pandemic has won her claim of disability discrimination and harassment. The tribunal found the invitation was discriminatory, but dismissed her constructive dismissal claim.

Former employee v RSL Distribution Limited

Four former employees of RSL Distribution Limited have been awarded redundancy payments totalling over £26,000 after the company failed to defend the claim. Other claims were dismissed as out of time.

Architectural Assistant (unqualified, 6 years' service) v Cube Design Ltd

An architectural assistant with six years' service was made redundant without any prior consultation. The tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair but awarded no compensation because redundancy was inevitable.

Accountant (1 year's service) v HGA Accountants and Financial Consultants Ltd

An accountant who worked for just over a year lost his disability discrimination claim after the tribunal found he did not have a disability under the Equality Act. He was awarded £22.43 for an unauthorised wage deduction.

Kickstart Scheme employee (6-month contract) v Greater Manchester Football Club Limited

A Kickstart Scheme employee was paid just once during a six-month contract. The employment tribunal ordered Greater Manchester Football Club Limited to pay £5,098.36 in unpaid wages and a DBS fee.

Store manager (9 months' service) v La Portegna Limited

A store manager with only 9 months' service won her claim for unauthorised wage deductions after her employer deducted sick pay she was promised. The tribunal ordered La Portegna Limited to pay £2,466.56.

Cleaner (8 years' service) v Hallgarth Court Residents Limited

A cleaner who worked for eight years but was never paid for holidays won £162.71 in holiday pay after the tribunal ruled she was a worker, not an employee.

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

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

Coach driver (7 years' service) v Vertas Group Limited

A coach driver who resigned after her pay date was delayed by two weeks following a TUPE transfer has won her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £4,859.25, finding the change was a substantial detriment even though it was not a constructive dismissal.

Production Team Manager (5 years' service) v Edible Oils Ltd

A production manager who was called a 'gangster' by a colleague in a canteen row had his racial harassment claim upheld, but his unfair dismissal claim failed because a later investigation was thorough.

Van driver (2 years 8 months' service) v Complex Logistics Ltd

A van driver lost his unfair dismissal claim after breaching a final written warning, but was awarded £3,507 for unpaid notice, wages, and holiday pay.

Former employee v St Cuthbert's House Limited

A former employee who took bereavement leave was awarded £540 in unpaid holiday pay and £1,560 for a wage deduction after her final pay slip wrongly deducted an overpayment she had already repaid.

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

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

Bakery operative (3.5 years' service) v Smart Dough Ltd

A bakery operative who resigned after being unable to take holiday for two years has been awarded £4,569.60 in unpaid wages, holiday pay and notice pay. The employer did not defend the claim.

Dental nurse (GDC accredited) v Mr J O’Dea t/a St Clement Dental Care

A dental nurse who suffered a brain haemorrhage after childbirth was unfairly dismissed by her employer, who failed to consult her or obtain an up-to-date medical report. The tribunal awarded her £38,191 in compensation.

HGV driver (12 years' service) v MAM Transport Services Limited

A tribunal found that an HGV driver with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer lost trust in him over a back injury suffered in Poland. He was awarded £13,335.

Driver and machine operator (6 years' service) v Viam Infrastructure Asset Management (VIAM) Ltd (in administration)

A driver and machine operator was unfairly dismissed after using a company vehicle with permission, a common practice, while a colleague was not disciplined. The tribunal awarded a basic award and notice pay but no compensatory award due to the employer's subsequent administration.

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

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

Service Manager, NHS (5 months' service) v Medway NHS Foundation Trust

A service manager who resigned after an informal job offer was withdrawn has won her constructive dismissal claim. The tribunal found the NHS trust's handling of the situation breached the implied term of trust and confidence.

Shop assistant (16 years' service) v S2S Solutions Ltd

A shop assistant with 16 years' service was constructively dismissed after her employer implied it would withdraw adjustments for her arthritis. The tribunal awarded £7,889.22 for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Former employee v Reel Appeal Limited

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

PCV Bus Driver (2 years' service) v Metroline Travel Ltd

A bus driver with two years' service was unfairly dismissed after a physical altercation at a bus station. The tribunal found the investigation was flawed, but reduced compensation by 20% for his own conduct.

Former employee v Morrison Data Services Limited

A former employee with a final written warning was unfairly dismissed after a misconduct incident. The tribunal found the employer failed to follow a fair process and awarded £4,081.99.

New Homes Business Development Manager (4 years' service) v Spicerhaart Group Services Limited

A New Homes Business Development Manager with four years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed redundancy process where the employer rejected an external appeal recommendation to uphold his appeal. The tribunal also found a breach of contract over pension and healthcare payments on notice pay.

Former employee v Riatex Ltd

A former employee with PTSD was awarded over £22,700 after her employer discriminated against her because of her disability and then failed to defend the claim.

Former employee v The Chair (Buckingham) Limited

A former employee's constructive unfair dismissal claim was dismissed, but the tribunal upheld claims for breach of contract and unauthorised wage deductions, awarding £2,909.40.

Support Worker (3 years' service) v Protea Care Homes Kent Limited

A support worker was unfairly dismissed after a disciplinary hearing described as an 'ambush' with vague allegations. The tribunal awarded £9,111.12 in compensation.

Curriculum Leader and Lead Internal Verifier (6 years' service) v Capital City College Group

A curriculum leader was unfairly dismissed after submitting predicted grades as final grades without internal verification, but the tribunal found she would have been dismissed anyway and awarded no compensation.

Former employee v Home Heat Gas Limited

A former employee of Home Heat Gas Limited won £1,950 for unlawful deduction from wages, but lost unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal claims due to lack of jurisdiction.

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

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

Team leader (front of house) at a pub (4 years' service) v G K Retail Services Ltd

A tribunal found that a pub company failed to make reasonable adjustments for a team leader with anxiety and depression, awarding her £15,025 in compensation.

Research Fellow (3 years 10 months' service) v University of Warwick

A Research Fellow at the University of Warwick was unfairly dismissed when the university failed to follow its own fixed-term contract policy and did not carry out a proper redundancy consultation before her contract ended. The tribunal awarded £833.04 in compensation.

Security officer (4 years 7 months' service) v Atalian Servest Security Ltd

A security officer with nearly five years' service was unfairly dismissed after leaving his post for a break and prayers. The tribunal found the employer's investigation was inadequate, failing to obtain CCTV or witness statements.

Former employee v Total Physiotherapy Ltd (in voluntary liquidation)

A former employee was unfairly dismissed when Total Physiotherapy Ltd made him redundant without consultation, but a 100% Polkey reduction meant no compensation because the company had already gone into liquidation.

Salesperson (9 years' service) v Synergy (GB) Ltd

A salesperson who refused to return to work after furlough ended was found to have resigned, not been dismissed. The tribunal awarded £2,263.82 for unpaid holiday pay.

Former employee (via personal service company) v Kier Highways Limited

A tribunal has reversed its earlier decision to strike out unfair dismissal and breach of contract claims brought by a worker supplied via his personal service company, allowing the status issue to be heard at a full hearing.

Healthcare Support Worker (11 years' service) v United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

A healthcare support worker with 11 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a long-term sickness absence. The tribunal found the NHS Trust failed to obtain up-to-date medical advice and did not properly consider redeployment.

Security systems engineer (9 years' service) v London Security Automation Limited

A security systems engineer with 9 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer discovered he had done private work for a client, but failed to hold a disciplinary hearing. The tribunal awarded £25,664 in compensation.

Factory operative (2 years' service) v Cranswick Convenience Foods Plc

A factory operative was fairly dismissed for refusing to sanitise her hands during COVID-19, but the tribunal found the conduct did not amount to gross misconduct, entitling her to notice pay.

Night Porter (13 years 10 months' service) v Peninsula Heights Management Company Ltd

A tribunal ruled that a night porter with type 2 diabetes was disabled from the date of his diagnosis, but rejected his claim that sleepiness was a substantial adverse effect. The case will now proceed to a final hearing on his discrimination and dismissal claims.

Former employee v Hirst Family Trading Company Limited

A former employee was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct, but the tribunal reduced compensation to zero because her own conduct caused the dismissal. However, the employer was ordered to pay £576 for failing to provide written reasons and a statement of terms.

Former employee v Patel Post and Print Limited

A former employee won £2,528.64 after Patel Post and Print Limited breached her contract and made unauthorised deductions from her wages. The tribunal also considered disability discrimination claims but they were withdrawn.

Former employee v CTMG Limited

A former employee of CTMG Limited has won £2,353 after the company made unauthorised deductions from wages, including a 'week in hand', and dismissed them without proper notice. The unfair dismissal claim was struck out due to insufficient service.

Civil servant (Executive Officer, 24 years' service) v Royal College of Defence Studies

A tribunal has allowed a civil servant with 24 years' service to amend his claim to include failure to make reasonable adjustments at the appeal stage, and refused the employer's bid to strike out the case.

Senior Technical Officer (7 years' service) v Network Rail Limited

A Senior Technical Officer with Type 1 diabetes was dismissed for speeding while experiencing low blood sugar. The tribunal found the dismissal fair for conduct but discriminatory under the Equality Act, awarding £66,790.

Fire and Security Engineer v Lazerbeam Fire and Security Limited

A tribunal found a fire and security engineer was constructively dismissed after his employer paid him through the Construction Industry Scheme without his informed consent, denying him employment rights. He was awarded £2,519.

Former employee v Network Rail Infrastructure Limited

A former Network Rail employee's constructive dismissal and breach of contract claims were thrown out because he missed the three-month time limit by three days. The tribunal refused to extend time, finding he had not shown it was not reasonably practicable to claim on time.

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

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

Former employee v Fivestars Limited

A former employee with less than two years' service won £1,316.22 for unpaid holiday pay, sick pay and wrongful dismissal after their employer failed to attend the final hearing.

Administrative employee v London Road Surgery

An employment tribunal has allowed a race discrimination claim to proceed against London Road Surgery, but struck out the unfair dismissal claim because the employee had less than two years' service.

Security and maintenance worker (22 years' service) v Seighford Hall Nursing Home Ltd

A security and maintenance worker with 22 years' service was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct, but the tribunal awarded no compensation because he would have been dismissed anyway and contributed to his own dismissal.

Headteacher (6 years' service) v Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership

A headteacher was unfairly dismissed after sharing sensitive pupil data with her husband, but the tribunal found she would have been dismissed anyway with a fair process. No compensation was awarded due to contributory conduct.

Former employees v Elliot House Limited

A tribunal found that Elliot House Limited unfairly dismissed most of its workforce in a redundancy process that failed to arrange employee representative elections, entitling them to a protective award, notice pay, and compensation for pension contribution breaches.

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

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

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

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

Electrical Repairs and Maintenance Manager (acting) v Gentoo Group Limited

A manager with 19 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct over an electrical safety classification. The tribunal found the dismissal substantively fair but procedurally unfair because the appeal was heard by one manager instead of the required two-person panel.

Administrator (family business) v MW Electrical (Midlands) Limited

An administrator at a family-run electrical business was victimised when the company threatened to investigate her for reading emails, after she had resigned alleging constructive dismissal. The tribunal awarded her £1,250.

Health Care Assistant (HCA) (night shifts) v Brooklands Care Home Limited

A care home assistant was unfairly dismissed after an inadequate investigation into allegations of misconduct. The tribunal dismissed her race discrimination claims but upheld a complaint about missing written employment particulars.

Employee of a charity v World Shirdi Sai Baba Organisation UK (a charity)

An employee of a charity who complained about not receiving payslips and incorrect pay was dismissed soon after. The tribunal found the dismissal was not automatically unfair, but upheld claims for unlawful wage deductions and notice pay, awarding £6,309.

Bar staff v Samuel Smiths Old Brewery (Tadcaster)

A bar worker who resigned after her employer failed to investigate her grievance about disability discrimination has won her claim for constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the brewery breached the implied term of trust and confidence.

Customer Service Security Officer (7 years 9 months' service) v Wilson James Limited

A security officer who stopped attending work to care for his vulnerable mother was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal found the employer acted reasonably in dismissing for unauthorised absence, but awarded £195.72 for unpaid holiday pay.

Personal Adviser (8 years' service) v Department for Work & Pensions

A Personal Adviser with 8 years' service was unfairly dismissed after the DWP investigated her LinkedIn profile and found she had been working without permission during carers leave. The tribunal awarded £2,263.52.

Former employee v Next Distribution Limited

A former employee of Next Distribution Limited has been awarded £21,964 after the tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed during a flawed redundancy process and the company failed to provide a perching stool as a reasonable adjustment for her disability.

NHS employee v Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An NHS employee was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against because of his disability. The tribunal awarded £26,852.61, reduced by 35% for the chance he could have been fairly dismissed.

Former employee v Tees Valley Community Asset Preservation Trust

A tribunal found that Tees Valley Community Asset Preservation Trust underpaid a former employee for weekend shifts, failed to pay Sunday premiums, notice pay, and holiday pay. The unfair dismissal claim was dismissed.

Sales manager (66 years old, 7 years' service) v North West Logistics Limited

A 66-year-old sales manager with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed redundancy consultation during the pandemic, but the tribunal reduced his compensation by 80% because he would likely have been dismissed anyway.

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

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

Operations Manager (wedding venue) v Thicket Priory Limited

A wedding venue operations manager lost her unfair dismissal claim but won £107.69 in unpaid holiday pay after being required to take holiday while on furlough.

Greggs Franchise Manager (6 months' service) v Euro Garages Ltd

A Greggs franchise manager with six months' service was wrongfully dismissed when his employer failed to pay one week's notice. He was awarded £346 but his other claims – including race discrimination – were dismissed.

Clinic Manager – Sexual Health Service (30 years' service, Band 5) v Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

A clinic manager who had worked for the NHS for 30 years was unfairly dismissed when her employer restructured her role and then dismissed her on ill-health grounds. The tribunal awarded nearly £300,000 in compensation.

Therapist (family therapy, eating disorders unit) v Priory Healthcare Limited

A therapist at Priory Healthcare who refused to attend work during the first national lockdown and raised health and safety concerns has been awarded over £42,000 for constructive unfair dismissal.

Legal executive (CILEX) specialising in residential conveyancing v ODT Professional Services Limited

A legal executive was unfairly dismissed by ODT Professional Services Limited after a disciplinary process that the tribunal found fundamentally unfair. She was awarded £2,621.57 after reductions for contributory fault and the chance she would have been dismissed anyway.

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

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

Warehouse agent (part-time, 3 days per week) v DHL Aviation (UK) Ltd

A part-time warehouse agent with asthma was unfairly dismissed after her employer failed to tell her that training would be provided for an office-based role. The tribunal awarded £1,010.28 in basic award but dismissed her disability discrimination claim.

Cardiac Physiologist (Band 7) v Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

A cardiac physiologist who resigned after her employer's grievance process ignored her sexual harassment claims has been awarded £52,599 for constructive unfair dismissal.

Former employee v Digital Grading Studio Limited

A former employee of Digital Grading Studio Limited has won her claim for sex discrimination after a remark made during a stressful meeting. She was also awarded holiday pay, notice pay, and compensation for unfair dismissal, totalling £2,989.36.

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

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

Digital transformation manager (law degree, previous paralegal experience) v Volkerrail Limited

A digital transformation manager who rejected her boss's romantic overtures was awarded £419,352.94 after the tribunal found the grievance process was itself harassment and refusing to let her withdraw her resignation was victimisation.

Investigations Officer (Executive Officer, 19 years' service) v Department for Work and Pensions

A long-serving DWP investigations officer was constructively dismissed after being banned from driving without medical evidence, ambushed in a meeting, and then forced to attend a review at an unsuitable venue. The tribunal awarded £373,936.69.

Chief Revenue Officer and 50% shareholder v Cryoaction Limited

A director and 50% shareholder was wrongfully and unfairly dismissed after temporarily bypassing a safety system during commissioning. The tribunal awarded £15,028 but reduced compensation because his employment would have ended fairly within six months.

Head of Accounting v Gapuma (UK) Limited

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

Registered nurse (night shifts, neuro-disability ward) v The Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

A registered nurse with limited English was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct after the Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability failed to provide an interpreter at his disciplinary hearing. The tribunal also found indirect race discrimination.

Practice nurse (46 years' nursing experience, 10 as practice nurse) v Mr Mark Moss, as personal representative of the estate of Dr Paul Moss, formerly t/a North Shoebury Surgery

A practice nurse with 46 years' experience was unfairly dismissed due to a flawed disciplinary process, but the tribunal found she would have been dismissed anyway and reduced her compensation by 60% for her own conduct. She was awarded £1,610.66.

Caretaking couple / Head of Maintenance v Kasteel Collection Ltd

A caretaking couple who had £700 a month deducted from each of their wages for accommodation were awarded £7,184 after a tribunal found the deductions breached National Minimum Wage rules and their contract.

Director of Public Services Reform (PSR) v London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

A director was dismissed while on sick leave, with the council backdating the dismissal letter to appear to predate her grievance. The tribunal awarded £3.78 million for disability discrimination.

Former employee v Atiqun Nabi (trading as Econtrol Ltd)

A former employee who was barred from bringing an unfair dismissal claim due to less than two years' service won a breach of contract claim and was awarded £2,595.99.

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

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

Takeaway food shop worker (2 years' service) v Bagelmania London Limited (in liquidation)

A pregnant takeaway shop worker was dismissed after her employer removed her from the rota, then faced a county court claim and threats of police action when she contacted ACAS. The tribunal awarded £40,000 for unfair dismissal, pregnancy discrimination and victimisation.

Primary school teacher v South Essex Academy Trust

A tribunal found that South Essex Academy Trust failed to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled teacher by not providing all relevant grievance documents before a hearing. The teacher was awarded £5,860.27 for injury to feelings and unlawful wage deductions.

Labourer (3 years' service) v Staton Young (Anglesey) Limited

A labourer with three years' service was unfairly dismissed when his employer summarily ended his employment due to lack of work, without following any redundancy procedure. The tribunal awarded £5,600 in compensation.

Teacher (Head of Year, TLR1A) v Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust

A teacher who was asked to step down as Head of Year, not reappointed, and given negative references was constructively dismissed and suffered race discrimination. The tribunal awarded over £460,000.

Store manager (4 months' service) v H2C Gelati Ltd t/a Amorino

A store manager with four months' service was summarily dismissed for gross misconduct after a freezer temperature issue. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and ordered the employer to pay over £1,500 for unpaid suspension and holiday pay.

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

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

Service desk consultant (IT help desk, 12-hour shifts) v Intergence Systems Limited

An IT help desk consultant was unfairly dismissed after her employer caved to client pressure following a missed handover email. The tribunal awarded £10,787.47, reduced by a third for her own fault.

Tandoor chef (5 years' service) v Zaika Restaurant Limited

A tandoor chef with five years' service was made redundant without any consultation after his restaurant closed for lockdown. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair but awarded only £1,304 because he would have been dismissed anyway.

Medical doctor (diet clinic) v The Fine Clinic Limited

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

Head of School (formerly Associate Head Teacher, 15 years' service) v Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust

A Head of School with 15 years' service resigned after a welfare meeting turned aggressive and her grievance was mishandled. The tribunal found constructive unfair dismissal, awarding £13,172.50.

General Manager, building services and industry, UK and Ireland (RS); Managing Director of sales and marketing (DL) v Xylem Water Solutions UK Limited

Two long-serving managers were unfairly dismissed for offensive WhatsApp messages, but a tribunal awarded no compensation because they would have been sacked anyway and their conduct contributed fully.

Senior Carer and Manager's Assistant (14 years' service) v Jasmine Care (Holdings) Limited

A senior carer with 14 years' service was constructively dismissed after her employer unilaterally reduced her hours and pay, then suspended her over alleged holiday pay fraud. The tribunal awarded £41,039 in compensation.

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

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

Catering staff (patient catering) v Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Two catering staff were dismissed for an alleged assault that CCTV footage did not capture. The tribunal found the investigation flawed and ruled the dismissals unfair — one was also wrongfully dismissed.

Bus driver v London United Busways Ltd

A bus driver with a medical condition requiring toilet breaks was subjected to disability-related harassment after controllers repeatedly queried his need for breaks. The tribunal awarded £3,412.33 for injury to feelings.

Domestic cleaner (11 years' service) v Leicester City Council

A Leicester City Council cleaner with 11 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after a colleague secretly recorded her using racist language. The tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair but awarded no compensation because she would have been dismissed anyway.