Wrongful Dismissal & Breach of Contract · year
2023
767 cases
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.
Partial · £24,331 · Dec 2023Partial£24,331Dec 2023Janitor (6 years' service) v Gentoo Group Ltd
A janitor with six years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV and fob data showed he spent extended periods away from his post. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Lost · Dec 2023Lost—Dec 2023Housekeeping Assistant (2 years' service) v Athlone House Limited
A housekeeping assistant's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because UK sanctions on the company's owner made it illegal to pay her. The tribunal said the claim had no reasonable prospect of success.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Primary school teacher (19 years' service) v Trafford Council and The Governing Body of Kings Road Primary School
A primary school teacher with 19 years' service was unfairly dismissed for 'irretrievable breakdown' after she raised a grievance alleging race discrimination. The tribunal also found she was victimised.
Won · Dec 2023Won—Dec 2023General Manager (13 years' service) v Inspectorate Limited t/a Roch NDT Services
A General Manager with 13 years' service resigned claiming constructive dismissal after a dispute over a promised reward for a business sale. The tribunal rejected his claim but awarded £326.41 in unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £326 · Dec 2023Partial£326Dec 2023Former employee v South Coast Skips Limited (in Creditor’s Voluntary Liquidation)
A former employee was unfairly dismissed, wrongfully dismissed without notice, and discriminated against on grounds of sex. The tribunal awarded £16,208.68, including an uplift for the employer's failure to follow the ACAS code.
Won · £16,209 · Dec 2023Won£16,209Dec 2023Band 6 Care Co-ordinator/Community Psychiatric Nurse (15 years' service) v South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
A Black African community psychiatric nurse with 15 years' service was found to have been discriminated against when two white female colleagues were appointed to a specialist lead role he was qualified for. The tribunal upheld his claims of direct race and sex discrimination and harassment.
Partial · Dec 2023Partial—Dec 2023Former 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.
Partial · £340 · Dec 2023Partial£340Dec 2023Former 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.
Partial · Dec 2023Partial—Dec 2023Counter Assistant (9 years' service) v My Plaice Gorleston Limited
A counter assistant who resigned after receiving a written warning for sickness absence lost her unfair dismissal claim, but was awarded £4,777.50 for unpaid holiday pay over nine years.
Partial · £4,778 · Dec 2023Partial£4,778Dec 2023Part-time takeaway worker (2 years' service) v Crispy Cod Ketley Ltd
A part-time takeaway worker was unfairly dismissed by text message after complaining about undercooked chicken. The tribunal awarded £14,628.50 in compensation.
Won · £14,629 · Dec 2023Won£14,629Dec 2023Former employee v C H Latham, The Baker Limited
A former employee has won £4,467.57 after their employer failed to respond to an unfair dismissal and breach of contract claim, leading to a default judgment.
Won · £4,468 · Dec 2023Won£4,468Dec 2023Gymnastics coach v Friendship Society Limited
A gymnastics coach was automatically unfairly dismissed after asserting her right to a written contract and payslips. The tribunal awarded £56,202 including compensation for unlawful wage deductions.
Won · £56,202 · Dec 2023Won£56,202Dec 2023Approved Mental Health Professional (agency worker) v North Yorkshire Council
An Approved Mental Health Professional who withdrew from work citing serious danger lost his whistleblowing and health and safety detriment claims. The tribunal found his concerns did not amount to a protected disclosure or a reasonable belief of imminent danger.
Lost · Dec 2023Lost—Dec 2023Former employee (3 years' service) v Advanced Plant Hire Ltd
A former employee with three years' service was unfairly dismissed after his site closed and the employer failed to follow any redundancy process. The tribunal awarded over £44,000 in compensation.
Won · £44,297 · Dec 2023Won£44,297Dec 2023Senior Contracts Attorney v Calabrio UK Limited
A senior contracts attorney lost her bid for interim relief after the tribunal found her redundancy was decided before she made protected disclosures about sanctions risks. The claim was dismissed.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee v Remembrance Group Ltd (In Voluntary Liquidation)
A former employee who was owed wages, holiday pay and notice pay has been awarded £18,318.14 after their employer entered voluntary liquidation and did not defend the claim.
Partial · £18,318 · Dec 2023Partial£18,318Dec 2023Chief Executive Officer (3 years' service) v Marval Software Limited
A chief executive who lived in Poland and worked remotely for a UK software firm had his unfair dismissal claim thrown out because the tribunal lacked territorial jurisdiction.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Commodities inspector (consultant) v DRUM Risk Limited
A commodities inspector who never set foot in Great Britain for work has had his unfair dismissal, unlawful deductions and breach of contract claims thrown out. The tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction because the rights he relied on did not apply to him.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee v Plau Bistro Limited (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
A former employee of Plau Bistro Limited was automatically unfairly dismissed after asserting a statutory right following a TUPE transfer. The tribunal awarded £2,396.23 for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice pay.
Won · £2,396 · Dec 2023Won£2,396Dec 2023Programme Manager (3 years' service) v JC Bamford Excavators Limited
A programme manager with dyslexia who resigned after an informal performance improvement plan and a partially upheld grievance has lost her constructive dismissal and disability discrimination claims.
Lost · Dec 2023Lost—Dec 2023Supply teacher v Ravenscroft Park Preparatory School
A tribunal allowed a supply teacher to amend her disability discrimination claim to include victimisation, and later granted an anonymity order after initially refusing it.
Remitted · Dec 2023Remitted—Dec 2023Former employee (31 years' service) v Wolseley UK Limited
A tribunal has ruled that Wolseley UK Limited fairly dismissed a long-serving employee by reason of redundancy, rejecting claims of age discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.
Lost · Dec 2023Lost—Dec 2023Former employee (housing officer) v Equans Regeneration Limited
A former housing officer's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were struck out after she repeatedly failed to serve a witness statement, despite extensions and warnings. She was also ordered to pay £3,870 in costs.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Kitchen/Production Manager (2 years' service) v Jam’n’vegan
A kitchen manager with two years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer made her redundant without any consultation or warning. The tribunal awarded £4,809.49 in compensation.
Won · £4,809 · Dec 2023Won£4,809Dec 2023Business 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.
Partial · Dec 2023Partial—Dec 2023PCV 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.
Partial · £3,682 · Dec 2023Partial£3,682Dec 2023Branch Care Manager (18 months' service) v MIDSHIRES CARE LTD T/A HELPING HANDS HOME CARE
A Branch Care Manager's claim for direct race discrimination and victimisation was dismissed because she presented it 28 days late. The tribunal refused to extend time, finding no just and equitable reason.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Consultant Clinical Scientist Head of Service (23 years' service) v Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust
A consultant clinical scientist with 23 years' service resigned after a 'retire and return' scheme reduced her role. The tribunal struck out her breach of contract and age discrimination claims, but allowed her unfair dismissal claim to proceed.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Managing Director (5 years' service) v Panache Leasing Ltd
A managing director who was dismissed for alleged threats and misappropriation of funds without any investigation has been awarded £53,212.50 after the tribunal found the dismissal unfair. The High Court had previously found no evidence of fraud or dishonesty.
Won · £53,213 · Dec 2023Won£53,213Dec 2023Assistant Practice Manager / Practice Secretary (14 years' service) v Dr Sarah Harding and Dr Catriona McNicol T/A Park Edge Practice
A GP practice assistant manager with 14 years' service resigned after learning of a proposed new role, claiming constructive dismissal. The tribunal rejected her claim, finding no breach of trust and confidence.
Lost · Dec 2023Lost—Dec 2023Front of house worker (11 years' service) v L&M Coventry Limited
A front of house worker at a pub/restaurant was unfairly dismissed after 11 years' service. The tribunal awarded £10,800 in compensation, including basic award and notice pay.
Won · £10,800 · Dec 2023Won£10,800Dec 2023Tutor (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.
Partial · £1,500 · Dec 2023Partial£1,500Dec 2023Former employees v Ideal Shopping Direct Ltd (in voluntary liquidation) and Ideal World Ltd
Two employees were unfairly dismissed and awarded £25,000 in damages after their employer failed to transfer them under TUPE regulations. The tribunal also made a protective award of 90 days' pay for failure to consult.
Won · £25,000 · Dec 2023Won£25,000Dec 2023Former employee v Away Resorts Limited
A former employee's breach of contract claim against Away Resorts Limited was struck out as out of time. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for him to present the claim on time, despite his son's hospitalisation and home flooding.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Managing 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.
Partial · £25,000 · Dec 2023Partial£25,000Dec 2023Global Governance Risk and Compliance Manager (20 years' service) v GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited
A Global Governance Risk and Compliance Manager with 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after GlaxoSmithKline failed to make reasonable adjustments for her hand disability. The tribunal awarded £24,785 for injury to feelings.
Partial · £24,785 · Dec 2023Partial£24,785Dec 2023Former employee v Garbett Butchers Ltd
A former butcher won £11,871 after his employer failed to pay notice, holiday pay, or a redundancy payment and did not attend the tribunal hearing.
Won · £11,871 · Dec 2023Won£11,871Dec 2023Assistant Playground Leader and SENCO (26 years' service) v Crossways Playgroup (an unincorporated association)
A tribunal refused a committee member's application to file a late response in a redundancy claim brought by an assistant playground leader with 26 years' service. The case will now proceed to a remedy hearing.
Partial · Dec 2023Partial—Dec 2023Head of Trade and Data (over 5 years' service) and Head of Finance (over 7 years' service) v Hallett Retain Services Ltd (in voluntary liquidation)
Two former employees who brought claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancy had their cases thrown out after failing to attend the final hearing or provide any evidence.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Site Manager (8 months' service) v Petrogas Group UK Limited
A site manager who was dismissed after just eight months had his unfair dismissal claim struck out for lack of qualifying service. His race discrimination claims were allowed to proceed but subject to a £100 deposit order.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Compliance Director (4 years' service) v Goldenway Global Investments (UK) Limited
A Compliance Director who reported money laundering and unauthorised directors to the FCA was dismissed four days later. The tribunal found the dismissal was automatically unfair and awarded over half a million pounds.
Won · £564,672 · Dec 2023Won£564,672Dec 2023Former employee v Anderbury Ltd
A former employee was unfairly dismissed and denied proper notice pay and annual leave. The tribunal awarded £8,000 after finding the employer failed to follow a fair process.
Partial · £8,000 · Dec 2023Partial£8,000Dec 2023Restaurant server (9 months' service) v London XXI Limited t/a ME London
A restaurant server with less than two years' service had his unfair dismissal claim struck out after he failed to attend hearings or comply with tribunal orders. The tribunal also dismissed his race discrimination claim due to unreasonable conduct.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Former employee v Senol & Senol Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed for lack of continuity of employment, and his race discrimination claim was thrown out as out of time. Other claims were struck out for failing to actively pursue them.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Legal 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.
Partial · £28,987 · Dec 2023Partial£28,987Dec 2023Former employee (11 years' service) v Motus Commercials Limited
A tribunal dismissed all claims from a former employee with 11 years' service and a clean disciplinary record, finding his misconduct dismissal fair and not discriminatory.
Lost · Dec 2023Lost—Dec 2023Former employee v Park Holidays UK Limited
A former employee's claims of automatic constructive unfair dismissal and sexual orientation harassment were struck out after he presented his claim nine months late, despite having initially filed on time but without an ACAS certificate.
Dismissed · Dec 2023Dismissed—Dec 2023Electrical engineer (probationary employee, less than 3 months' service) v Integral UK Ltd
An electrical engineer dismissed during his probationary period for poor performance and a safety incident failed to prove race, age or disability discrimination. The tribunal upheld the employer's decision.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023PCV bus driver (18 years' service) v Abellio London Limited
An 18-year bus driver was sacked for gross misconduct after CCTV showed him using a mobile phone while driving. The tribunal upheld the dismissal but awarded £1,019 for unpaid wages and holiday pay.
Partial · £1,019 · Nov 2023Partial£1,019Nov 2023Former child actor v The Walt Disney Company Limited
An 11-year-old's unfair dismissal claim against Disney was struck out because it was filed over 10 months after the deadline. The tribunal said it was not just and equitable to extend time.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Data Partnerships Manager (2 years' service) v Appscatter Limited (in creditors' liquidation)
A Data Partnerships Manager was dismissed without notice on the day his employer announced a TUPE transfer. The tribunal awarded £11,670 for breach of contract and £7,423 for failure to inform and consult.
Won · £11,670 · Nov 2023Won£11,670Nov 2023Former employee (annual salary £75,000 plus car allowance) v Synpower Merchant Services Limited
A former employee has been awarded £10,125.26 after his employer made an unauthorised deduction from his wages, failed to pay accrued holiday pay, and withheld statutory redundancy pay.
Won · £10,125 · Nov 2023Won£10,125Nov 2023Sales Executive/Administrator (2 years 9 months' service) v Forest Master Limited
A sales executive with a clean record was given a final written warning for baseless dishonesty allegations and had commission withheld. The tribunal found he was constructively unfairly dismissed.
Won · Nov 2023Won—Nov 2023Former employee v RR Swami Ltd
A former employee has been awarded £12,503 after an employment tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed, not given notice, and had wages unlawfully deducted by RR Swami Ltd.
Partial · £12,503 · Nov 2023Partial£12,503Nov 2023Former employees (telemarketing business) v Phonetic Group Limited
Former telemarketing employees lose protective award and unfair dismissal claims after a TUPE transfer from a company in creditors' voluntary liquidation, but win compensation for failure to consult.
Partial · Nov 2023Partial—Nov 2023Electrician (2 years' service) v Thames Spark Group Limited
An electrician who raised asbestos safety concerns was dismissed for alleged expense fraud. The tribunal found the dismissal was tainted by whistleblowing and awarded nearly £20,000.
Partial · £19,804 · Nov 2023Partial£19,804Nov 2023Cleaner (7 years' service) v Michael Cottington and Irene Cundliffe sued as Committee Members of the Golborne Bowling Club
A cleaner was unfairly dismissed when a bowling club committee decided to let her go without notice or any redundancy procedure. The tribunal awarded £7,252 in compensation, including an ACAS uplift for failing to follow the statutory code.
Won · £7,252 · Nov 2023Won£7,252Nov 2023Project Engineer (1 year 9 months' service) v Armour Home Electronics Limited
A tribunal struck out a project engineer's unfair dismissal, sexual orientation discrimination, and wrongful dismissal claims after he was sacked for sending a confidential email to colleagues. His sex discrimination claim survived but required a £200 deposit.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Registered Nurse (dementia ward) v The Royal Star and Garter Homes
A tribunal dismissed all claims by a dementia ward nurse who resigned after suspension, finding no link between his protected disclosure and the employer's actions.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Clinical 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.
Partial · £2,077 · Nov 2023Partial£2,077Nov 2023Former employee v The Energy Comparison Service Limited (in creditors voluntary liquidation)
A former employee was awarded over £37,000 after colleagues repeatedly called him 'old man' and 'grandpa', and the company made unauthorised deductions from his wages and failed to pay holiday pay.
Won · £37,874 · Nov 2023Won£37,874Nov 2023Former employee v The Langley Hall Primary Academy Trust
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was thrown out because he contacted ACAS one day late and submitted his claim about a week outside the time limit. The tribunal found no evidence to extend time.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Solutions engineer (3 years 8 months' service) v Singletrack Systems Limited
A solutions engineer who resigned after a performance improvement plan and grievance process lost his constructive dismissal claim because he stayed in the job too long after the alleged breaches.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Former employee v Paragon Network Services Limited (Previously Core Network Services Limited)
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim faced a setback when the tribunal granted the employer extra time to respond, due to an incorrect address on the claim form.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Former employee (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.
Partial · £3,423 · Nov 2023Partial£3,423Nov 2023Live-in carer (32 years' caregiving experience) v Mr Mark Sutton
A live-in carer with 32 years' experience won a whistleblowing detriment claim after raising safety concerns, but her constructive dismissal claim failed. She was awarded £1,775.
Partial · £1,775 · Nov 2023Partial£1,775Nov 2023Former employee v Fenco Ltd t/a Homesafe Housing
A former employee was automatically unfairly dismissed after making a public interest disclosure. The tribunal also found she was owed unpaid salary, holiday pay, and expenses, awarding a total of £4,619.01.
Partial · £4,619 · Nov 2023Partial£4,619Nov 2023Former employee v Openwork Limited
The employment tribunal struck out all three claims brought by a former employee against Openwork Limited after he failed to pay a deposit order. The tribunal also refused his applications for an extension of time and reconsideration.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Former employee v Fox Networking UK Ltd
A former employee who was dismissed without notice after less than two years' service had their unfair dismissal claim struck out, but won £1,514 for notice and holiday pay.
Partial · £1,514 · Nov 2023Partial£1,514Nov 2023Headteacher (17 years' service) v Arbor Academy Trust
A headteacher with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed after tapping her 3-year-old son's hand to get his attention. The tribunal awarded £102,328.80, reduced by 20% for contributory fault.
Won · £102,329 · Nov 2023Won£102,329Nov 2023Former employee v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Sainsbury’s was struck out after she failed to attend the final hearing and did not provide a witness statement as ordered. The tribunal refused her application for reconsideration.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Cook (22 years' service) v KZ Catering Ltd
A cook employed for 22 years claimed unauthorised deductions after his hours were cut from 30 to 6 per week. The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding no deduction occurred because he was paid for all hours worked.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Trainee car sales executive (2.5 months' service) v Bristol Street First Investments Limited
A trainee car sales executive with 2.5 months' service failed to prove he made a protected disclosure when his father sent an email to the CEO alleging fraud. The tribunal found the email was not a disclosure by the claimant and was not in the public interest.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Project 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.
Partial · Nov 2023Partial—Nov 2023Reception Manager (1 year's service) v Mr Paul Watson
A reception manager who resigned after disputes over pay and deductions lost his constructive dismissal claim. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract and no link to proposed paternity leave.
Partial · £931 · Nov 2023Partial£931Nov 2023Trainee solicitor (1 year 3 months' service) v Sterling Lawyers Limited
A trainee solicitor who sent 106 confidential client emails to her personal address was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, the tribunal ruled. Her claims of whistleblowing and pregnancy discrimination were rejected.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Former employee v Nuffield Health
A former employee's disability discrimination claim against Nuffield Health was struck out after he failed to actively pursue it for eight months, despite being given extra support due to his autism.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Former employee v Brian Colledge
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he and his son repeatedly failed to attend hearings and did not comply with tribunal directions.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Managing Director (31 years' service) v EMKA (UK) Limited
A managing director with 31 years' service was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed after being told his employment was ending at a hotel meeting, with no prior investigation or disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded £61,625.82.
Won · £61,626 · Nov 2023Won£61,626Nov 2023Care 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.
Partial · £6,108 · Nov 2023Partial£6,108Nov 2023Former employee v Your Local Hadfield Ltd
A former employee was unfairly dismissed by the new employer that took over the business, and awarded £34,485 for unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and unauthorised deductions from wages.
Won · £34,485 · Nov 2023Won£34,485Nov 2023Chartered Surveyor (self-employed consultant) v Clements Agency Limited
A chartered surveyor who worked for Clements Agency Limited for nearly 30 years on a self-employed basis had his claim for unfair dismissal and discrimination struck out. The tribunal found he had no reasonable prospect of proving he was an employee.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023General 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.
Partial · Nov 2023Partial—Nov 2023Senior nurse (3 years' service) v Barchester Healthcare Ltd
A tribunal struck out a senior nurse's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims because she filed them more than four years after the deadline, despite knowing the time limits.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Former employee v The Bowness Pudding Company Limited
A former employee of The Bowness Pudding Company Limited was unfairly dismissed and awarded £11,934.76 after the company failed to follow the ACAS Code of Practice and did not provide a written statement of employment terms.
Won · £11,935 · Nov 2023Won£11,935Nov 2023Housing Officer (agency worker, 1 month service) v Central Bedfordshire Council
A housing officer who worked for Central Bedfordshire Council for just one month via an agency had her claims of whistleblowing detriment and harassment related to disability and transgender status dismissed by the Watford Employment Tribunal.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Dump truck driver v Stevens Equipment Rental Limited
A dump truck driver on a zero-hours contract claimed he was unfairly dismissed after being removed from a client site, but the tribunal found he resigned. His claim failed.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Kitchen 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.
Partial · £480 · Nov 2023Partial£480Nov 2023Property Operations Manager (self-employed) v Holborn Assets Insurance Brokers LLC
A property operations manager who worked from home for a Dubai-based firm was found by the tribunal to be self-employed, not an employee or worker, meaning his claims could not proceed.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023HGV driver (night driver, 12 years' service) v Walon Limited t/a BCA Automotive
Four HGV night drivers with up to 12 years' service were unfairly dismissed when their employer assumed their jobs would transfer to a new contractor under TUPE, but the tribunal found no organised grouping existed.
Won · Nov 2023Won—Nov 2023Former employee v Esto Es Espana Ltd
A former employee of Esto Es Espana Ltd had their unfair dismissal claim thrown out because they had worked for less than two years. However, they were awarded £953 for unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract, and unpaid annual leave.
Partial · £953 · Nov 2023Partial£953Nov 2023Assistant headteacher (12 years' service) v YY
An assistant headteacher with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after sending a sexual message to a child under duress from a coercive partner. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Casual worker (10 days' service) v JAVA Art Limited
A casual worker who responded to a Facebook post for help unloading a container has won a claim for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and failure to provide a written statement. The tribunal awarded £1,306.
Won · £1,306 · Nov 2023Won£1,306Nov 2023Former employee (25 years' service) v Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service
A former employee with 25 years' service lost his constructive dismissal claim against ACAS after resigning over parking arrangements following an office move. The tribunal found the employer had acted reasonably.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Former employee (redundant) v Clements Limited (in Administration)
A tribunal awarded 90 days' pay to 15 employees dismissed without any consultation when Clements Limited went into administration.
Won · Nov 2023Won—Nov 2023Healthcare 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.
Partial · £480 · Nov 2023Partial£480Nov 2023Registered 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.
Partial · £1,310 · Nov 2023Partial£1,310Nov 2023Former employee v T33 Holdings Ltd
A former employee of T33 Holdings Ltd has been awarded £34,597.88 after the tribunal found the company made unauthorised deductions from wages, failed to pay notice pay, and unreasonably failed to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice.
Partial · £34,598 · Nov 2023Partial£34,598Nov 2023Senior Customer Advisor (16 years' service) v EE Limited
A senior customer advisor with 16 years' unblemished service was dismissed for gross misconduct after creating two accounts for one customer. The tribunal upheld the decision, finding the employer acted reasonably.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Bureau operator (19 years' service) v Thales DIS UK Limited
A bureau operator with 19 years' service had his claims for breach of contract and discrimination thrown out because they were lodged over four years after his dismissal.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Senior hairdresser (12 years' service) v Razors Edge Group Limited
A senior hairdresser with 12 years' service who resigned after her employer refused her GP-recommended phased return of two days a week has been awarded £13,699 for constructive unfair dismissal and failure to make reasonable adjustments.
Partial · £13,699 · Nov 2023Partial£13,699Nov 2023Former employee v Keepmoat Homes Ltd
A tribunal dismissed a former employee's claims for unfair dismissal, breach of contract and unlawful deductions because they were presented one day late, and it was reasonably practicable to file on time despite dyslexia and Covid-19.
Dismissed · Nov 2023Dismissed—Nov 2023Office 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.
Partial · £39,663 · Nov 2023Partial£39,663Nov 2023BSL Communicator/Instructor (12 years' service) v Myerscough College Further Education Corporation
A BSL communicator with 12 years' service lost her constructive dismissal claim after the tribunal found that an out-of-office reply, which delayed her grievance appeal outcome, was not a breach of trust and confidence.
Lost · Nov 2023Lost—Nov 2023Chartered physiotherapist (Head Sports Physiotherapist, 5 months' service) v Barnet Football Club Ltd
A head sports physiotherapist was constructively dismissed after being investigated and having her grievance rejected following her pregnancy disclosure. The tribunal awarded £18,152.48.
Partial · £18,152 · Oct 2023Partial£18,152Oct 2023Facilities 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.
Partial · Oct 2023Partial—Oct 2023Former employee v Samuel Smith (Southern)
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Samuel Smith (Southern) has been struck out for failing to comply with tribunal orders and not actively pursuing the case.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Former employee v Just Paper Tubes Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out as out of time after she emailed her ET1 form and failed to read the tribunal's automatic reply stating that claims cannot be accepted by email.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Former employee v LHR Airports Limited
A former employee who threatened to reveal damaging information unless his claim was settled has been ordered to pay £750 costs after withdrawing his claim minutes before a hearing.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Operations Manager (24 years' service) v DPD Group UK Ltd
An operations manager with 24 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after making unauthorised manual carded entries and giving incorrect explanations. The tribunal rejected both his unfair and wrongful dismissal claims.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Senior 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.
Partial · £11,472 · Oct 2023Partial£11,472Oct 2023Team manager (8 years' service) v SER Staffing Limited
A team manager with eight years' service was constructively dismissed after his employer removed all managerial duties for over 10 months and then disciplined him for swearing. The tribunal awarded £18,923.
Won · £18,924 · Oct 2023Won£18,924Oct 2023Course Leader for Sport (23 years' service) v New City College Limited
A tribunal found that New City College unfairly dismissed a course leader with 23 years' service after a flawed investigation into misconduct during the pandemic. The claimant was awarded £53,256.95 including a 20% ACAS uplift.
Partial · £53,257 · Oct 2023Partial£53,257Oct 2023Asbestos supervisor (7 years' service) v Safe Strip UK Limited
An asbestos supervisor unfairly dismissed for redundancy was awarded £3,298 after a 75% Polkey reduction. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair but applied a large reduction for the chance of fair dismissal.
Partial · £3,298 · Oct 2023Partial£3,298Oct 2023Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (9 years' service) v West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
An employment tribunal has dismissed all claims by a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who argued she was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing and race discrimination, upholding the NHS trust's decision to dismiss her on capability grounds after a coroner found her account of a baby's death unreliable.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Former employee v The Bull (Colchester) Ltd
Two former employees of The Bull (Colchester) Ltd were awarded over £5,000 after the pub failed to pay their final wages, holiday pay, and notice pay, and did not provide written employment particulars.
Partial · £5,032 · Oct 2023Partial£5,032Oct 2023General Assistant (4 months' service) v Durham Indoor Bowling Club Community Association Limited
A general assistant who walked out of his shift twice and claimed he was dismissed for whistleblowing has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the real reason was his conduct, not any protected disclosure.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Shunter (HGV driver, 2 years' service) v Moran Logistics Ltd
A shunter with two years' service was unfairly dismissed after an accident while 'buddying up' — a practice that was custom and practice at the site. The tribunal found procedural flaws and pressure from senior management made the dismissal unreasonable.
Won · Oct 2023Won—Oct 2023Former employee v Blinds Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because they had worked for less than two years. Their breach of contract claim also failed, but they were entitled to £90.28 holiday pay.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Client Account Manager (4 years' service) v NSL Limited
A Client Account Manager with 4 years' service was fairly dismissed for redundancy after refusing to attend selection interviews and declining an alternative role. The tribunal upheld the dismissal by a majority, finding the redundancy genuine and the process reasonable.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Swimming teachers v Achieve Lifestyle Ltd
A tribunal found that Achieve Lifestyle Ltd unfairly dismissed two swimming teachers after a dispute over furlough pay, and failed to make reasonable adjustments for one teacher with breast cancer.
Partial · Oct 2023Partial—Oct 2023General Manager (17 years' service) v Bestway Wholesale Limited
A General Manager with 17 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after his IT account was used to raise fraudulent credit notes worth £32,000. The tribunal found the dismissal fair and rejected all other claims.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Former employee (22 years' service) v Optim Management Ltd
A former employee with 22 years' service was unfairly dismissed after being given just one week's notice. The employer failed to attend the hearing or provide a reason, resulting in a £25,055 award.
Won · £25,056 · Oct 2023Won£25,056Oct 2023Civil Enforcement Officer (parking warden) (12 years' service) v NSL Limited
A civil enforcement officer with severe dyslexia was unfairly dismissed after GPS data appeared to contradict his patrol records. The tribunal found procedural failings and indirect disability discrimination, awarding £17,126.
Partial · £17,127 · Oct 2023Partial£17,127Oct 2023Former employee v Mitchells & Butlers Retail Ltd.
An employment tribunal struck out a former employee's unfair dismissal claim after she failed to comply with any part of a case management order, leading to cancellation of the full hearing.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Recruitment agency worker (1 year 7 months' service) v Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd
A recruitment agency worker who resigned after a return-to-work meeting could not bring an unfair dismissal claim because he had less than two years' service and presented his claim too late.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Lunchtime supervisor (20 years' service) v Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust
A lunchtime supervisor with 20 years' service resigned claiming constructive dismissal but filed her claim 117 days late. The tribunal dismissed the claim for lack of jurisdiction and struck out discrimination claims as having no reasonable prospect of success.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Former 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.
Partial · Oct 2023Partial—Oct 2023Customer 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.
Partial · Oct 2023Partial—Oct 2023Shop assistant (20 years' service) v Mehat Six Bells Limited
A shop assistant who worked for 20 years without pay, then for below the National Minimum Wage, has won her constructive dismissal claim. The tribunal found she was subjected to detriments for asserting her right to be paid.
Won · Oct 2023Won—Oct 2023Bar worker (2 years' service) v David Brooker
A bar worker who was paid £400 a week for variable hours was underpaid the National Minimum Wage by over £2,600. The tribunal also awarded £800 for failure to provide written particulars.
Partial · £3,402 · Oct 2023Partial£3,402Oct 2023HR and Recruitment Coordinator (3 years' service) v Oyster Bay Systems Ltd
An HR and Recruitment Coordinator won her constructive unfair dismissal claim after her employer failed to deal with her grievance and sent mixed messages that destroyed trust and confidence. The tribunal awarded £15,195.90.
Won · £15,196 · Oct 2023Won£15,196Oct 2023Former employee v C A Leith (Opticians) Limited
A former optician employee's disability discrimination claims were dismissed because they were filed too late. The tribunal refused to extend the time limit, finding it was not just and equitable to do so.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Former employee (3 years' service) v Areaworks Group Limited (in voluntary liquidation)
A former employee was unfairly dismissed after making a protected disclosure about health and safety. The tribunal awarded over £50,000, including a 25% uplift for the employer's failure to follow the ACAS Code of Conduct.
Partial · £50,312 · Oct 2023Partial£50,312Oct 2023Former 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.
Partial · £11,233 · Oct 2023Partial£11,233Oct 2023On 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.
Partial · £0 · Oct 2023Partial£0Oct 2023Production Manager (23 years' service) v Northern Joinery Limited
A production manager with 23 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after an investigation into missing scrap wood sale proceeds, the tribunal ruled, despite errors in the employer's spreadsheet evidence.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Sales & Customer Service Supervisor (Felton, 18 years' service) and Sales & Customer Service Assistant (Smith, 7 years' service) v Britannia Driving School Limited
Two employees who claimed constructive dismissal and unfair dismissal against Britannia Driving School Ltd had their claims dismissed after the tribunal found a TUPE transfer had already moved their employment to another company.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Former employee (6 years' service) v Causeway Heating Services Limited
A former employee with six years' service won £26,374 after resigning when he discovered the grievance appeal handler was a friend of his employer. The tribunal found the employer breached the ACAS Code and made unauthorised deductions.
Won · £26,374 · Oct 2023Won£26,374Oct 2023Team Member (36 years' service) v BT Plc
A team member with 36 years' service resigned after performance concerns were raised following a new ticketing system. The tribunal dismissed her constructive dismissal claim but awarded £306.40 for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £306 · Oct 2023Partial£306Oct 2023Senior management team (CEO, Finance Director, Commercial Director, Operations Director, Acting Managing Director) v Futurama Limited (in administration)
Five senior managers were summarily dismissed for gross misconduct without any investigation or appeal. The tribunal found the dismissals unfair and wrongful, and awarded unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice pay.
Won · Oct 2023Won—Oct 2023Former employee v Shaw Trust Ltd
A former employee's breach of contract claim against Shaw Trust Ltd was dismissed because he filed his claim one day late, despite receiving advice from ACAS and an independent advisor who failed to mention the time limit.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Driver v Conexim Solutions Ltd
An employment tribunal struck out a driver's unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims after he failed to attend a case management hearing and did not comply with orders to provide details of his case.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Teacher of Welsh as a second language (17 years' service) v Vale of Glamorgan Council
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Welsh teacher with 17 years' service after a lengthy capability procedure, finding that the employer made reasonable adjustments and acted fairly.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023NHS employee v Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
An NHS employee who tried to amend her claim three years after presenting it, adding new disability discrimination and whistleblowing allegations, has been refused by the tribunal due to the balance of hardship favouring the trust.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Playgroup employee v The Committee of Pevensey and Westham Playgroup
A playgroup employee's constructive dismissal claim was struck out after she failed to respond to a strike-out warning, ending a case that had already been delayed by a police investigation.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Security guard (6 years' service) v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd
A security guard who worked only six shifts in 12 months was fairly dismissed for lack of availability, but the tribunal awarded him £790.70 for unpaid notice and holiday pay.
Partial · £791 · Oct 2023Partial£791Oct 2023Former employee v Duchy Farm Kennels Ltd
A former employee of Duchy Farm Kennels Ltd was awarded £17,570.97 after being unfairly dismissed by redundancy, with the tribunal also finding unauthorised wage deductions, unpaid holiday pay, and failure to provide written particulars.
Won · £17,571 · Oct 2023Won£17,571Oct 2023Former employee v Strong Maker Limited
Two former employees of Strong Maker Limited were awarded over £20,000 in total after the tribunal found they were unfairly and automatically unfairly dismissed, with a 25% uplift for the employer's failure to follow the ACAS Code of Practice.
Partial · Oct 2023Partial—Oct 2023Security guard (short service) v Lionhart Security Services Limited
A security guard with only weeks of service was dismissed after being accused of taking items without permission. The tribunal rejected his claims of protected disclosure detriment and notice pay, but awarded £627 for missing written particulars.
Lost · £627 · Oct 2023Lost£627Oct 2023Barber's assistant (2 years 6 months' service) v Mr Panayiotis Andreou Chimonides t/a Cutthroat Kings Barbers
A barber's assistant who was dismissed by text message while on sick leave has won £16,840 in compensation for unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, holiday pay and sick pay.
Won · £16,840 · Oct 2023Won£16,840Oct 2023Family Support Worker (14 years' service) v Leeds City Council
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a family support worker with 14 years' service who began a personal and later romantic relationship with a service user, finding the council's decision was within the range of reasonable responses.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Dog walker/day care worker (5 years' service) v Look Who’s Walking Limited
A dog walker who worked set hours for five years was found to be an employee, not a self-employed contractor, and awarded over £11,700 for unfair dismissal and age discrimination.
Won · £11,707 · Oct 2023Won£11,707Oct 2023Former 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.
Partial · £8,271 · Oct 2023Partial£8,271Oct 2023Kitchen porter/general assistant v Bartlett Mitchell Limited
A tribunal refused to order a claimant's representative to pay wasted costs, despite the claimant withdrawing all claims the day before the final hearing, because the respondent could not prove improper conduct.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Former employee v Shire Oak International Ltd
Two former employees had their claims dismissed and the employer's response struck out after both sides repeatedly failed to attend hearings and comply with tribunal orders.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Registered manager (2 years' service) v Laniwyn Care Services Ltd
A registered manager was unfairly dismissed after being told by text to attend a Zoom meeting where she was given two weeks' notice for redundancy. The tribunal found no genuine redundancy and awarded £14,153.
Won · £14,153 · Oct 2023Won£14,153Oct 2023Production operative (10 months' service) v GI Recruitment Limited
A production operative who reported sexual harassment but was later dismissed for gross misconduct after leaving work early without clocking out has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer acted reasonably.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Security supervisor (22 years' service) v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited
A security supervisor with 22 years' service was fairly dismissed for a fundamental breakdown of trust and confidence after he repeatedly emailed senior management and a client threatened to cancel its contract. The tribunal upheld the employer's decision.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Client Services Director (2 years 7 months' service) v Send DM Limited
A Client Services Director who resigned over unpaid sick pay and a claimed promotion of a male colleague has lost her constructive dismissal and sex discrimination claims. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract.
Lost · £269 · Oct 2023Lost£269Oct 2023Delivery driver v Euro Car Parts Limited
A delivery driver with ADHD was dismissed for persistent lateness while on a final warning. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, finding the employer acted reasonably.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Former employee v First Greater Western Ltd
A tribunal found that a former employee had conducted litigation unreasonably but refused to strike out her claim, allowing it to proceed to a final hearing despite delays and disputes over the list of issues.
Dismissed · Oct 2023Dismissed—Oct 2023Finance Manager (7 years' service) v SSCP Spring Bidco Limited t/a Outcomes First Group Limited
An Employment Tribunal has dismissed all claims of maternity discrimination, harassment, victimisation and unfair dismissal brought by a Finance Manager who was made redundant shortly after returning from maternity leave.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Finance and commissioning officer (18 years' service) v Hertfordshire County Council
A finance and commissioning officer with 18 years' service was constructively dismissed after Hertfordshire County Council unfairly re-graded her role and failed to properly consider her grievance. The tribunal awarded £66,476.86.
Won · £66,477 · Oct 2023Won£66,477Oct 2023Former employee v Invicta Care and Training Ltd.
A Watford tribunal found Invicta Care and Training Ltd. unlawfully deducted wages and failed to pay holiday pay and notice pay, awarding the former employee £4,924.02.
Won · £4,924 · Oct 2023Won£4,924Oct 2023Hair stylist (3 months' service) v Hair at Two Ten Limited
A hair stylist who worked for just three months at a salon without a written contract has been found by an employment tribunal to be an employee, not self-employed, paving the way for her discrimination and pay claims.
Partial · Oct 2023Partial—Oct 2023Personal Banker (8 years' service) v Santander UK Plc
An employment tribunal has dismissed a personal banker's claims of constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination against Santander UK Plc, finding that the final straw she relied on was innocuous and that earlier alleged breaches were not linked to her resignation.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Paramedic (27 years' service) v London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
A London Ambulance Service paramedic who was dismissed for bullying colleagues after failing a mask fit test has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's investigation was thorough and the decision reasonable.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Former employee v Carter Technical Mouldings Ltd
A former employee won £7,881 after their employer admitted the claim of unfair dismissal and related claims. The tribunal awarded redundancy pay, notice pay, and holiday pay.
Won · £7,881 · Oct 2023Won£7,881Oct 2023Project manager (21 years' service) v Greenhey Industrial and Marine Engineering Limited
A project manager with 21 years' service was fairly dismissed after a listening device was found in his boss's office, with wires leading to his desk. The Liverpool tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Lost · Oct 2023Lost—Oct 2023Job applicant (employment status disputed) v General Mills UK Limited
An employment tribunal struck out a claim after the claimant accused the respondent of orchestrating her eviction, finding the allegations scandalous and vexatious.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Former 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.
Partial · £1,537 · Sept 2023Partial£1,537Sept 2023Former employee v London Borough of Newham
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was thrown out because he contacted ACAS two days after the three-month deadline, even though he read his dismissal email the day after it was sent.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Front-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.
Partial · £13,886 · Sept 2023Partial£13,886Sept 2023Gymnastics coach (3 years' service) v Daniel May
A gymnastics coach who was dismissed by email with immediate effect citing redundancy was awarded £2,230 for unauthorised wage deductions and failure to provide written particulars. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair.
Partial · £2,230 · Sept 2023Partial£2,230Sept 2023Commissioning Director (24 years' service) v Bradbury House Limited
A tribunal ruled that a commissioning director with 24 years' service remained an employee even after switching to a consultancy agreement via his own limited company.
Won · Sept 2023Won—Sept 2023Deputy Manager (3 years' service) v Really Flexible Care Ltd
A deputy manager with three years' service was unfairly dismissed after her employer relied solely on a council safeguarding report without conducting its own investigation or disciplinary hearing. The Watford tribunal awarded £26,926.
Won · £26,926 · Sept 2023Won£26,926Sept 2023Support worker (3 years' service) v Acorn Care Home
A support worker who missed the three-month deadline to bring an unfair dismissal claim because her legal representative failed to act in time has had her case dismissed. The tribunal ruled it was reasonably practicable for her to have filed on time.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Boatman (16 years' service) v Trevor Symes
A boatman with 16 years' service was unfairly dismissed when his employer sent a text message saying there was no work. The tribunal awarded over £17,600 in compensation, including an ACAS uplift.
Won · £17,673 · Sept 2023Won£17,673Sept 2023Minibus driver (17 and 26 years' service respectively) v Hallmark Connections Limited and First Choice Mini-Bus Service Limited
Two long-serving minibus drivers were found to have been automatically unfairly dismissed when a school transport contract was awarded to a new provider who refused to take them on. The tribunal awarded a total of £47,584.72.
Won · £47,585 · Sept 2023Won£47,585Sept 2023Former employee (15 years' service) v Crystal Clear Designs and Signs Ltd
A former employee with 15 years' service was constructively dismissed after a campaign of race harassment. The tribunal awarded over £34,000 including £21,000 for injury to feelings.
Won · £34,281 · Sept 2023Won£34,281Sept 2023Former employee (5 years' service) v PYD Packaging Limited
A former employee with 5 years' service was unfairly dismissed during a redundancy process and awarded over £10,000 for unpaid notice, holiday pay, and ACAS code breach.
Partial · £10,082 · Sept 2023Partial£10,082Sept 2023Security guard v Seal Security UK Ltd
A security guard who was dismissed after being found asleep during his shift at Bloomberg LLP has lost his claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination. The tribunal found the employer acted reasonably and the discrimination claims had no merit.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Former employee v Royal Mail Group Ltd
A former Royal Mail employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after he and his union representative failed to attend the first hearing. The judgment was later revoked due to the rep's family bereavement, but the claim was ultimately rejected on its merits.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Former employee (shop worker) v Ms M. Harvey T/A The Pickle Barrel
A former shop worker's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after the tribunal struck out the employer's response for failing to comply with case management directions for over two years.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Former employee v Walkdens Newsagents Limited
A former employee of Walkdens Newsagents Limited has been awarded £25,931 after the tribunal found they were unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, and that the employer made unauthorised deductions from wages and failed to pay holiday pay.
Won · £25,931 · Sept 2023Won£25,931Sept 2023Trainee Project Manager (apprentice, 1 year 4 months' service) v Gloster MEP Limited
A trainee project manager who was dismissed after complaining about underpayment of the National Minimum Wage lost his claim for automatic unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the real reason was performance and conduct issues.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Former employee v The Blurt Foundation CIC (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation)
A former employee won automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy/maternity discrimination claims after The Blurt Foundation failed to respond. The tribunal awarded £15,093.21, including an uplift for breaching the Acas Code.
Won · £15,093 · Sept 2023Won£15,093Sept 2023Asbestos removal workers (former employees) v Kaefer Limited
A group of former asbestos removal workers had their claims against three companies struck out after the tribunal found there was no TUPE transfer of their employment.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Former 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.
Partial · £29,257 · Sept 2023Partial£29,257Sept 2023Chef (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.
Partial · £17,766 · Sept 2023Partial£17,766Sept 2023Former employee v Sapphire Accounting and Randstad Construction Agency
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing and did not provide evidence to show his claim was filed in time.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Project Manager (3 years' service) v Equans Fabricom UK Limited
A project manager who resigned after his employer changed working practices to recover overpaid offshore allowance has lost his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal also ordered him to repay £10,056.85.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Senior Lecturer (14 years' service) v University of the Arts London
A senior lecturer with 14 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after developing a romantic relationship with a student. The tribunal rejected his claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Recruitment assessor (worker status) v College of Policing Limited
A recruitment assessor who claimed unfair dismissal lost his case after the tribunal ruled he was a worker, not an employee, because the College of Policing had no obligation to provide work and he could refuse assignments.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Restaurant manager (6 months' service) v 11 Berkeley Street Ltd T/a Jeru Restaurant
A restaurant manager with six months' service who reported mouse droppings and chef misconduct was not automatically unfairly dismissed, but won £3,201 for unpaid tronc and holiday pay.
Partial · £3,201 · Sept 2023Partial£3,201Sept 2023Former employee v Freespee Limited
The tribunal dismissed a former employee's application for specific disclosure of documents, ruling that a foreign qualified in-house lawyer had capacity to give legal advice and that the dominant purpose of the communications was legal advice.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Business consultant (8 months' service) v Eunisure Limited (in voluntary liquidation)
A business consultant who was refused homeworking after training has won £5,130 for unpaid commission, holiday pay and notice pay, but her claim of associative disability discrimination was dismissed.
Partial · £5,130 · Sept 2023Partial£5,130Sept 2023Former employee (makeup specialist) v Makeup Specialists Limited
A makeup specialist was automatically unfairly dismissed because of her pregnancy. The tribunal awarded over £40,000 including an ACAS code uplift and injury to feelings.
Won · £40,465 · Sept 2023Won£40,465Sept 2023Former employee (Lead Country Accountant, 4 years' service) v Venator Materials UK Ltd
A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal, race discrimination and whistleblowing detriment have been struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend hearings.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Former employee v HFD Limited
A former employee who submitted an unfair dismissal claim and then cut all contact has had his case struck out and been ordered to pay £723.80 in costs.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Former employee v Italian Catering Concept Ltd
A former employee's constructive unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after neither he nor his former employer, now in liquidation, attended the final hearing or provided any evidence.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Social worker (12 years' service) v Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
A social worker with 12 years' service had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims dismissed after she failed to comply with a deposit order and an unless order. Her application to set aside the dismissal was refused.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Former employee v APT Health and Safety Training Solutions Ltd
A former employee was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy and denied proper notice, winning a basic award of £1,346.15 and damages of £1,800 for breach of contract.
Partial · Sept 2023Partial—Sept 2023Sales Assistant (5 years' service) v H & M Hennes & Mauritz UK Limited
A sales assistant who relocated from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth was fairly dismissed after H&M tried but failed to find her a suitable transfer. The tribunal rejected her unfair dismissal claim.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Former employee v Hydegate Pet Resort Ltd
A former employee was unfairly dismissed after the employer failed to follow a fair procedure. The tribunal awarded a 20% uplift for breaching the ACAS Code and confirmed one month's notice pay.
Won · Sept 2023Won—Sept 2023Personal Assistant (6 months' service) v Club19 Limited
A tribunal rejected a wrongful dismissal claim from a PA with six months' service who was summarily dismissed after blocking her manager on WhatsApp and returning the business phone unattended. No compensation was awarded.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Former employee v Together Stronger (South Wales) Ltd.
A former employee with less than two years' service won over £11,000 after being constructively dismissed and discriminated against due to his disability. The tribunal found the employer made unauthorised deductions and failed to provide a written statement of employment particulars.
Partial · £11,014 · Sept 2023Partial£11,014Sept 2023Former employee v London Borough of Lambeth Council
Two former employees had their unfair dismissal claims automatically struck out after failing to comply with an Unless Order. The tribunal refused reconsideration, and the claims were ultimately dismissed.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Former employee (kitchen designer) v Leighton Buzzard Self Storage Ltd t/a Cinch Self Storage
A former kitchen designer's constructive unfair dismissal claim was thrown out after he filed it four months late, with the tribunal finding he could have acted sooner despite seeking advice.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Business Development Manager (3 years' service) v Siemens Healthcare Ltd
A Business Development Manager who resigned claiming constructive dismissal due to race discrimination lost his case. The tribunal found Siemens Healthcare Ltd had genuine, evidence-based performance concerns and had not breached the implied term of trust and confidence.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Smart Meter Installer (11 months' service) v Morrison Data Services Limited
A smart meter installer with chronic migraines was dismissed after three months' absence. The tribunal found he was disabled but that the employer acted reasonably and did not discriminate.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Former employee v British Telecommunications plc
A tribunal struck out a former employee's claims because they were presented five months late, and refused to extend time even after the employee submitted additional medical evidence.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Postal worker (19 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Ltd
A postal worker with 19 years' service was fairly dismissed for sending unsolicited items including scissors and a Hi Vis jacket to colleagues. The tribunal upheld Royal Mail's decision, finding the employer acted within the range of reasonable responses.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Security Officer (1 year 9 months' service) v Alpha Response (2004) Ltd t/a Red Support Services
A security officer who tried to add two new protected disclosures to his unfair dismissal claim 16 months after presenting his claim was refused by the tribunal, which found it was reasonably practicable to have included them earlier.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Deputy General Manager - Operations (12 years' service) v Artionis (UK) Ltd
A deputy general manager with 12 years' service failed to prove constructive dismissal after her employer changed her role while she was on maternity leave. The tribunal found the employer's actions were reasonable and most claims were brought too late.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Responsive repairs plumber (6 years' service) v Coalo Limited
A plumber with six years' service was awarded £134,411 after his employer failed to implement occupational health recommendations, cut his sick pay, and ignored his grievance. The tribunal found constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Partial · £134,412 · Sept 2023Partial£134,412Sept 2023Solicitor (5 years' service) v Bishop Lloyd & Jackson Solicitors Limited
A housing solicitor was unfairly dismissed when her employer failed to properly consider a possible secondment at a sister firm. The tribunal found a 85% chance that consultation would have led to an alternative role.
Won · Sept 2023Won—Sept 2023Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional (2 years' service) v Mountain Healthcare Limited
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a forensic custody nurse who could not kneel to perform CPR due to bilateral knee replacements. The employer was found to have acted within the range of reasonable responses.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Production Team Member (2 years' service) v Bighams Ltd
A production worker with a final written warning for threatening behaviour was fairly dismissed after shouting at a colleague. The tribunal also ordered Bighams Ltd to pay £648.96 for unpaid holiday.
Partial · £649 · Sept 2023Partial£649Sept 2023University 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.
Partial · Sept 2023Partial—Sept 2023Former employee v Epsilon Ten Limited trading as Oxto Energy Storage
A former employee with less than two years' service successfully claimed £13,389.33 in unpaid wages, pension contributions and annual leave after his employer failed to pay him for months and did not attend the tribunal hearing.
Partial · £13,389 · Sept 2023Partial£13,389Sept 2023Former employee v PMP Recruitment Limited
A former employee of PMP Recruitment Limited succeeded in claims of direct discrimination and harassment on grounds of age, race, and sex, and was awarded over £19,000 in compensation.
Partial · £19,310 · Sept 2023Partial£19,310Sept 2023Former employee (less than 1 year service) v Churston Court Inn Ltd
A tribunal has awarded nearly £30,000 to a pregnant employee who was dismissed by text message after complaining about derogatory comments and a failure to provide support with lifting.
Won · £29,796 · Sept 2023Won£29,796Sept 2023Head of E-Commerce (8 months' service) v Mibelle Ltd
A tribunal found that a Head of E-Commerce with 8 months' service was genuinely redundant, rejecting claims that her dismissal was linked to her pregnancy. She succeeded only on a claim for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · Sept 2023Partial—Sept 2023Former employee (10 years' service) v National Westminster Bank Plc
A former employee who settled her unfair dismissal claim and signed a withdrawal agreement could not bring a second claim about a detrimental reference or reopen the original case. The tribunal struck out the claim for lack of jurisdiction.
Dismissed · Sept 2023Dismissed—Sept 2023Shop Assistant (9 years' service) v Tarsaim and Mandeep Sandhu t/a Station Stores
A shop assistant with nine years' service was unfairly dismissed after using the Post Office till for a personal transaction. The tribunal found the investigation was insufficient and the dismissal procedurally unfair.
Won · Sept 2023Won—Sept 2023Agency 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.
Partial · £1,500 · Sept 2023Partial£1,500Sept 2023Senior delivery, operations and support engineer (8 years' service) v BT PLC
An employment tribunal has rejected claims of unfair dismissal, race discrimination and victimisation brought by a BT engineer dismissed for breaching IT policies, but upheld claims for unpaid overtime and holiday pay totalling £4,666.81.
Partial · £4,667 · Sept 2023Partial£4,667Sept 2023Territory sales executive (16 years' service) v ATN Marketing Limited
A territory sales executive with 16 years' service was unfairly dismissed for poor performance without any prior warnings or fair procedure. The tribunal awarded £33,819 in compensation, including a 25% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.
Won · £33,819 · Sept 2023Won£33,819Sept 2023Product Manager (7 years 9 months' service) v Vodafone Group Services Ltd
A product manager with over seven years' service resigned claiming constructive dismissal after his role was redefined under a new operating model. The tribunal found no breach of contract.
Lost · Sept 2023Lost—Sept 2023Deputy Principal (14 years' service) v The Shared Learning Trust
A deputy principal with 14 years' service was unfairly dismissed after the trust failed to tell her the purpose of a redundancy consultation meeting. The tribunal awarded no compensation, however, finding she would have been dismissed anyway.
Partial · Sept 2023Partial—Sept 2023Long-Term Delivery Postperson (17 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Limited
A postman with 17 years' service was fairly dismissed after a member of the public reported him drinking alcohol from a can and driving away. The tribunal found Royal Mail's investigation and decision were reasonable.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Former employee (design and printing company) v SP Group Ltd (In Administration) and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
A tribunal has awarded 221 former employees of SP Group Ltd a protective award of 90 days' pay after the company made them redundant without any collective consultation when it went into administration.
Won · Aug 2023Won—Aug 2023Senior 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.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Former employee v Carisway Facilities Support Ltd (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
A cleaner was unfairly dismissed when her employer went into liquidation without following any redundancy procedure. The tribunal awarded £14,522 in compensation, reduced by 50% for the chance she would have been dismissed anyway.
Partial · £14,522 · Aug 2023Partial£14,522Aug 2023Former employee v Woods Catering Staffordshire Ltd (in liquidation)
A former employee with a disability was awarded over £320,000 after an employment tribunal found she was harassed, victimised, and unfairly dismissed by Woods Catering Staffordshire Ltd and its director.
Won · £320,476 · Aug 2023Won£320,476Aug 2023Former employee v Extreme Networks
A former employee of Extreme Networks had all claims struck out after failing to meet the two-year service requirement for unfair dismissal and not complying with tribunal orders.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employee (15 weeks' service) v Rands Farm Equestrian Centre Ltd
A former employee of Rands Farm Equestrian Centre Ltd has been awarded £7,234.51 after the tribunal upheld claims for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and failure to provide pay slips or written employment particulars.
Won · £7,235 · Aug 2023Won£7,235Aug 2023Care worker v Reach Care Services Limited (in Voluntary Liquidation)
A care worker was constructively unfairly dismissed by Reach Care Services Limited, which was in voluntary liquidation. The tribunal awarded £31,222.97 for unfair dismissal and unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £31,223 · Aug 2023Partial£31,223Aug 2023Former employee (patient transport/administrative role) v Medicare EMS Group UK Limited
A former employee who brought claims for unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination had her case struck out after failing to comply with orders and not attending the hearing.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employee (32 years' service) v High-Tech Windows Ltd (in voluntary liquidation)
A former employee with 32 years' service was awarded a protective award of 90 days' pay after his employer made him and 20 others redundant without any consultation.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Band 5 Staff Nurse (6 years' service) v Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board
A Band 5 Staff Nurse was constructively dismissed after making protected disclosures about patient safety and an alleged assault. The tribunal found the Health Board subjected her to detriments including suspension and a flawed disciplinary process.
Won · Aug 2023Won—Aug 2023Former employee v Mrs Victoria Henderson t/a The Spirit Group
A former employee with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and type 2 diabetes was dismissed because of her pregnancy and disability. The tribunal awarded £24,626.93.
Won · £24,627 · Aug 2023Won£24,627Aug 2023Former employee v CFE Lighting
A former employee who missed a telephone hearing due to connection problems has had her unfair dismissal claim reinstated after the tribunal granted reconsideration.
Remitted · Aug 2023Remitted—Aug 2023Support worker (2.5 months' service) v Accomplish Group Limited
A support worker with 2.5 months' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after swearing at a person they supported. The tribunal rejected claims of disability discrimination because the employer did not know of his undiagnosed ADHD.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Manual Handling Equipment Trainer (9 years' service) v DHL Services Ltd
A manual handling equipment trainer with 9 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after failing to carry out practical assessments for two returning employees. The tribunal upheld DHL's decision.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Traffic Order/Project Engineer (11 years' service) v London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
An engineer with 11 years' service resigned by email but the council's IT system quarantined it; the disciplinary hearing went ahead and she was dismissed. The tribunal struck out her discrimination and victimisation claims.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Band 5 community nurse (6 years' service) v Guys & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
A Band 5 community nurse with six years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after inappropriate contact with a vulnerable patient, the tribunal ruled.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Groom at a stud farm v Hildare Stud Farm Ltd
A groom who named an individual instead of the employing company on her claim form had her unfair dismissal case struck out as out of time. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to have brought the claim against the correct employer in time.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employee v Collect Investments Limited
A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim after the employee withdrew it, having less than two years' continuous service. The correct employer was identified as Collect Investments Limited, not Selected Property Limited.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Studio sales administrator (3 years 10 months' service) v Fresh Transformations Ltd trading as Fresh Doors
A studio sales administrator was unfairly dismissed when her employer asked for her keys after she refused to attend work during lockdown. The tribunal awarded £723, reduced by 50% for her own conduct.
Won · £723 · Aug 2023Won£723Aug 2023HGV driver v Debach Enterprises Limited
An HGV driver who was dismissed for fuel discrepancies, reinstated on appeal, then resigned was not constructively dismissed. The tribunal also ordered her to pay £21,000 in costs.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Groom (stud farm employee) v Hildare Stud Farm Ltd
A groom who named her employer's directors instead of the company has had her unfair dismissal claim struck out, as the tribunal found it was too late to add the correct respondent.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Post office assistant/shop assistant (26 years' service) v Fabpost Ltd
A post office assistant with 26 years' service was dismissed after her employer sold the shop. The tribunal found a TUPE transfer had taken place, so liability for her claims passed to the new owner and her former employer was not liable.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Train cleaner (21 years' service) v Atalian Servest Limited
A train cleaner with 21 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed investigation into alleged theft of soap, but the tribunal found he actually committed theft, reducing compensation to zero.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Former employee (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.
Partial · £949 · Aug 2023Partial£949Aug 2023Healthcare assistant (probationary period) v Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
A healthcare assistant who was dismissed during his probationary period for sickness absence and conduct issues has lost his claims of sex and disability discrimination against Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. The tribunal found no unlawful discrimination, failure to make reasonable adjustments, or victimisation.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Former employee v Skins Laser Clinic Ltd
A former employee of Skins Laser Clinic Ltd was awarded over £21,000 after the tribunal found she was not paid for 142 hours of work and suffered race discrimination. The award was increased by 25% because the employer failed to address her grievance.
Won · £21,124 · Aug 2023Won£21,124Aug 2023Print manager (12 years' service) v JEM Packaging Ltd
A print manager with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed after refusing two minor clauses in a new contract. The tribunal found the employer acted unreasonably by treating fire-and-rehire as a first resort. Compensation: £17,749.
Won · £17,749 · Aug 2023Won£17,749Aug 2023Assistant to business owner (2 years' service) v Dawn Bibby Productions Limited and Miss Dawn Bibby
A tribunal ruled that an assistant to a TV craft business owner was a worker, not an employee, and awarded £7,209 for unpaid holiday pay and pension contributions.
Partial · £7,209 · Aug 2023Partial£7,209Aug 2023Security guard (28 months' service) v Bardwood Support Services Ltd
A security guard who was removed from his assignment and not given any disciplinary process has been found to be an employee and unfairly dismissed. The tribunal also ordered the employer to pay outstanding holiday pay for the full 28 months of service.
Won · Aug 2023Won—Aug 2023Bid Manager (12 years' service) v Mears Group plc
A tribunal found that Mears Group plc unfairly dismissed a Bid Manager with spinal injuries and victimised her for raising concerns about reasonable adjustments. She was awarded £964,465.37.
Won · £964,465 · Aug 2023Won£964,465Aug 2023Maths teacher and KS5 coordinator (2 years' service) v Middlesex Learning Partnership
A maths teacher with less than two years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct. The employment tribunal dismissed his unfair dismissal claim for lack of jurisdiction and found no race discrimination.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Security Officer (6 years' service) v Alpha Response 2004 Ltd t/a Red Support Services
A security officer with six years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV footage showed he left his post without authorisation on multiple occasions. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Sign erector (7 months' service) v First Signs Ltd
A sign erector with only 7 months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after raising road safety concerns about unroadworthy vehicles. The tribunal awarded £9,858.56.
Won · £9,859 · Aug 2023Won£9,859Aug 2023Customer 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.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Former employee (director and shareholder) v Purple Dog Company.com Ltd
A former director and employee was awarded £566.49 for unpaid holiday leave but failed to prove constructive dismissal after resigning amid trust issues.
Partial · £566 · Aug 2023Partial£566Aug 2023Former employees (family-run supermarket) v Medsun Food Ltd
Three employees were fairly dismissed for a roof confrontation and assault, but a fourth was unfairly dismissed for taking goods without payment. The tribunal reduced her compensation to zero due to her conduct.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Professional 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.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Assistant 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.
Partial · £538 · Aug 2023Partial£538Aug 2023Managing Director (21 years' service) v Robert Woodhead Ltd (in liquidation)
A preliminary hearing determined that a managing director who worked across four group companies was employed only by the first respondent. Claims against the other three were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Former employee (12 weeks' service) v James Andrew Prams & Nurseries Ltd
A former employee was awarded over £10,700 after James Andrew Prams & Nurseries Ltd failed to pay redundancy, wages, notice pay and holiday pay following a redundancy dismissal.
Won · £10,715 · Aug 2023Won£10,715Aug 2023Production manager (14 years' service) v Great British Confectionary Group Limited
A production manager with 14 years' service was unfairly dismissed when his employer closed a factory, laid him off indefinitely, and deliberately kept the redundancy count below 20 to avoid collective consultation. The tribunal awarded over £15,000 plus a protective award of £9,000.
Won · £15,243 · Aug 2023Won£15,243Aug 2023Software developer (contractor, 6 weeks' service) v Sky UK Limited
A software developer who raised concerns about multi-user discrimination in a Slack channel has lost his whistleblowing claim after the tribunal found his message did not amount to a protected disclosure of information.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Field engineers v Kalamazoo IT Limited
Four field engineers were unfairly dismissed when their employer told them they had transferred to a new contractor under TUPE, but no transfer had occurred. The tribunal awarded over £114,000 in total.
Won · £114,504 · Aug 2023Won£114,504Aug 2023Universal education facilitator (1 year's service) v Turning Point
A tribunal refused to strike out a universal education facilitator's whistleblowing and victimisation claims against Turning Point, but ordered her to pay a £150 deposit for each to proceed.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Former employee v Firstport Property Services Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Firstport Property Services Ltd was struck out after they failed to provide disclosure despite an unless order. The tribunal also ordered them to pay £500 in costs.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Security 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.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Plant operator / maintenance worker (chemical effluent treatment plant) v Suez Industrial Water Limited and Airbus Operations Limited
Three chemical effluent plant workers were automatically transferred to Airbus under TUPE when the maintenance contract expired and Airbus took the work in-house. The tribunal declared a service provision change had occurred.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Administrative 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.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Former employees v Carl's Kitchen Limited
An employment tribunal has upheld claims from four former employees of Carl's Kitchen Limited for unpaid redundancy, unauthorised wage deductions, and missing pension contributions. The company failed to attend the hearing.
Won · Aug 2023Won—Aug 2023Weekend Support Worker (2 years' service) v Our Place Schools Ltd
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Weekend Support Worker who was absent for nearly two years and failed to engage with welfare meetings or provide medical evidence. The employer, Our Place Schools Ltd, was found to have acted reasonably.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Former employee v Worker Bee UK Ltd
A tribunal struck out a former employee's claims against Worker Bee UK Ltd after she failed to comply with multiple orders and did not actively pursue her case, making a fair hearing impossible.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Farm worker (40 years' service) v G.E. Spence and Sons (a partnership)
A farm worker with 40 years' service was sent a P45 in the post while off sick with cauda equina syndrome. The tribunal found he was unfairly dismissed, discriminated against because of his disability, and awarded over £26,800.
Won · £26,811 · Aug 2023Won£26,811Aug 2023Former employee v Department for Education
A former employee who filed eight separate claims against the Department for Education and others has had all claims struck out after the tribunal found his conduct scandalous, unreasonable and vexatious.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Finance and accounting consultant v Ruby Labs Ltd
A finance and accounting consultant who threatened to report his client for tax irregularities unless paid £600,000 has had all his employment tribunal claims dismissed. He was ordered to pay €86,200 in costs.
Lost · Aug 2023Lost—Aug 2023Care worker (4 years' service) v R2
A care worker with four years' service was unfairly dismissed after an incident with his client. The tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair and awarded £2,975 after deductions.
Won · £2,975 · Aug 2023Won£2,975Aug 2023Former employee (18 years' service) v Riviera Multimedia Ltd
A former employee with 18 years' service was locked out of her workplace and left unpaid for months. The tribunal awarded her over £26,000 in redundancy, breach of contract, unpaid salary, and holiday pay.
Partial · £26,022 · Aug 2023Partial£26,022Aug 2023Former employee v Kitrinos Healthcare (charity No. 1172586)
A former employee settled her claims for £11,210.89 after the employer conceded unfair dismissal at the final hearing. The tribunal later ordered the employer to pay £6,485.88 in preparation time costs for unreasonable conduct.
Settled · £11,211 · Aug 2023Settled£11,211Aug 2023Former 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.
Partial · £27,075 · Aug 2023Partial£27,075Aug 2023Office administrator (4 years' service) v Beaumont and Fletcher Ltd
A tribunal found that an office administrator was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer included unparticularised criticisms about her appearance and relationships with colleagues in a capability letter. She was awarded £3,497.79, reduced by 75% for contributory fault.
Won · £3,498 · Aug 2023Won£3,498Aug 2023Community Engagement Officer (agency worker) v Umbrella-Company Limited
An agency worker who claimed she was dismissed for whistleblowing had her interim relief application refused because she could not show a 'pretty good chance' of proving she was an employee of the respondent.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Midwife (22 years' service) v Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
A Reading tribunal struck out a midwife's discrimination claims against Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust after finding they could not be fairly heard, but allowed her unfair and wrongful dismissal claims to proceed.
Partial · Aug 2023Partial—Aug 2023Former employee (10 months' service) v Maronsett Limited
A former employee with less than 10 months' service was awarded £1,015.81 after his employer unlawfully deducted holiday pay and wages to cover vehicle damage. His unfair dismissal claim was dismissed for lack of qualifying service.
Partial · £1,016 · Aug 2023Partial£1,016Aug 2023Former employee v Elizabeth Cardy
A former employee's unfair dismissal and redundancy claims were struck out because she had less than two years' service. Her remaining claims were also struck out after she did not attend the final hearing.
Dismissed · Aug 2023Dismissed—Aug 2023Therapist (self-employed) v The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police
A therapist who provided counselling to police staff was found to be self-employed, not a worker or employee, and his claims for unfair dismissal and holiday pay were dismissed.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Credit Analyst (2 years' service) v Lawson (Whetstone) Limited
A tribunal refused to strike out a credit analyst's claims of constructive unfair dismissal and religion-based discrimination, finding the claims had reasonable prospects despite missing details.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Former 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.
Partial · £4,172 · Jul 2023Partial£4,172Jul 2023Lead nurse specialist (4 years 8 months' service) v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
A lead nurse specialist was unfairly dismissed by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust after the trust failed to properly handle her grievance. The tribunal found she had committed gross misconduct but the dismissal was procedurally unfair.
Partial · Jul 2023Partial—Jul 2023Agency worker (Housing Officer, temporary cover) v Notting Hill Genesis
An agency worker who was dismissed after taking three days off without permission to care for his son has lost his claims of race and sex discrimination against Notting Hill Genesis.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Associate 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.
Partial · £2,585 · Jul 2023Partial£2,585Jul 2023Registered nurse (band 5, 6 years' service) v Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
A band 5 nurse with six years' unblemished service was fairly dismissed after CCTV showed her dragging a vulnerable patient with learning disabilities along the floor. The employment tribunal rejected her unfair and wrongful dismissal claims.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Bus driver (5 years' service) v Abellio London Ltd
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a bus driver with five years' service who drove through a red light, finding the employer's decision was within the range of reasonable responses.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Residential 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.
Partial · £1,356 · Jul 2023Partial£1,356Jul 2023Former employee v Best Time Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Best Time Limited was struck out after she missed the time limit to contact ACAS and failed to explain the delay.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023General Operative (5 years' service) v Amalga Ltd
A general operative who flew to Slovakia while on furlough was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, the tribunal has ruled.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Groom (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.
Partial · £485 · Jul 2023Partial£485Jul 2023QA operative (6 years' service) v Curry’s Group Limited
A QA operative with six years' service resigned after his grievance was rejected, claiming constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the employer had reasonable and proper cause for all its actions.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Ward 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.
Partial · £10,270 · Jul 2023Partial£10,270Jul 2023Apprentice network engineer (4 months' service) v Openreach Ltd
An apprentice network engineer with four months' service failed to prove constructive dismissal after being dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal awarded £225.23 for unpaid wages.
Partial · £225 · Jul 2023Partial£225Jul 2023Former 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.
Partial · Jul 2023Partial—Jul 2023Train driver (10 years' service) v Arriva Rail London Limited
An employment tribunal has ruled that Arriva Rail London fairly dismissed a train driver of 10 years who tested positive for cannabis metabolites in a random drug test, rejecting his defence that the result was caused by CBD oil.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Yard Controller (30 years' service) v Abellio East Anglia Limited T/A Greater Anglia
A yard controller with 30 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a 16-second delay in stopping a train due to a radio failure. The tribunal found the employer's investigation was inadequate and the procedure fell outside the range of reasonable responses.
Won · Jul 2023Won—Jul 2023Former 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.
Partial · £23,911 · Jul 2023Partial£23,911Jul 2023Swimming teacher (8 years' service) v Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust
A swimming teacher with 8 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after telling a 10-year-old pupil 'it looks like you work out'. The Leeds tribunal upheld the employer's decision, citing safeguarding concerns.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Bus driver (7 months' service) v Diamond Bus (North West) Limited
A bus driver with seven months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after he raised grievances about unpaid travel time and working time breaches. The tribunal awarded £4,335.28.
Partial · £4,335 · Jul 2023Partial£4,335Jul 2023Cleaner (2 years' service) v M & I t/a Jetmaid Cleaning Services Ltd
A cleaner with two years' service was dismissed by text message after calling in sick. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded £8,192.72.
Won · £8,193 · Jul 2023Won£8,193Jul 2023Conveyancing solicitor v A A Holmes Limited
A conveyancing solicitor who resigned after her employer threatened a 25% pay cut without agreement has won £11,657 in notice pay. The tribunal found the employer's unilateral salary reduction was a fundamental breach of contract.
Won · £11,657 · Jul 2023Won£11,657Jul 2023Senior academic (highly qualified, working in a senior position) v QAHE Ltd
A highly qualified academic who failed to provide a supplemental impact statement as ordered by the tribunal has been ordered to pay £1,000 in costs. The tribunal found his conduct unreasonable and that it caused a hearing to be postponed.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Former employee v Mitie FM Ltd
A tribunal struck out one part of a former employee's race discrimination claim because the alleged discriminatory act was carried out by a third party, but allowed other allegations to proceed.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Window fitter (6 years' service) v Amazing Glazing (Widnes) Limited
A window fitter with six years' service was dismissed by text message claiming the company was going into receivership, but the tribunal found the business continued trading. He was awarded £9,357 for unfair dismissal, notice pay, holiday pay, and an unauthorised deduction.
Won · £9,357 · Jul 2023Won£9,357Jul 2023Deputy Manager (4 years' service) v Mr K M Bowen
A deputy manager who was pushed by her employer during a dispute, then offered a deal to return only to have it reneged on, has won her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £25,391.35.
Won · £25,391 · Jul 2023Won£25,391Jul 2023Former employee v 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.
Partial · £3,876 · Jul 2023Partial£3,876Jul 2023Former employee v Financial Ombudsman Service Limited
A former complainant who claimed to be an employee of the Financial Ombudsman Service had all his claims struck out after failing to attend a preliminary hearing and providing no evidence of an employment relationship.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Former employee v Xace Limited
A former employee forgot about an occupational health report and disclosed it late. The employer's application for £12,166 in costs was refused by the tribunal.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Finance 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.
Partial · £112,007 · Jul 2023Partial£112,007Jul 2023Head 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.
Partial · Jul 2023Partial—Jul 2023Former employee (marketing agent through own company) v Vatech Dental Manufacturing Limited
A former employee who worked through his own company before becoming an employee had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he had less than two years' continuous service as an employee.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Domestic worker (overseas domestic worker visa) v Mr R K Jain
A domestic worker who was paid far below the minimum wage and worked seven days a week had her claims dismissed because they were presented to the tribunal three months late.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Workshop technician v Fact Community Transport
A workshop technician unfairly made redundant was awarded £1,350 compensation after the tribunal applied a 50% Polkey deduction for the chance he would have been dismissed in a fair process.
Partial · £1,542 · Jul 2023Partial£1,542Jul 2023Spray operator (10 years' service) v AF Machinery Limited
A spray operator who claimed constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination lost all claims at tribunal, which found he resigned to retire to Wales rather than because of any breach by his employer.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Support worker and administrative assistant (1 year 3 months' service) v Flourishgate Care Services Limited
A support worker who was dismissed for gross misconduct after throwing water at a service user has lost her claim that the real reason was whistleblowing. The tribunal found no protected disclosures had been made and the dismissal was solely due to the incident.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Apprentice (digital marketing) v A & T Trained Dogs Limited
A digital marketing apprentice who was dismissed days after writing to her employer about an unpaid tax rebate has won her claim for automatically unfair dismissal. The Manchester tribunal awarded £3,963.97 in compensation.
Won · £3,964 · Jul 2023Won£3,964Jul 2023Senior 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.
Partial · Jul 2023Partial—Jul 2023Sales advisor (2 years 7 months' service) v Bellway Homes Limited
A sales advisor who resigned after receiving a final written warning for selling a show-home sofa on Facebook Marketplace has lost her claim for constructive unfair dismissal against Bellway Homes Limited. The tribunal found the employer's disciplinary process was reasonable and no fundamental breach of contract occurred.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Head of PE Faculty (7 years' service) v Kings Monkton School Limited
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Head of PE who authorised the use of another pupil's inhaler for a child with severe allergies during an off-site lesson. All disability discrimination claims also failed.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Kitchen designer (5 months' service) v Wilmslow Kitchen Interiors Limited
A kitchen designer who was dismissed by text message after just five months had her entire claim dismissed because she presented it after the statutory time limit. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for her to have claimed earlier.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Customer concierge (9 years' service) v Heathrow Express Operating Company Limited
A customer concierge with nine years' service who was made redundant after refusing a new role has lost his claims for unfair dismissal, age discrimination, and equal pay. The tribunal found the redundancy process was fair.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Logistics Administrator (8 years' service) v Sample Logistics Ltd
An employment tribunal has dismissed a logistics administrator's constructive dismissal and discrimination claims, ruling that his connection to the UK was insufficient to establish territorial jurisdiction.
Dismissed · Jul 2023Dismissed—Jul 2023Former employee v Mr Marcel Hengst, Nova Status B.V., GOT Technologies (UK) Ltd
The tribunal rejected an employer's bid to overturn a costs order, finding their conduct was unreasonable. A separate claim for extra costs over the reconsideration was also dismissed.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023D&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.
Partial · Jul 2023Partial—Jul 2023Contract 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.
Partial · £39,539 · Jul 2023Partial£39,539Jul 2023Former employee (11 years' service) v Catwalk Dogs St Helens Ltd
A former employee with 11 years' service was unfairly dismissed and underpaid the national minimum wage. The tribunal awarded £4,694.53, including an ACAS uplift.
Won · £4,695 · Jul 2023Won£4,695Jul 2023Trainee route setter (2 years' service) v Ascendant Leisure Properties Limited
A trainee route setter who emailed about changing her role was unfairly dismissed when her employer treated it as a resignation. The tribunal awarded £5,597, including an 18% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.
Won · £5,597 · Jul 2023Won£5,597Jul 2023Venue manager (8 years' service) v Sin Bar Ltd
A venue manager with 8 years' service was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer shouted at her, refused sick pay, and removed her from the bar's Facebook page. The tribunal awarded £8,137.55.
Won · £8,138 · Jul 2023Won£8,138Jul 2023Finance Assistant (4 years' service) v Outstanding Branding Ltd (in Liquidation) and Sandy Branding Ltd
A finance assistant was made redundant without any consultation or selection process after his employment transferred to a new company. The tribunal awarded over £11,000 for unfair and wrongful dismissal and unpaid wages.
Partial · £11,379 · Jul 2023Partial£11,379Jul 2023Managing Director (5 years 8 months' service) v Macom GmbH UK Ltd
A managing director was unfairly dismissed after his bankruptcy triggered a summary dismissal without any investigation or hearing. The tribunal awarded £4,630 but applied a 60% Polkey deduction.
Won · £4,630 · Jul 2023Won£4,630Jul 2023Childcare nursery assistant (3 months' service) v Ms Tika Mesha Williams
A nursery assistant with just 3 months' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after she raised concerns about being paid below the national minimum wage and not receiving rest breaks. The tribunal awarded £5,433.98.
Won · £5,434 · Jul 2023Won£5,434Jul 2023Nursery nurse (2 years 10 months' service) v Foster Park Primary School
A nursery nurse who resigned after receiving a final written warning for refusing to self-isolate despite being advised to do so has lost her constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Early years practitioner (8 years' service) v Hertsmonceux Pre-School Limited
An early years practitioner with 8 years' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about underpayment of SSP and holiday pay. The tribunal found the real reason for her dismissal was her assertion of statutory rights.
Won · Jul 2023Won—Jul 2023Former 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.
Partial · Jul 2023Partial—Jul 2023HGV driver (4 years' service) v Lindab Limited
An HGV driver who used a company fuel card for his personal vehicle and falsified time sheets was fairly dismissed. The tribunal rejected his claims of race discrimination and unfair dismissal.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Board-level Health and Safety Director v Wilko Limited
A tribunal has refused to strike out a whistleblowing claim brought by a board-level health and safety director who alleged he was suspended and denied a bonus after raising concerns about storm risks.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Project 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.
Partial · £2,332 · Jul 2023Partial£2,332Jul 2023Site manager (26 years' service) v Tithe Barn Club (Aldwick) Limited
A site manager with 26 years' service was unfairly dismissed for alleged gross misconduct after a breakdown in the relationship between the owner and his son. The tribunal awarded £51,785, including a 25% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.
Won · £51,785 · Jul 2023Won£51,785Jul 2023Former employee (6 years' service) v Short Richardson and Forth Limited In Voluntary Liquidation
A former employee with six years' service was awarded over £3,600 after their employer made 20 or more staff redundant without any consultation. The tribunal found a protective award of 90 days' pay was justified.
Partial · £3,618 · Jul 2023Partial£3,618Jul 2023Highways 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.
Partial · Jul 2023Partial—Jul 2023Finance director (38 years' service) v Implex Consultants Ltd
A finance director with 38 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after taking confidential documents from a locked cupboard to help a family member in a legal dispute with his employer. The tribunal rejected his whistleblowing claims.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Purge and relight engineer (5 years' service) v Network Plus Services Limited
A purge and relight engineer with five years' service was unfairly dismissed after a dispute over whether he was told to return to a work site. The tribunal found the employer failed to consider the possibility of miscommunication and did not interview a key witness.
Won · Jul 2023Won—Jul 2023Care home employee v Hilbre Care Ltd (in creditors voluntary liquidation)
A care home employee who was dismissed and subjected to detriments after making a public interest disclosure has been awarded £15,963.47 by the Liverpool Employment Tribunal.
Partial · £15,963 · Jul 2023Partial£15,963Jul 2023Material Flow Manager (4 years' service) v Games Workshop Limited
A Material Flow Manager who resigned after receiving a first written warning for misleading an employee about a promotion and back pay has lost his constructive unfair dismissal claim.
Lost · Jul 2023Lost—Jul 2023Dog Handler (2 years' service) v Global Support Services (UK) Ltd
A dog handler who secretly recorded managers and sent a threatening email was dismissed. The tribunal upheld some claims but found no sex discrimination or whistleblowing victimisation.
Partial · £7,857 · Jun 2023Partial£7,857Jun 2023Former 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.
Partial · £3,407 · Jun 2023Partial£3,407Jun 2023Senior manager (6 years' service) v 221B Limited
A senior manager who was summarily dismissed after her solicitor demanded a £500,000 bonus has won her unfair dismissal claim, but the tribunal said she would have been fairly dismissed after a proper process.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Former 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.
Partial · £507 · Jun 2023Partial£507Jun 2023Area sales manager (7 years' service) v Core Communications Retail Limited
An area sales manager with 7 years' service was fairly dismissed after admitting to logging visits that never happened and making cash sales. The tribunal found the employer's decision was within the range of reasonable responses.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Health Care Assistant (7 years' service) v Guy’s & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
A healthcare assistant with 7 years' service was dismissed after 20 months' sick leave due to a work-related arm and neck injury. The tribunal found the NHS trust's decision was proportionate, balancing patient safety and staffing needs.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Bus operations manager (4 years' service) v Rowgate Group Ltd and CE Jeatt & Sons Ltd
A bus operations manager was unfairly dismissed after recording a colleague dancing to 'The Stripper'. The employer conceded liability and was ordered to pay £52,190.47.
Won · £52,190 · Jun 2023Won£52,190Jun 2023Former employee v Aspinalls Club Limited t/a Crown London Aspinalls
A former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims against Aspinalls Club were struck out after repeated failures to provide required documents and respond to tribunal orders.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Deputy 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.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Senior administrator/manager (17 years' service) v Solos Consultants Ltd
A senior administrator with 17 years' service was dismissed after a family feud made working relationships untenable. The tribunal upheld the unfair dismissal claim but found the reason for dismissal was potentially fair, though the process was flawed.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Former employee v Gatwick Construction Limited
A former employee of Gatwick Construction Limited had their unfair dismissal claim thrown out because they had not worked there for two years. Their other claims for wrongful dismissal and unauthorised deductions also failed.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Former employee v 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.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Office Manager (3 years 7 months' service) v Main Group Services Ltd
An office manager with 3 years 7 months' service was unfairly dismissed after calling her managers 'dickheads' in jest during a heated meeting. The tribunal found the employer's subsequent disciplinary process was contrived and awarded £15,042.81.
Won · £15,043 · Jun 2023Won£15,043Jun 2023Senior financial assistant (35 years' service in local government) v Connah’s Quay Town Council
A senior financial assistant with 35 years' service in local government was told she lacked the two-year continuity needed for an ordinary unfair dismissal claim after just one month with a new council. The tribunal dismissed her argument that her contract preserved her previous service.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Care worker (4 years' service) v GGN Limited t/a Golders Green Nursing
A care worker who arranged for a friend to help her look after a vulnerable client during lockdown was unfairly dismissed, but the tribunal reduced her compensation by 70% for the chance she would have been fairly dismissed anyway and by 60% for her own misconduct.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Former employee v Skins Laser Clinic Ltd
A former employee of Skins Laser Clinic Ltd won nearly £19,000 in compensation after the company failed to respond to her tribunal claim, leading to a default judgment for unfair dismissal and race discrimination.
Won · £18,769 · Jun 2023Won£18,769Jun 2023Deputy 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.
Partial · £4,296 · Jun 2023Partial£4,296Jun 2023Business Coordinator (NHS, 3 years' service) v Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A tribunal rejected claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination by a Business Coordinator who refused a restructured role and went on sick leave. The dismissal for 'some other substantial reason' was fair.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Accounts 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.
Partial · £951 · Jun 2023Partial£951Jun 2023Agency worker (NHS trust placement) v MerseyCare NHS Foundation Trust
An agency worker who spent nearly three years at an NHS trust was unable to bring an unfair dismissal claim because the tribunal found no implied employment contract existed. The claim was dismissed.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Beauty 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.
Partial · £382 · Jun 2023Partial£382Jun 2023Cabin crew and purser (35 years' service) v British Airways plc
An employment tribunal has upheld British Airways' decision to dismiss a cabin crew member with 35 years' service for gross misconduct after she made racist comments about a doctor and left hospital while self-isolating with suspected COVID-19.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Former employee v North Rutland Health Partnership
A former employee who withdrew claims against two respondents at a case management hearing failed to have the dismissal judgment reconsidered. The tribunal also dismissed her unfair dismissal claim for lack of jurisdiction but allowed disability discrimination claims to proceed out of time.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Former 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.
Partial · £15,496 · Jun 2023Partial£15,496Jun 2023Former employees v TAL Precision Engineering Ltd
TAL Precision Engineering Ltd failed to pay wages for three months, leading to successful claims for unpaid wages, redundancy pay, and constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal also applied a 25% ACAS uplift for failing to follow statutory procedures.
Won · Jun 2023Won—Jun 2023Warehouse operative and union convener (5 years' service) v DHL Services Ltd
A warehouse operative and union convener was fairly dismissed after falsely claiming to be a union member's representative when calling the employer's solicitors. The tribunal rejected his claims of automatic and ordinary unfair dismissal.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Online Editor (6 years' service) v Al Quds Al-Arabi Publishing & Advertising
An online editor who was paid a monthly retainer and subject to editorial control has been found to be an employee and unfairly dismissed. The tribunal awarded £32,020.80 in compensation.
Won · £32,021 · Jun 2023Won£32,021Jun 2023Bus driver (6 years' service) v Abellio London Limited
A bus driver with six years' service was unfairly dismissed while on long-term sick leave for mental ill health. The tribunal awarded £19,580.63 in compensation, including underpaid notice and holiday pay.
Won · £19,581 · Jun 2023Won£19,581Jun 2023Finance Manager (cruise ship) v Carnival plc (t/a "Carnival UK")
A finance manager who worked on Carnival cruise ships for five years had his unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims thrown out because his legal employer was a separate Bermuda-based entity, not Carnival plc. The tribunal also found the claims were out of time.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Former employee v Local Plumbers We Care Limited
A former employee was automatically unfairly dismissed after raising health and safety concerns. The tribunal awarded £7,947 including a 25% ACAS uplift after the employer failed to attend the hearing.
Won · £7,947 · Jun 2023Won£7,947Jun 2023Cleaner v Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited
A cleaner who received a final written warning but was not dismissed brought an unfair dismissal claim 65 days out of time. The tribunal found no dismissal occurred and refused to extend the deadline.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Payroll clerk/Bookkeeper (10 years' service) v Philips Accountants (Southgate) Ltd
A payroll clerk with a decade of service was dismissed on the same day an incident occurred, without any investigation or prior warnings. The tribunal awarded £10,384.50 for unfair and wrongful dismissal.
Won · £10,385 · Jun 2023Won£10,385Jun 2023Former employee v Currys Group Ltd
An unfair dismissal claim against Currys Group Ltd has been struck out after the former employee failed to comply with case management orders, did not contact the tribunal or employer for over four months, and did not attend the hearing.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Transport Team Manager (15 years' service) v The Co-operative Group Limited
A Transport Team Manager with 15 years' service resigned after a series of disputes over performance grading and rota changes. The tribunal dismissed his constructive unfair dismissal claim, finding he had affirmed the contract by continuing to work after deciding to leave.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Senior mental health practitioner (26 years' service) v Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
A senior mental health practitioner with 26 years' service was constructively dismissed after the trust took nine months to investigate a minor disciplinary matter and failed to handle his grievance promptly. The tribunal found a repudiatory breach of trust and confidence.
Won · Jun 2023Won—Jun 2023Former employee v Just Trays Ltd
A former employee who brought constructive unfair dismissal and other claims against Just Trays Ltd had their case dismissed after failing to attend the final hearing or comply with case management orders.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Food Service Coach (3 years 8 months' service) v Activate Learning
A food service coach who resigned citing racist comments and harassment lost her constructive dismissal and discrimination claims after the tribunal found she had affirmed her contract by continuing to work for 20 months.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Former employee v Footballco Media Ltd
A former employee who resigned claiming constructive dismissal had his claim dismissed because it was filed 12 days late, after his solicitors failed to see the ACAS certificate. The tribunal refused to extend the time limit.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Team 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.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Shift 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.
Partial · £50,885 · Jun 2023Partial£50,885Jun 2023Solicitor (consultant) v Paula Felton t/a Felton Solicitors
A solicitor who alleged his firm was overbilling a client lost his whistleblowing detriment claim. The tribunal found the firm's reasons for ending his contract were genuine and unrelated to his disclosures.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Apprentice gas fitter (18 years old, 14 months' service) v DW Gas Services Limited
An 18-year-old apprentice gas fitter has been awarded £5,613 after his employer failed to pay his contractual wages, dismissed him without notice, and never provided written terms or pay statements.
Won · £5,613 · Jun 2023Won£5,613Jun 2023Cleaner (12 years' service) v Whipcoot Developments Limited and Whipcott Getaways Limited
A cleaner with 12 years' service was dismissed on the day her employment transferred to a new company. The tribunal found the dismissal automatically unfair and awarded £3,025.24, including an uplift for ignoring her grievance.
Won · £3,025 · Jun 2023Won£3,025Jun 2023Director and shareholder (co-founder) v Capital Computer Care Ltd
A director and 45% shareholder who received a fixed monthly PAYE payment for over 30 years was found not to be an employee or worker. The tribunal ruled it had no jurisdiction over his unfair dismissal claim, but his age discrimination claim can proceed as an office holder.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Project Coordinator (12 years' service) v London Borough of Southwark
A project coordinator with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for failing to declare property ownership on a housing application and providing false information about his brother. The tribunal also dismissed his whistleblowing claim and ordered him to pay £5,000 in costs.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Respiratory 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.
Partial · £11,754 · Jun 2023Partial£11,754Jun 2023Leading Project Geophysicist (4 years' service) v Petrotrace Limited
A 62-year-old Leading Project Geophysicist was unfairly dismissed and subjected to age discrimination after the company's majority shareholder repeatedly called for his replacement with younger employees. The Reading tribunal awarded £340,212.80.
Won · £340,213 · Jun 2023Won£340,213Jun 2023Customer service advisor (7 years' service) v Dermalogica UK Limited
A customer service advisor with 7 years' service was fairly dismissed for posting critical comments about her employer on Facebook during the first COVID-19 lockdown. The tribunal found the employer's decision fell within the range of reasonable responses.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Accounts and Administrative Assistant (16 years' service) v G Moore Haulage Limited
A tribunal has dismissed claims of unfair dismissal, unlawful deductions, and breach of contract brought by an accounts assistant who resigned through her father and received her P45 without contacting her employer for over two months.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Managing Director (8 years' service) v Summit Chairs Limited
A tribunal has dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination brought by a managing director with 8 years' service who was made redundant during the COVID-19 pandemic. No compensation was awarded.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Customer delivery driver (18 years' service) v Tesco Stores Limited
A Tesco delivery driver with 18 years' service was dismissed for failing to attend meetings while on sick leave. The tribunal upheld the dismissal as fair but ordered Tesco to pay £1,398.60 in unpaid notice pay.
Partial · £1,399 · Jun 2023Partial£1,399Jun 2023Senior Quantity Surveyor (6 years' service) v NGE Contracting Limited
A senior quantity surveyor with six years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer called it redundancy but the tribunal found the real reason was conduct or capability. He was awarded £38,225.
Partial · £38,225 · Jun 2023Partial£38,225Jun 2023Sales and Reservations Agent (4 years' service) v Turkish Airlines
A sales agent who photographed a colleague's email and sent it to her husband was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, the Reading Employment Tribunal has ruled.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Assistant Service Manager (3 years' service) v BaxterStorey Limited
A tribunal has rejected a constructive unfair dismissal claim from an assistant service manager who resigned after working up to 12-hour days, finding the employer did not require or expect the excessive hours.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Former employee v Chartwell Salon Supply Limited (in compulsory liquidation)
A former employee of Chartwell Salon Supply Limited, which went into compulsory liquidation, has been awarded £10,487 after being dismissed without notice. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and ordered payment for notice, holiday pay and unpaid wages.
Won · £10,488 · Jun 2023Won£10,488Jun 2023General Manager (6 years' service) v Mitchells & Butlers Retail Ltd
A tribunal upheld the dismissal of a general manager who stayed drinking after the 10pm COVID curfew and misused staff discounts, but awarded £2,311.72 for unlawful deductions from wages.
Partial · £2,312 · Jun 2023Partial£2,312Jun 2023Former employees (21 claimants) v PARC (Essex) Limited
A tribunal awarded protective awards, redundancy pay, and unpaid wages to 21 former employees of PARC (Essex) Limited after the company ceased operations without any consultation or notice.
Won · Jun 2023Won—Jun 2023Line operator (4 years 8 months' service) v Nestle UK Limited
A line operator with 4 years 8 months' service who resigned after being told a transfer to Halifax could not be guaranteed within 3-4 weeks has lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim against Nestle UK Limited.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Support worker (3 years' service) v Smile Foster Care Limited
A support worker who resigned after her employer rejected her grievance without a meeting has won her constructive unfair dismissal claim, receiving £3,495.67.
Partial · £3,496 · Jun 2023Partial£3,496Jun 2023Former 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.
Partial · £7,230 · Jun 2023Partial£7,230Jun 2023Sports Club Managers (5 years' service) v Ilford Sports Club Limited
Two joint managers of a sports club were unfairly dismissed when they were made redundant without any consultation, despite the club's dire financial situation. The tribunal also found they were owed unpaid wages and holiday pay.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Senior driver (18 years' service) v The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
An employment tribunal dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and racial harassment from two former employees of the UAE Embassy, finding that their discrimination complaints were brought too late and that a redundancy selection based on performance was not tainted by race.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Veterinary 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.
Partial · Jun 2023Partial—Jun 2023Branch manager (6 years' service) v Sequence (UK) Limited
A branch manager who resigned claiming constructive dismissal and race discrimination has had all his claims dismissed by an employment tribunal, which also ordered him to repay £17,727.86 in overpaid commission.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023Care worker (2 years' service) v GP Homecare Ltd t/a Radis Community Care
A care worker who resigned in September 2021 but did not bring her claim until May 2022 had her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims thrown out by the Birmingham tribunal as out of time.
Dismissed · Jun 2023Dismissed—Jun 2023Rebuild Repair Engineer (3 years' service) v Finning (UK) Limited
A Rebuild Repair Engineer was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after improvising a complex lift without proper equipment or training, breaching the company's Lifesaving Rules. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Lost · Jun 2023Lost—Jun 2023In-store service advisor (15 years' service) v Currys Group Limited
An in-store service advisor with 15 years' service resigned claiming constructive unfair dismissal after a disciplinary warning and grievance process. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of trust and confidence, and the claim was dismissed.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023HGV Driver (17 years' service) v Hopkinson Waste Management Limited
A default judgment for unfair dismissal was revoked after the employer argued it had informally requested an extension. The case will now proceed to a full hearing.
Remitted · May 2023Remitted—May 2023Former employee v Marex Financial
A former employee was fairly dismissed after entering his workplace out of hours despite a final written warning. A Teams chat showing he planned to evade security was key evidence. The tribunal dismissed his unfair dismissal claim and refused the employer's costs application.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Apprentice 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.
Partial · £428 · May 2023Partial£428May 2023Transport Manager (8 years' service) v Polish Village Bread Limited
A transport manager who was summarily dismissed for sending a cancellation email using his boss's name has won his unfair dismissal claim after the tribunal found the employer fabricated the reason. The case settled for £15,000.
Settled · £15,000 · May 2023Settled£15,000May 2023TSU Admin Assistant Support Worker (4 years' service) v University of the West of England
An employment tribunal has dismissed all claims brought by a support worker against the University of the West of England, finding that his dismissal following the expiry of a fixed-term contract and an irretrievable breakdown in the working relationship was fair.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Supply teacher (6 years' service) v Conwy County Borough Council and The Governing Body of Ysgol Nant y Groes
A tribunal dismissed claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal brought by a supply teacher whose role ended when a permanent teacher was appointed. No compensation was awarded.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Former employee (fixed-term contract worker) v University of the West of England
A former fixed-term contract worker lost his whistleblowing detriment claim after presenting it nearly a year late. The tribunal also dismissed all other claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Support worker (fixed-term contracts) v University of the West of England
A support worker who claimed his dismissal was automatically unfair for whistleblowing lost his case after the tribunal found no link between his disclosures and the end of his fixed-term contract.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Pub Manager (3 years' service) v Your Friendly Local Ltd
A pub manager was automatically unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after her employer failed to carry out a pregnancy risk assessment, changed her contract, evicted her from tied accommodation, and refused to let her return from maternity leave. The tribunal awarded £40,743.
Won · £40,744 · May 2023Won£40,744May 2023Former employee v Dr French Memorial Home Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Dr French Memorial Home Limited was struck out after she failed to attend a hearing and ignored tribunal orders, even after being given a second chance.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Security guard (10 weeks' service) v ESG Security Limited
A security guard who resigned after just 10 weeks has been awarded £5,892 by an employment tribunal for constructive unfair dismissal, including notice pay and pension loss.
Won · £5,892 · May 2023Won£5,892May 2023Senior Employment Consultant (former trade union representative and HR adviser) v Peninsula Business Services Limited
A tribunal dismissed a senior employment consultant's claims that his employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for his dyslexia, and upheld a £430.16 deduction from his final pay for training costs.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Night Shift Postman (34 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Ltd
A night shift postman with 34 years of service was fairly dismissed for intimidating a colleague, the tribunal ruled, rejecting claims that the process was flawed.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Car mechanic v NK MOT Limited
A car mechanic who was summarily dismissed after a missing tool was found in his toolbox had his unfair dismissal claim rejected because he presented it 17 days after the legal deadline.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former 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.
Partial · £1,092 · May 2023Partial£1,092May 2023Store manager (4 years' service) v Lidl GB
A store manager with diabetes who resigned after a disciplinary investigation failed to prove constructive dismissal or disability discrimination. The tribunal found Lidl had made reasonable adjustments and had not harassed him.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Former employee v Zobra Limited
A former employee won £1,819 after Zobra Limited failed to respond to claims of unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract and unpaid holiday. Claims for unfair dismissal and redundancy were struck out due to insufficient service.
Partial · £1,819 · May 2023Partial£1,819May 2023Senior Staff Nurse (20 years' service) v St George's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A senior staff nurse with 20 years' service was fairly dismissed after a head injury left him unable to return to work. The tribunal rejected his claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Head of Sales (3 years' service) v Sequin Art Ltd
A Head of Sales with 3 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a series of conduct allegations, including a joke about a 'drive-by shooting'. The tribunal awarded £27,777.76, reduced by 25% for contributory fault.
Won · £27,778 · May 2023Won£27,778May 2023Shop assistant (14 years' service) v Mr K Kandasamy Koneswaran t/a Terry & Kent Newsagents
A shop assistant with 14 years' service was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer grabbed her face and called her a 'stupid village idiot woman'. The tribunal awarded no compensation as the claimant did not pursue a remedy hearing.
Partial · May 2023Partial—May 2023UK Head of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) (2 years' service) v Piramal Healthcare UK Limited
A UK Head of EHS resigned after her employer ignored her grievance and threatened sick pay. The tribunal found constructive unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal, with remedy to be decided.
Won · May 2023Won—May 2023Office Manager (15 years' service) v A1 Taxis Ilford Limited
A tribunal struck out an office manager's unfair dismissal claim because he presented it more than a year after his employment ended by mutual consent, far beyond the three-month time limit.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Regional 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.
Partial · £32,735 · May 2023Partial£32,735May 2023Former employee v Digital Barriers Services Limited
A former employee's attempt to strike out the employer's response failed because the employer had put forward an arguable defence and had complied with disclosure obligations.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former employee v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs
A former HMRC employee who did not attend his final hearing after three postponement requests were refused has had all his claims dismissed by the Newcastle Employment Tribunal.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Programme Delivery Manager (9 years' service) v Aster Group
A Programme Delivery Manager with nine years' service resigned during a redundancy consultation and claimed constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal dismissed her claim, finding that the employer's conduct was not a fundamental breach of contract.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Sales 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.
Partial · £716 · May 2023Partial£716May 2023Administrator, Office Manager and Business Manager and Compliance Officer (10 years' service) v Peter Radelat t/a PR Employment Law Specialists
An employment law specialist who closed his business due to ill health was found to have unfairly dismissed his administrator of 10 years. The tribunal awarded compensation for the unfair dismissal and failure to provide written particulars.
Won · May 2023Won—May 2023Restaurant employee (9 years' service) v Red Fortuna Limited, trading as Ciao Baby Restaurant
A 9-year restaurant employee was unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about furlough fraud, but his claim for automatic unfair dismissal due to protected disclosure failed. The tribunal awarded £6,300 in compensation.
Partial · £6,300 · May 2023Partial£6,300May 2023Cleaner and supervisor (3+ years' service) v D Brice and Company Ltd T/A D B Services
A cleaner and supervisor who resigned after a TUPE transfer was awarded £224 for unpaid holiday pay, but her claims for constructive dismissal and race discrimination were dismissed.
Partial · £224 · May 2023Partial£224May 2023Former employee v Riley Foods Limited
A former employee won nearly £15,000 after being unfairly dismissed by Riley Foods Limited, with the tribunal adding a 25% uplift for the company's failure to follow the ACAS Code of Practice.
Won · £14,966 · May 2023Won£14,966May 2023Former employee v Bedwellty Park Residential Home Limited
A former employee of Bedwellty Park Residential Home has been awarded £16,439 after the tribunal found she was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, and that the home made unauthorised deductions from her wages.
Won · £16,439 · May 2023Won£16,439May 2023Sales manager (13 years' service) v Alan Howard (Stockport) Ltd
A sales manager with 13 years' service resigned claiming loss of trust and confidence after a sick pay dispute and disciplinary warning. The tribunal rejected his constructive unfair dismissal claim, finding no fundamental breach of contract.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Compliance 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.
Partial · May 2023Partial—May 2023Customer Service Assistant (later Train Operator) v London Underground Ltd
A London Underground train operator was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after refusing to provide a hair sample for drug testing, the tribunal has ruled.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Production Operative (3 years 10 months' service) v Kettle Foods Limited
A production operative who was dismissed after over a year of sickness absence has had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims struck out. The tribunal found she was not disabled and her dismissal was fair.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Former 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.
Partial · £10 · May 2023Partial£10May 2023Night Care Assistant (7 years' service) v Hampshire County Council
A night care assistant with 7 years' service was fairly dismissed for capability due to long-term sickness linked to unresolved grievances about payroll system errors. The tribunal awarded £153.62 for unpaid notice pay but rejected all other claims.
Partial · £154 · May 2023Partial£154May 2023Senior Lettings Negotiator (3 years' service) v HR Lettings Limited
A senior lettings negotiator who resigned after a shouting incident and a moved desk lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found no breach of trust and confidence by HR Lettings Limited.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Assistant Store Manager (5 years' service) v Hugo Boss UK Limited
An assistant store manager who resigned claiming constructive dismissal and race discrimination has lost his case. The tribunal found no breach of trust and confidence and no evidence of discrimination.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (2.5 years' service) v South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust
An occupational therapy instructor who was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct saw his claim dismissed because he presented it too late. The tribunal found he could have brought it in time.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Restaurant employee (4 months' service) v Morgarten Restaurants Ltd
An employee who resigned after four months due to constructive dismissal has been awarded £2,579 for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice pay. The restaurant company, now in liquidation, failed to pay her final earnings.
Won · £2,579 · May 2023Won£2,579May 2023Specialty anaesthetist doctor v Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Local Health Board
A specialty anaesthetist doctor had his race discrimination and victimisation claims dismissed after the tribunal found he missed the time limits and it was not just and equitable to extend time.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Business Analyst / Product Owner (4 years' service) v Bud Systems Limited
A tribunal has ruled that Bud Systems Limited fairly dismissed a business analyst who had been on sick leave for 16 months with anxiety and depression. All discrimination claims also failed.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Former employee v Total Support Services Limited
A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination were struck out for failing to pursue them, but the tribunal allowed her claims for notice pay and holiday pay to proceed as they were undisputed.
Partial · May 2023Partial—May 2023Business Development Manager (7 months' service) v Golden Egg Group Limited
Two business development managers who raised concerns about PAYE and payslips were removed from the company WhatsApp group and blamed for contacting HMRC. The tribunal awarded over £15,000 each for injury to feelings, with a 20% ACAS uplift.
Partial · £15,235 · May 2023Partial£15,235May 2023Administrator (5 months' service) v All Techmart UK Limited
An administrator who was sexually harassed by her boss, who sent explicit texts and propositioned her, has been awarded £17,607 by an employment tribunal. The employer failed to defend the claim.
Won · £17,608 · May 2023Won£17,608May 2023Former apprentice electrician v Power Up Manchester Limited
A former apprentice electrician had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims dismissed after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing and ignored tribunal orders. The employer was awarded £760 in preparation costs.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Interim contractor (Project Accountant) v The Home Office
An interim contractor who worked for the Home Office for six months had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he lacked two years' qualifying service. He was also ordered to pay £1,500 in costs after withdrawing his remaining claims on the first day of the final hearing.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Sales person (8 years' service) v The Quality Koi Company Limited
An employment tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal, redundancy and notice pay claim because it was presented six days after the deadline, rejecting the claimant's explanation of a postal strike as unsupported by evidence.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Associate director/senior project manager and quantity surveyor (5 years' service) v Lucas Lee Ltd
A Leeds tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim from an associate director made redundant after his role was restructured. The judge found the employer's consultation and selection process was fair, even though the only alternative roles offered came with a salary cut from £70,000 to £30,000.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Former employee v PNS Garage Installations Limited
A former employee who was automatically unfairly dismissed and suffered detriment for whistleblowing has been awarded £14,443.27 by an employment tribunal. The respondent, PNS Garage Installations Limited, did not attend the hearing.
Partial · £14,443 · May 2023Partial£14,443May 2023Senior 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.
Partial · May 2023Partial—May 2023Former employees v Cheshiregate Property Services Limited
Two former employees of Cheshiregate Property Services were awarded over £45,000 after the company failed to defend claims of redundancy pay, notice pay, and unpaid wages.
Won · £45,099 · May 2023Won£45,099May 2023Former employee v S.T.A.R Domiciliary Care Ltd
A former employee of S.T.A.R Domiciliary Care Ltd has lost all claims including constructive unfair dismissal, whistleblowing detriment, and religious discrimination after resigning and alleging a breach of contract.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Former employee (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.
Partial · £10,728 · May 2023Partial£10,728May 2023Former employee v T4 Trust
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after he presented his claim 15 days after the three-month time limit expired. The tribunal rejected his argument that he relied on advice from his union representative.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Executive General Manager (2 years' service) v Eastman Staples Ltd
An executive general manager with two years' service was unfairly dismissed for alleged gross misconduct. The company entered liquidation and did not defend the claim, resulting in a £13,716 award.
Won · £13,716 · May 2023Won£13,716May 2023Head of Investments (3 years 7 months' service) v Ahauz Ltd.
A head of investments was unfairly dismissed on redundancy grounds. The tribunal awarded £49,992 compensation, noting his reasonable fear of breaching broad restrictive covenants hindered his job search.
Won · £49,992 · May 2023Won£49,992May 2023Doctor (NHS trainee) v Health Education England
An NHS trainee doctor who flew to India for his mother's surgery after a tribunal refused to postpone a 35-day hearing had his unfair dismissal claim struck out for unreasonable conduct.
Dismissed · May 2023Dismissed—May 2023Branch manager (15 years' service) v Travis Perkins PLC
A branch manager with 15 years' service was suspended for alleged gross misconduct after handing in his notice. The tribunal found it was a 'witch hunt' and awarded a 25% ACAS uplift for failing to follow the code.
Won · May 2023Won—May 2023Tractor operative (1 year's service) v The CGM Group (East Anglia) Limited
A tractor operative who reported unsafe equipment to the Environment Agency and his employer was subjected to detriment and dismissed. The tribunal awarded him £94,838.50 for injury to feelings, unpaid wages, and the employer's failure to provide written particulars.
Partial · £94,839 · May 2023Partial£94,839May 2023Support worker (2 years 6 months' service) v The Disablement Association of Barking and Dagenham
A support worker with osteoarthritis was discriminated against by her employer, a disability charity, which failed to make reasonable adjustments and treated her less favourably than a non-disabled colleague after furlough. The tribunal upheld her disability discrimination claims but dismissed her constructive unfair dismissal claim.
Partial · May 2023Partial—May 2023Warehouse operative (12 years' service) v Stanley Black & Decker Limited
A warehouse operative with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for grabbing colleagues' private areas. The tribunal found the employer had reasonable grounds for its belief despite the operative's conspiracy claims.
Lost · May 2023Lost—May 2023Maintenance technician (3 years' service) v APM Nationwide Ltd
A maintenance technician was unfairly dismissed after being accused of defaming his employer. The tribunal found the investigation was minimal, the outcome predetermined, and the appeal conducted by the managing director's brother-in-law. He was awarded £10,896.94.
Won · £10,897 · May 2023Won£10,897May 2023Casual road safety trainer (22 years' service) v Lancashire County Council
A tribunal ruled that a casual Bikeability trainer who worked for Lancashire County Council for 22 years was not an employee under a global contract, and her unfair dismissal claim was out of time. However, her redundancy payment claim can proceed.
Partial · Apr 2023Partial—Apr 2023Former 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.
Partial · £25,788 · Apr 2023Partial£25,788Apr 2023Former employee v Reclamet Ltd
A former employee of Reclamet Ltd settled their unfair dismissal claim for £31,000 after the tribunal found the company breached the ACAS Code of Practice and dismissed without notice.
Settled · £31,000 · Apr 2023Settled£31,000Apr 2023Tanker 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.
Partial · £807 · Apr 2023Partial£807Apr 2023Tower crane operator (13 years' service) v London Tower Crane Hire and Sales Limited
A tower crane operator who resigned after being removed from a site without explanation and ignored during sick leave has won his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £16,724.72.
Partial · £16,725 · Apr 2023Partial£16,725Apr 2023Warehouse operative (5 months' service) v Lidl Great Britain Limited
A warehouse operative with five months' service who stopped attending work after a child maintenance deduction from his wages was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal rejected all claims of unauthorised deductions and wrongful dismissal.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Customer Accounts Officer (12 years' service) v Morrison Data Services (Water) Limited
A Customer Accounts Officer with 12 years' service resigned claiming constructive dismissal after a TUPE transfer. The tribunal dismissed both the unfair and wrongful dismissal claims, finding no repudiatory breach.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Employee (12 years' service) v Charles Briggs Ltd
A long-serving employee who holds a philosophical belief in bodily autonomy succeeded in a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages, but his discrimination complaints were dismissed. The tribunal awarded £13,700.18.
Partial · £13,700 · Apr 2023Partial£13,700Apr 2023Car Parking Manager (10 years' service) v Westfield Europe Ltd
A 10-year employee who resigned claiming constructive dismissal after being furloughed, placed on a performance improvement plan and having his grievance rejected has lost his case. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of trust and confidence.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Former employee v Mrs Patricia Bowey
A tribunal granted an extension for a late response from an employer with no legal experience who was ill, accepting the ET3 one working day late due to a communication error by her daughter.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Store manager (Vodafone franchise) v Kotak Communications Limited
A store manager who was off sick for over a year was fairly dismissed on capability grounds, the tribunal ruled, rejecting claims of disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Teacher (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.
Partial · Apr 2023Partial—Apr 2023Former employee v Octo Members Group Ltd
A former employee who lost his sense of taste and smell after a brain injury failed to prove he was disabled, as the tribunal found his symptoms were not likely to last 12 months. His disability discrimination claim was dismissed.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Taxi insurance renewals specialist (12 years' service) v Grayson Insurance (Consultants) Ltd
A taxi insurance renewals specialist with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed after his employer found he had fraudulently claimed overtime. The tribunal upheld the dismissal but awarded £1,032 for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £1,032 · Apr 2023Partial£1,032Apr 2023Healthcare assistant (6 years' service) v Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a healthcare assistant with six years' service who slapped a colleague on the cheek during handover, finding the NHS trust acted reasonably.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Senior 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.
Partial · Apr 2023Partial—Apr 2023Former employee v STA Travel Ltd (a company in creditors’ voluntary liquidation)
Five former employees of STA Travel Ltd have won a protective award after the company made them redundant without any collective consultation. The tribunal found that the company proposed to dismiss 20 or more employees at one establishment within 90 days.
Partial · Apr 2023Partial—Apr 2023Former employee v Revere Riverside Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out after her employer was dissolved and she could not afford the £585 fee to restore it to the register.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Community Hub Director (11 years' service) v Santander UK PLC
A Community Hub Director with 11 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after allegedly faking a stolen card. The tribunal struck out his unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims as having no reasonable prospects of success.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Head Housekeeper (3 years' service) v Griffin Catering Services Ltd
A head housekeeper was unfairly dismissed after failing to return from Bulgaria on 48 hours' notice. The tribunal found the appeal was not conducted with an open mind, but reduced compensation by 80% for her contribution.
Partial · £3,202 · Apr 2023Partial£3,202Apr 2023Personal Assistant (1 year 10 months' service) v Disability Initiative Services Limited
A personal assistant who was required to stay home after her son developed a cough was owed £110.79 in pay, but her whistleblowing unfair dismissal claim was rejected because the redundancy decision came before the protected disclosure.
Partial · £111 · Apr 2023Partial£111Apr 2023Former employee (bus driver) v Arriva The Shires Limited
A former bus driver's claims for constructive dismissal and race discrimination were struck out after he presented his claim five months late and failed to attend the final hearing.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Former employee v Welbeck House Limited (in liquidation)
A former employee's claim for a protective award after redundancy has been dismissed by the Nottingham tribunal because it was brought well after the three-month time limit and the claimant did not attend the hearing.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Trainee pharmacy adviser v Boots Management Services Limited
A trainee pharmacy adviser who alleged she was discriminated against because of her race and sex when she was not signed off her training programme has had her claims dismissed by the Reading Employment Tribunal.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Quality Improvement Manager (probationary employee) v BPP University Ltd
A Quality Improvement Manager dismissed while on probation after her miscarriage lost her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. The tribunal found the decision was based on genuine performance concerns and a breakdown in working relationships, not pregnancy.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Head Baker (6 years' service) v Leakers Limited
A head baker with six years' service was dismissed for poor-quality bread without any formal warning or right to appeal. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded £15,703, reduced by 50% for his own conduct.
Partial · £15,703 · Apr 2023Partial£15,703Apr 2023General maintenance worker (13 years' service) v A Mead & K Hawke Farming
A general maintenance worker with 13 years' service had his unfair dismissal claim thrown out after submitting it 35 days past the deadline. The tribunal ruled it was reasonably practicable for him to have claimed on time.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Former employee v Stabby Limited
A former employee with a disability was directly discriminated against when she was dismissed, and the tribunal also found the employer failed to pay the national minimum wage and made unauthorised deductions. Total compensation of £5,537.38 was awarded.
Partial · Apr 2023Partial—Apr 2023Venue stylist/stationery assistant (5 months' service) v Flossie's Wedding Limited
A venue stylist dismissed during probation for poor performance failed to prove wrongful dismissal. The tribunal found no breach of contract even though the employer had no written disciplinary or grievance policies.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Head priest (4 years' service) v Singh Sabha London East
A head priest who was paid £390 per month without tax or NI deductions saw his unfair dismissal claim thrown out after the tribunal found the employment contract was illegally performed.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Priest (Purohit) at a Hindu Mandir v Trustees of Vishwa Hindu Parishad - a registered charity
A Hindu priest who was summarily dismissed after a dispute over Covid-19 safety measures has won his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £15,924, reduced by 40% for his own conduct.
Won · £15,924 · Apr 2023Won£15,924Apr 2023Former employee (65 years old at dismissal) v Tarmac Trading Ltd
A tribunal threw out unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims brought 83 days late, finding the claimant had no reasonable excuse for the delay despite having access to ACAS and online resources.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Former employee v London Underground Limited
A former employee who brought claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination against London Underground Limited has had all his claims struck out after failing to attend two preliminary hearings and not responding to tribunal orders.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Former employee (supplied via agency) v The Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs
A former agency worker who waited over three years to bring an unfair dismissal and race discrimination claim had his case struck out as having no reasonable prospects of success. He was also ordered to pay £4,203 in costs.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Booking Coordinator (probationary employee) v London Fire Commissioner
A Booking Coordinator who was dismissed during her probation for attendance issues failed to prove disability discrimination. The tribunal found the London Fire Commissioner acted reasonably given her short service and multiple probation extensions.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Waitress (zero-hours contract) v The Aviator Hotel Ltd
A waitress on a zero-hours contract who was excluded from a redundancy process has had her unfair dismissal claim dismissed, after a tribunal ruled she was never an employee.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Barmaid (3 years' service) v Real Bars Ltd
A barmaid with three years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer sacked her by text message without notice. The tribunal awarded her £8,619.38 in compensation for unpaid wages, holiday pay, notice pay, and unfair dismissal.
Won · £8,619 · Apr 2023Won£8,619Apr 2023Former employee v Lunar Automotive Limited
A former employee won a constructive unfair dismissal claim after his employer failed to pay wages, holiday pay and notice pay. The tribunal awarded over £14,000 after the employer's response was struck out for non-attendance.
Won · £14,017 · Apr 2023Won£14,017Apr 2023Trade 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.
Partial · Apr 2023Partial—Apr 2023Marketing associate (1 year 4 months' service) v Arapina Bakery Ltd
A marketing associate who shouted at his boss and threatened to force entry into the bakery was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal rejected his claim for notice pay.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Head Chef/Kitchen Manager (3 months' service) v United Kitchen Concepts Ltd
A head chef who stopped attending work after a dispute over hours and overtime was dismissed for unauthorised absence. The tribunal struck out his unfair dismissal claim due to insufficient service and rejected his remaining pay claims.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Apprentice 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.
Partial · £3,013 · Apr 2023Partial£3,013Apr 2023Care 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.
Partial · Apr 2023Partial—Apr 2023Trainee manager (3 years' service) v Joyners Plants Limited
A trainee manager who resigned claiming constructive dismissal lost his case, but the tribunal awarded £140 for unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £140 · Apr 2023Partial£140Apr 2023Employee, shareholder and director v Arcstream Ltd (In Liquidation)
A director and shareholder was summarily dismissed without any disciplinary process or notice. The tribunal awarded £16,916.86 for unfair dismissal and breach of contract.
Won · £16,917 · Apr 2023Won£16,917Apr 2023Lead Medical Practitioner (GP, 6 months' service) v BUPA Occupational Health Limited
A GP dismissed during her six-month probation for performance issues lost her whistleblowing claim after a majority tribunal found she had not made any protected disclosures. No compensation awarded.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Former employee v The Collective (Living) Limited (in administration)
A tribunal dismissed a former employee's claim against her employer's insurer, finding the insurer was entitled to avoid the policy because the employer had dismissed her against legal advice. No damages were awarded.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Car mechanic v AJSHM Limited
A car mechanic who claimed unfair dismissal and redundancy pay had his case struck out after he failed to comply with a tribunal order and ignored a strike-out warning. The tribunal decided the claim should be dismissed due to non-compliance.
Dismissed · Apr 2023Dismissed—Apr 2023Bus driver (14 months' service) v D&G Bus Limited
A bus driver who resigned after a dispute about unpaid leave and alleged unfair treatment during the pandemic has lost all his claims at an employment tribunal.
Lost · Apr 2023Lost—Apr 2023Payroll administrator and receptionist (20 years' service) v Johnsons Financial Management Ltd
A payroll administrator with 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed capability process that lacked warnings, investigation, and an appeal. The tribunal awarded £28,333, including a 25% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.
Won · £28,333 · Mar 2023Won£28,333Mar 2023Chef (former employee) v Gold Panda Limited
A chef was unfairly dismissed after her employment transferred to a new company under TUPE. The tribunal awarded over £12,800 for unfair dismissal, plus compensation for failure to inform and consult, unpaid holiday pay, and lost pension contributions.
Partial · £12,882 · Mar 2023Partial£12,882Mar 2023Headteacher (5 years 6 months' service) v Governing Body of Northwood Community Primary School and Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
A headteacher with over five years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed investigation into his decision to engage a former teacher subject to a Prohibition Order. The tribunal found the employer failed to consider alternatives to dismissal.
Won · Mar 2023Won—Mar 2023Postman (16 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Ltd
A postman with 16 years' service who took undelivered mail home on Christmas Eve had his unfair dismissal claim struck out after the tribunal found his conduct during proceedings was scandalous, unreasonable, and vexatious.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Security guard (mental health officer) v Atalian Servest Security Services Limited
A security guard who claimed constructive dismissal after his manager posted a complaint about him in a staff WhatsApp group lost his case because he delayed resigning and continued to engage with his employer.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Care Assistant (2 years' service) v WT UK OPCO Ltd (formerly Gracewell Healthcare 3 Ltd)
A care assistant with two years' service was unfairly dismissed for alleged gross misconduct after a flawed investigation. The tribunal awarded £27,316, including a 25% ACAS uplift for the employer's failure to follow the ACAS Code.
Won · £27,316 · Mar 2023Won£27,316Mar 2023Process Manager (5 years' service) v TFC Holdings London Limited
A Process Manager who had his entire fortnightly pay withheld was constructively dismissed. The Watford tribunal awarded him £54,819.16 for unfair dismissal, notice pay, and pay statement breaches.
Partial · £54,819 · Mar 2023Partial£54,819Mar 2023Former employee v Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
A former employee won an unfair dismissal claim against Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, but saw compensation slashed by 80% because they would have been dismissed anyway, plus a further deduction for failing to look for work.
Won · £22,771 · Mar 2023Won£22,771Mar 2023Practice manager (6 years' service) v Firvale Clinic Limited
A practice manager who was dismissed via a WhatsApp message after a Christmas party incident has been awarded £12,431 after an employment tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair and outside the range of reasonable responses.
Won · £12,431 · Mar 2023Won£12,431Mar 2023Former employee v HYPHA Restaurants Limited
A former employee of HYPHA Restaurants Limited has won £5,421.70 after the company dismissed her with only one week's notice instead of the contractual month, and failed to pay pension contributions and holiday pay.
Won · £5,422 · Mar 2023Won£5,422Mar 2023Operations 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.
Partial · £27,871 · Mar 2023Partial£27,871Mar 2023Head chef and manager (4 years' service) v Affinity18 Limited
A head chef and manager who was effectively dismissed after being asked to drop off keys, and who never received a written contract, has been awarded £7,861.30 for unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and unauthorised deductions from wages.
Partial · £7,861 · Mar 2023Partial£7,861Mar 2023Teaching 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.
Partial · Mar 2023Partial—Mar 2023Blind installer (7 years' service) v Brian English T/A Insignia Shade & Shutter Company
A blind installer who accepted an offer to leave with 7 weeks' pay was found to have been dismissed, not to have resigned. The tribunal rejected the employer's claim for damages over alleged poor work.
Partial · Mar 2023Partial—Mar 2023Senior policy adviser (Grade 6) v Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
A senior policy adviser who resigned after her bullying grievance was rejected has lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's actions did not breach trust and confidence.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Former employee v Micrologic Property Holdings Limited
A former employee who withdrew their claim shortly before a hearing was ordered to pay £1,200 in costs. The employer's bid to have the award reconsidered has been refused.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Motor technician (8 years' service) v Leinster Motor Engineering Ltd
A motor technician who was dismissed for unauthorised absence after a dispute over furlough pay won £2,860 for unpaid holiday and missing written particulars, but lost his unfair dismissal claim.
Partial · £2,861 · Mar 2023Partial£2,861Mar 2023Former employee v Callacab (UK) Ltd (in liquidation)
A former employee won over £41,000 in compensation for sex discrimination and unfair dismissal after her employer failed to defend the claim.
Won · £41,205 · Mar 2023Won£41,205Mar 2023Recruitment consultant (less than 2 years' service) v FDS Recruitment Ltd
A recruitment consultant with less than two years' service won £15,280 after their employer failed to pay wages, holiday pay, commission and notice pay. The company did not attend the hearing.
Won · £15,280 · Mar 2023Won£15,280Mar 2023Former employee v Alan Holmes t/a Art Services
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because they had worked for the employer for less than two years. However, they won a small award for unpaid notice pay.
Partial · £566 · Mar 2023Partial£566Mar 2023Band 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.
Partial · Mar 2023Partial—Mar 2023Nursery 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.
Partial · £959 · Mar 2023Partial£959Mar 2023Former employee (construction labourer) v St Edward Homes Limited
An employment tribunal struck out a series of claims brought by a former construction labourer against multiple respondents, finding them to be res judicata, an abuse of process, and totally without merit. The claimant was ordered to pay £20,000 in costs and £1,786 in preparation time.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Former employee v St Edward Homes Limited
A former employee's claim for protected disclosure detriment was struck out after the tribunal found the alleged acts were covered by judicial proceedings immunity and the claim was an abuse of process. A costs order of £20,000 was made.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023First 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.
Partial · Mar 2023Partial—Mar 2023Assistant Manager (6 months' service) v Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Ltd t/a Betfred
A Betfred assistant manager who refused to return to work claiming he needed to shield his father was dismissed after 6 months. The tribunal rejected his automatic unfair dismissal claim, finding his refusal was motivated by a pay dispute, not a genuine belief in danger.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Former employee (8 years' service) v Z
A former employee with 8 years' service has won claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, unpaid holiday pay and unauthorised deductions, receiving over £16,000. Her disability discrimination claims were dismissed.
Partial · £16,374 · Mar 2023Partial£16,374Mar 2023Hotel 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.
Partial · £15,138 · Mar 2023Partial£15,138Mar 2023Bus driver (4 years' service) v Abellio London Limited
A bus driver with 4 years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV showed him speeding and running a red light, leading to a customer complaint. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Service Delivery Manager (3 years 10 months' service) v HP INC UK Limited
A Service Delivery Manager who resigned after receiving a final written warning for bullying and safety violations lost his constructive dismissal claim. The tribunal found no breach of contract and dismissed all discrimination claims.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023IT Project Manager (fixed-term contract) v Warwickshire County Council
An IT project manager on a fixed-term contract brought multiple claims of race discrimination, victimisation and whistleblowing detriment against Warwickshire County Council. The tribunal dismissed every claim, finding he had invented allegations and created false documents.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Former employee (personal assistant/chauffeur assistant) v HCL Chauffeurs UK Ltd
A former personal assistant was dismissed for gross misconduct over fuel card use, but the tribunal found the process unfair. However, due to a break in service she lacked two years' continuous employment, so her unfair dismissal claim failed.
Partial · £1,225 · Mar 2023Partial£1,225Mar 2023Former employees v Seychell Engineering and Fabrication Limited (in voluntary liquidation)
Three former employees had their claims for unfair dismissal, redundancy pay and unpaid wages dismissed after they failed to attend the tribunal hearing and provided no evidence.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Former employee (bus driver) v London General Transport Services Ltd (t/a Go Ahead London)
A tribunal dismissed all claims from a former bus driver because they were brought well after the legal time limits, with no explanation for the delay.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Family 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.
Partial · £12,878 · Mar 2023Partial£12,878Mar 2023IT/computing lecturer (8 years' service) v Bath College
An IT lecturer with eight years' service claimed he was forced to resign after raising concerns about 'dumbed down' assessments. The tribunal rejected his claims of constructive dismissal and whistleblowing detriment.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Project Manager (15 months' service) v Keepout Limited (in liquidation)
A project manager who was dismissed after 15 months with Keepout Ltd successfully claimed unpaid wages, holiday pay and notice pay, but his unfair dismissal and redundancy claims were struck out due to insufficient service. The tribunal awarded £9,915.80.
Partial · £9,916 · Mar 2023Partial£9,916Mar 2023Former employee v Amber Pubs Limited
A former employee won over £5,000 after being made redundant without proper notice, holiday pay, or written particulars. The employer's failure to comply with tribunal orders led to its defence being struck out.
Won · £5,038 · Mar 2023Won£5,038Mar 2023Window fabricator and installer (4 years' service) v Keepout Limited (in liquidation)
A window fabricator with four years' service was dismissed by redundancy without any warning or consultation. The tribunal awarded £15,319 in unpaid wages, holiday pay, notice pay, redundancy pay and compensation.
Won · £15,319 · Mar 2023Won£15,319Mar 2023Chef (7 years' service) v Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited
A chef with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed investigation that showed gender bias. The tribunal found the employer treated him less favourably than a female colleague in similar circumstances. He was awarded £33,666.99.
Won · £33,667 · Mar 2023Won£33,667Mar 2023Cleaner (4 years' service) v Clearlake Cleaning Ltd
A cleaner with four years' service was unfairly dismissed after she raised concerns about unpaid wages. The tribunal awarded £11,226.61, including a 25% ACAS uplift for the employer's failure to follow procedures.
Won · £11,227 · Mar 2023Won£11,227Mar 2023Accounts employee (6 years' service) v Defries Associates Ltd
An accounts employee who emailed 298 tenant contact details to an unsecured address was unfairly dismissed because no disciplinary procedure was followed, but a 100% contributory fault finding reduced his compensation to just £1,361.54.
Partial · £1,362 · Mar 2023Partial£1,362Mar 2023Paramedic (employed from 2 Feb 2015, paramedic from 1 Aug 2016) v South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
A paramedic who claimed he was constructively dismissed for blowing the whistle over reduced supernumerary training hours has lost his case. The tribunal found only one of his disclosures was protected and caused no detriment.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Restaurant employee (14 years' service) v Mr Andrew Hooper trading as Teesdale Restaurant and Coffee Shop
A restaurant employee with 14 years' service was awarded £6,728 in statutory redundancy pay after her employer closed the business, but her claims for unfair dismissal, notice pay and holiday pay were dismissed as too late.
Partial · £6,728 · Mar 2023Partial£6,728Mar 2023Deputy 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.
Partial · £6,914 · Mar 2023Partial£6,914Mar 2023Former employee v Altran UK Limited
A former employee's claim for breach of contract and unlawful deductions was struck out after he failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend the final hearing, citing health reasons without providing medical evidence.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Former employee v Greenfields Nursery Ltd
A former employee of Greenfields Nursery Ltd was unfairly dismissed after the nursery failed to carry out any redundancy consultation. The tribunal awarded £4,439.30.
Won · £4,439 · Mar 2023Won£4,439Mar 2023Human resources manager (2 years 10 months' service) v SM Sparkling Services Limited
A human resources manager was awarded £7,222 after her employer removed her from the payroll without notice, refused holiday leave, and underpaid her for months. The tribunal upheld her claim of constructive unfair dismissal.
Won · £7,222 · Mar 2023Won£7,222Mar 2023Showroom Manager/Designer (5 months' service) v GT Plumbing & Heating Ltd
A showroom manager with five months' service won £3,688 for unlawful deductions from wages, holiday pay and failure to provide written particulars, but her disability discrimination claim was dismissed because her employer did not know she had dyslexia.
Partial · £3,688 · Mar 2023Partial£3,688Mar 2023Former 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.
Partial · £9,563 · Mar 2023Partial£9,563Mar 2023Applications 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.
Partial · £65,748 · Mar 2023Partial£65,748Mar 2023Staff nurse (12 years' service) v Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
A staff nurse with 12 years' service who was dismissed after two years' sick leave and failed redeployment attempts has lost her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Former employee v Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
An employment tribunal struck out a former employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims after they failed to comply with a deposit order and an order for further particulars. The decision was upheld on reconsideration.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Bar Manager (17 years' service) v United Services & Services Rendered Club (Tooting and Balham) Limited
An employment judge has refused to strike out disability discrimination claims brought by a bar manager with terminal lung cancer, ruling that factual disputes over reasonable adjustments during the pandemic must be heard at a full hearing.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Family Solicitor (less than 1 year post-qualification experience) v Optimal Claim Limited (t/a Optimal Solicitors)
A family solicitor who resigned after her employer forged her electronic signature on a probation appraisal form has won her constructive dismissal claim, with the tribunal ordering £2,543 in compensation.
Won · £2,543 · Mar 2023Won£2,543Mar 2023Neighbourhood Response Officer (13 years' service) v Clarion Housing Group Ltd
A neighbourhood response officer with bipolar disorder had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he presented it five months late, despite the tribunal accepting his mental breakdown made it impossible to claim on time.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Customer 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.
Partial · £2,213 · Mar 2023Partial£2,213Mar 2023Agency worker (approximately 2 years' service) v Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd
An agency worker who took photographs of alleged health and safety breaches and had a job offer revoked over a mistaken firearms conviction has lost his whistleblowing claim. The tribunal found he did not make a protected disclosure.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Financial Accountant (5 months' service) v Saul D Harrison & Sons Plc (t/a Harrison Wipes)
An employment tribunal has dismissed claims of race discrimination and harassment brought by a financial accountant who was sacked after five months for her management style and refusal to accept suspension.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Public House Manager (17 years' service) v Mr P Wiffin T/A Live and Let Live
A public house manager with 17 years' service was made redundant when the pub closed during COVID-19. The tribunal upheld the redundancy but awarded £17,936.55 for National Minimum Wage underpayments, notice pay, and holiday pay.
Partial · £17,937 · Mar 2023Partial£17,937Mar 2023Breakers Yard Manager (17 years' service) v Inglemere Metals (Blackpool) Limited
A Breakers Yard Manager who had worked for the company for 17 years without any prior warnings was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after he ignored express instructions about a customer, sold tyres without authorisation and granted extended credit. The tribunal rejected all three claims.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Clinical Lead (7 months' service) v Rushcliffe Independent Hospitals (Kegworth) Limited
A Clinical Lead who alleged she was dismissed for raising patient safety concerns lost her automatic unfair dismissal claim after the tribunal found no protected disclosures were made and the real reason was poor performance.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Night porter (14 years' service) v Mohammad Zishan Zaman
A night porter with 14 years' service and a maintenance man were awarded unpaid wages, holiday pay and redundancy after a tribunal found their employer deliberately used a complex corporate structure to avoid responsibility.
Partial · Mar 2023Partial—Mar 2023Former employee v Utility Savings Group Ltd
A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal, holiday pay, and breach of contract were dismissed by the tribunal because they were brought outside the legal time limits and she failed to attend the final hearing.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Site Manager (3 years' service) v NB Construction (UK) Limited
A site manager was unfairly dismissed after a sham redundancy process and a subsequent gross misconduct dismissal that lacked proper investigation. The tribunal awarded £8,281.30, including a 20% ACAS uplift.
Won · £8,281 · Mar 2023Won£8,281Mar 2023Former employee v 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.
Partial · £1,704 · Mar 2023Partial£1,704Mar 2023Former employee v EDF Energy Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims were struck out after he repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders to provide a disability impact statement, and did not attend any hearings.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Former employee v Active Assistance Limited; Staff Management Limited
A former employee who hung up on the tribunal clerk and ignored repeated attempts to contact her had her unfair dismissal claim thrown out for non-attendance.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Funeral director (30 years' service) v Dignity Funerals Ltd
A funeral director with 30 years' service was unfairly dismissed after removing a deceased person's jewellery. The tribunal found procedural unfairness and awarded £43,350.60 after a 40% reduction for contributory fault.
Won · £43,351 · Mar 2023Won£43,351Mar 2023Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) – IVF and fertility services (12 years' service) v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
A senior staff nurse with 12 years' service was found to have transferred to the new IVF service provider under TUPE, despite the new provider's claim she was not assigned to the organised grouping.
Won · Mar 2023Won—Mar 2023Former employee v ABM Facility Services UK Limited
A former employee withdrew claims of sex, race and religion or belief discrimination against ABM Facility Services UK Limited, and had her complaint about holiday pay, sick pay and unpaid wages struck out for failing to comply with a tribunal order.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Director (full-time working director) v The REC Horsham Limited
An employment tribunal dismissed a director's constructive dismissal claim after finding he was complicit in the company's failure to pay tax and National Insurance and abuse of the furlough scheme.
Dismissed · Mar 2023Dismissed—Mar 2023Production Manager (13 years' service) v Herongrange Manpower Direct Limited (previously Herongrange Security and Systems Limited)
A production manager with 13 years' service was dismissed without notice on the day his employment transferred to a new company. The tribunal found automatic unfair dismissal and direct age discrimination, awarding over £130,000.
Won · £130,257 · Mar 2023Won£130,257Mar 2023Former employee v Ansdell Institute and Social Club
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed because they had less than two years' service, but the employer agreed to pay £284.58 in notice pay.
Dismissed · £285 · Mar 2023Dismissed£285Mar 2023Machine Operator (57 years' service) v G & S Valves Limited
A machine operator with 57 years' service lost his unfair dismissal claim after telling his boss 'I'll retire now'. The tribunal ruled he had resigned, and the employer was not obliged to correct his misunderstanding.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Machine 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.
Partial · £0 · Mar 2023Partial£0Mar 2023Former employee v London 01 Shop Ltd
A former employee was awarded £141.44 for unpaid annual leave, but his claims for breach of contract and other deductions were dismissed.
Partial · £141 · Mar 2023Partial£141Mar 2023Sales assistant (2 years' service) v Mr Muhammad Azeeem Khan t/a Yorkshire Retail Services
A sales assistant caught on CCTV playing scratch cards and lottery tickets during shifts without paying was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal upheld the dismissal but ordered the employer to pay £608.55 for unauthorised wage deductions and unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £609 · Mar 2023Partial£609Mar 2023Former 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.
Partial · £88,519 · Mar 2023Partial£88,519Mar 2023Recycling contractor (26 years' service) v Magpie Recycling Co-operative Limited
A recycling contractor with 26 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after repeatedly ignoring health and safety restrictions following a heart condition. The tribunal upheld the employer's decision.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Cashier (3 years' service) v AY & Y Patel Ltd
A cashier claimed she was unfairly dismissed after a manager told her she was 'sacked' during a heated argument. The tribunal found she was not dismissed because the manager had no authority to dismiss and the employer never accepted the termination.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Meter reader (10 years' service) v Morrison Data Services Limited
A meter reader who refused to consent to an occupational health referral for months was fairly dismissed on capability grounds, the tribunal has ruled.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Registered Nurse (3 years 8 months' service) v East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Band 5 registered nurse who refused to return to work after being removed from clinical duties over patient safety concerns. All claims, including unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, were dismissed.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Former employee v Oak Furnitureland Group Limited
A former employee who was dismissed for gross misconduct after an investigation into a theft of £14,500 from a store safe has lost his claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and unpaid commission.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Former employee v IMT Transport Limited
A former employee was unfairly dismissed by IMT Transport Limited and awarded £4,357.90, but their claim of disability discrimination was rejected by the tribunal.
Partial · £4,358 · Mar 2023Partial£4,358Mar 2023Dental 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.
Partial · £7,090 · Mar 2023Partial£7,090Mar 2023Administrator (9 years' service) v Parkcare Homes (No2) Limited
An experienced administrator was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after repeated errors in financial processing and payroll, despite having 9 years' service. The tribunal found the employer's investigation and decision were reasonable.
Lost · Mar 2023Lost—Mar 2023Former employee v Asda Stores Limited
A former employee who failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend a preliminary hearing has been ordered to pay £3,120 in costs after his claim was automatically struck out.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Headteacher (10 years' service) v The Governing Body of St Charles RC Primary School
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a headteacher with 10 years' service who was found to have smelled of alcohol and left children unsupervised. The school's investigation, though lengthy, was deemed reasonable.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Community Care Assistant (5 years' service) v Heheals Pharmaceutical Ltd t/a Christ Church Care Agency
A community care assistant with severe asthma was summarily dismissed for not being able to wear a surgical mask. The tribunal found the employer failed to investigate alternatives or make reasonable adjustments.
Settled · Feb 2023Settled—Feb 2023Taproom manager (4 months' service) v Belleville Brewing Limited
A taproom manager with four months' service who raised concerns about reopening during Covid-19 regulations was dismissed, but the tribunal found he had not made a protected disclosure.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Beautician / salon manager (2 years' service) v Gorj Gillingham Ltd (in voluntary liquidation) and Rose Beauty Bar Ltd
A beautician and store manager was dismissed by her employer shortly after the salon was sold to a new company while she was on maternity leave. The tribunal found a TUPE transfer had occurred and the dismissal was automatically unfair, awarding £3,943.77.
Partial · £3,944 · Feb 2023Partial£3,944Feb 2023Bus driver (5 years' service) v Arriva London (North) Ltd
A bus driver who was caught on CCTV reading a disciplinary letter while driving and running a red light was fairly dismissed. The tribunal rejected claims for unfair dismissal and breach of contract.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Sales executive (4 years' service) v Ford Retail Ltd T/A Trustford
A sales executive with four years' service who resigned after a new commission structure was introduced has lost his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Watch 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.
Partial · £2,246 · Feb 2023Partial£2,246Feb 2023Former employee v Wellington for Langley Hall
A former employee's claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination were struck out after the tribunal found they were presented over a year after her employment ended, and she failed to attend the hearing.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Nail/beauty technician (approx. 1 year's service) v Anna Health and Beauty Limited
A nail technician who resigned after a disagreement over furlough pay lost her pregnancy discrimination claim. The tribunal found she was not dismissed but resigned voluntarily.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Cashier (nearly 3 years' service) v HSBC UK Bank Plc
A cashier with nearly 3 years' service was fairly dismissed for capability after failing to meet an attendance objective. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and unlawful deductions.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Head of Private Patients (band 8d, 4 years' service) v Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
The employment tribunal dismissed claims of unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and whistleblowing detriment brought by a former head of private patients at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, finding the trust acted reasonably in dismissing her due to a breakdown in trust and confidence.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Cabin crew (fixed-term contract) v Easyjet Airline Company Ltd
A fixed-term cabin crew member who raised health and safety concerns during the pandemic lost her whistleblowing detriment claim after the tribunal found no evidence that Easyjet's actions were motivated by her protected disclosure.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Bus driver v A & A Coach Travel Ltd
A bus driver with Asperger's Syndrome was constructively dismissed after repeated abusive comments on a WhatsApp group and threats to sack him if he pursued an insurance claim. The tribunal awarded £25,000 for injury to feelings.
Won · £25,000 · Feb 2023Won£25,000Feb 2023Former employee (7 years' service) v Tidysite Building and Construction Service Limited
A former employee with seven years' service won £5,687.63 after his employer failed to file a response to his tribunal claims for unfair dismissal, unpaid sick pay, holiday pay and notice pay.
Won · £5,688 · Feb 2023Won£5,688Feb 2023Process Technician (15 years' service) v Thames Water Utilities Limited
A tribunal has ruled that a Thames Water process technician with 15 years' service was not disabled under the Equality Act, dismissing his disability discrimination claims. The decision turned on whether his stress, anxiety and depression had a long-term substantial effect.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Former employee v Dimensions UK Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Dimensions UK Ltd was struck out after he failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend the hearing. The tribunal found his non-compliance was intentional and disrespectful.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Former employee v Go Learn Education Limited
A former employee won £35,338.70 after Go Learn Education Limited made unauthorised wage deductions, failed to pay notice pay, and withheld holiday pay on termination.
Partial · £35,339 · Feb 2023Partial£35,339Feb 2023Electrical apprentice (4 years) v CC Cousins Limited
An electrical apprentice was unfairly dismissed after a flawed redundancy selection process. The tribunal awarded £14,251 for loss of future prospects and the delay in qualifying.
Won · £14,251 · Feb 2023Won£14,251Feb 2023Ward manager (40 years' experience as a nurse) v Priory Healthcare Limited
A 40-year nursing veteran was unfairly dismissed by Priory Healthcare after the employer mistakenly believed a urine test showed she was under the influence of cannabis at work. The tribunal found the dismissal was outside the range of reasonable responses.
Won · Feb 2023Won—Feb 2023Piano and singing teacher (24 years' service) v The Mount School Limited
A piano and singing teacher with 24 years' service was unfairly dismissed after she refused to attend a mandatory staff meeting at short notice because of a pre-arranged family gathering to discuss her mother's cancer care. The Leeds tribunal awarded £16,802.31.
Won · £16,802 · Feb 2023Won£16,802Feb 2023HGV driver (3 years' service) v R.F. Bellis Haulage Limited
HGV driver fairly dismissed after refusing to return to work; race discrimination claims rejected
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Accountant (7 months' service) v Tiffany & Co. (UK) Holdings Limited
An accountant who resigned during a redundancy process had his unfair dismissal and redundancy pay claims struck out because he lacked the required two years' continuous service.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Skilled computer programmer (20 years' service) v Office for Students
A computer programmer with 20 years' service was constructively dismissed after her employer adopted a 'low code/no code' approach. The tribunal found the restructure amounted to a redundancy situation and the grievance process was mishandled.
Won · Feb 2023Won—Feb 2023Barman and cocktail mixologist (9 months' service) v H &AB-Side Limited
A barman who claimed he was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns during the pandemic lost his unfair dismissal case, but won over £3,200 for unpaid wages, notice pay and holiday pay.
Partial · £3,276 · Feb 2023Partial£3,276Feb 2023Former employee (pregnant at time of dismissal) v VPS PVT Limited
A tribunal found that VPS PVT Limited unfairly dismissed a pregnant employee and discriminated against her by failing to carry out a health and safety risk assessment. The claimant was awarded £23,823.50 in compensation.
Won · £23,824 · Feb 2023Won£23,824Feb 2023Bursar and Clerk to the Governors (7 years' service) v Alpha Schools (Holdings) Ltd and Wellesley House School Ltd
A bursar and clerk to the governors was summarily dismissed without notice or pay. The tribunal awarded £97,220.70 for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and unpaid holiday pay, plus a penalty for failing to provide written particulars.
Won · £97,221 · Feb 2023Won£97,221Feb 2023Dental practice employee v Park Cottage Dental Practice Limited
A dental practice employee's claims of constructive unfair dismissal, race discrimination, and harassment were dismissed by the tribunal after a full hearing. No compensation was awarded.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Former employee v Lex Machinery Limited
A former employee won his unfair dismissal claim by default after Lex Machinery Limited failed to respond. He was awarded £5,989.65 in total, including redundancy pay, notice pay, holiday pay, and compensation for loss of earnings.
Partial · £5,990 · Feb 2023Partial£5,990Feb 2023Former employees v AAQUA LIMITED
Two former employees of AAQUA LIMITED were awarded over £24,000 after the company failed to respond to claims for unpaid wages, notice pay, and accrued holiday pay.
Won · £24,489 · Feb 2023Won£24,489Feb 2023Business adviser / hotel manager (4 years' service) v Masteron Group of Companies
A business adviser who was made redundant after his employer went into liquidation had his unfair dismissal claim rejected because he named the wrong company as respondent. The tribunal refused his late attempt to add the correct entity.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Area Manager (11 years' service) v Crystal Services plc
An area manager who was moved to a new division and had his working pattern changed was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct and subjected to direct race discrimination. The tribunal found the dismissal both procedurally and substantively unfair.
Partial · Feb 2023Partial—Feb 2023Fragrance Accounts Manager (11 years' service) v Mane Limited
A Fragrance Accounts Manager with 11 years' service was fairly dismissed for poor performance after a Performance Improvement Plan, and the tribunal rejected her claim that retirement discussions amounted to age discrimination.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Bakery employee (7 years' service) v Dents Bakery Limited
A bakery employee with 7 years' service who believed he was suspended after a return-to-work meeting resigned two months later. The tribunal dismissed his constructive dismissal claim, finding no fundamental breach of contract.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Farm labourer (25 years' service) v Nodewell Farm Partners
A farm labourer with 25 years' service saw his unfair dismissal claim thrown out because he submitted it one day after the deadline, despite having previous tribunal experience.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Subcontractor 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.
Partial · Feb 2023Partial—Feb 2023Teaching assistant (less than 2 years' service) v Meadowfield School
A teaching assistant with Type 1 diabetes, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and fibromyalgia had all her disability discrimination and victimisation claims against Meadowfield School dismissed by the tribunal.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Warehouse operative (3 years' service) v Greggs Plc
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a warehouse operative with three years' service who washed her hands for less than five seconds, ruling that Greggs' decision was within the range of reasonable responses.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Finance 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.
Partial · £114,421 · Feb 2023Partial£114,421Feb 2023Former 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.
Partial · £3,060 · Feb 2023Partial£3,060Feb 2023General manager (3 years' service) v Sizer Engineering Limited
A general manager who resigned after a dispute over his bonus and holiday pay was not constructively dismissed, the tribunal ruled. All claims were dismissed.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Former employee v Craven Inns Limited
A former employee of Craven Inns Limited has won claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and unlawful deduction from wages, receiving a total of £9,313.83 plus costs.
Won · £9,314 · Feb 2023Won£9,314Feb 2023Senior manager (1 year's service) v Nextsteps Development (1) and Nextsteps @ Barnstaple CIC (2)
A senior manager who was not paid for five months and then underpaid for six more has won her claim for unauthorised deductions. The tribunal found she was an employee from March 2021 and entitled to full pay.
Won · Feb 2023Won—Feb 2023Assistant Director, Border Force (9 years' service) v The Home Office
A 9-year Border Force Assistant Director was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed after refusing a redeployment instruction. The Leeds tribunal awarded £51,891.73, including a 10% ACAS uplift.
Won · £51,892 · Feb 2023Won£51,892Feb 2023Former employee v Busy Bees Nurseries Limited
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was reinstated after the tribunal admitted it sent key correspondence to the wrong email address, causing the claim to be struck out for non-response.
Remitted · Feb 2023Remitted—Feb 2023Town 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.
Partial · £40,299 · Feb 2023Partial£40,299Feb 2023Teacher (2 years 8 months' service) v Orchard Hill College Academy Trust
A teacher at a special needs school succeeded in a whistleblowing detriment claim after the chair of governors sent an email suggesting counter-proceedings against him, which was accidentally disclosed. The tribunal awarded £2,500 for injury to feelings.
Partial · £2,500 · Feb 2023Partial£2,500Feb 2023Maintenance craftsperson (Barnet Hospital) v Bouygues Energies and Services
A maintenance worker at Barnet Hospital was unfairly dismissed after refusing a COVID-19 test. The tribunal found the procedure was rushed and the testing policy was never properly communicated.
Won · Feb 2023Won—Feb 2023Work area manager (11 years' service) v Royal Mail Group Limited
A manager with 11 years' service at Royal Mail had his unfair dismissal claim dismissed because he filed it after the three-month deadline. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for him to have filed in time.
Dismissed · Feb 2023Dismissed—Feb 2023Arrears and Investigations Manager (19 years' service) v Slough Borough Council
An Arrears and Investigations Manager with 19 years' service was unfairly dismissed when Slough Borough Council failed to consult properly and timed her redundancy 17 days before her 55th birthday, costing her pension access. Tribunal awarded £60,625.84.
Partial · £60,626 · Feb 2023Partial£60,626Feb 2023Former employee v Trackforce Recruitment Limited
A former employee won over £5,500 after her employer failed to respond to her tribunal claim for redundancy pay, unpaid holiday, notice pay and an unauthorised deduction from wages.
Won · £5,507 · Feb 2023Won£5,507Feb 2023Former employee v The Workshop Coffee House Ltd
A former employee was awarded over £18,500 after being automatically unfairly dismissed due to pregnancy. The employer did not defend the claim, leading to a default judgment.
Won · £18,523 · Feb 2023Won£18,523Feb 2023Mechanical Engineer (37 years' service) v Ministry of Defence
A mechanical engineer with 37 years' service was unfairly dismissed for unauthorised absence after the Ministry of Defence failed to consider his mental health. He was awarded £19,710.
Won · £19,710 · Feb 2023Won£19,710Feb 2023Finance Manager/Sales Executive (US-based) v Xexec Ltd
A finance manager who moved to New York for work was unable to pursue unfair dismissal claims in the UK because his employment had stronger ties to the US. The tribunal ruled it lacked territorial jurisdiction.
Partial · Feb 2023Partial—Feb 2023Progression Manager (21 years' service) v Countryside Properties (UK) Limited
A Progression Manager with 21 years' service was unfairly dismissed after an investigation that relied on hearsay and leading questions. The employment tribunal found the process fell outside the band of reasonable responses.
Won · Feb 2023Won—Feb 2023Yard Manager (2 years' service) v A.S.H Elite Equine Ltd
A yard manager was dismissed just weeks after telling her employer she was pregnant. The tribunal awarded over £54,000 for automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination.
Won · £54,911 · Feb 2023Won£54,911Feb 2023Sales agent (7 months' service) v Hansbiomed Europé Ltd
A sales agent with seven months' service was fairly dismissed after refusing to accept a PR manager role that required some sales tasks. Her claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing were all rejected.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Former employee (5 years' service) v Greenbrow Social Club Ltd (In Administration)
A former employee with 5 years' service was awarded £8,756 after her employer failed to defend her unfair dismissal claim and later entered administration.
Won · £8,756 · Feb 2023Won£8,756Feb 2023Shop assistant (part-time, 4 years' service) v Neil Adams and David Asplin T/a G David Bookseller
A part-time shop assistant who told a partner to 'fuck off' and left work early was not dismissed but resigned, the Cambridge Employment Tribunal has ruled.
Lost · Feb 2023Lost—Feb 2023Former employee (25 years' service) v MB Evans Limited
A Cardiff tribunal found that MB Evans Limited unfairly dismissed a 25-year employee without notice during a redundancy. The employee was awarded £21,936 in compensation.
Partial · £21,936 · Jan 2023Partial£21,936Jan 2023Maintenance manager (6 years' service) v Cosgrove Leisure Parks UK Ltd
A maintenance manager with 6 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded £8,455, applying a 20% ACAS uplift, a 25% Polkey reduction, and a 20% contributory fault reduction.
Won · £8,455 · Jan 2023Won£8,455Jan 2023Kitchen/snack bar worker (21 years' service) v Ardeigh House Community Association
A kitchen worker with 21 years' service was found to have been discriminated against on grounds of age when her employer failed to contact her about a redundancy. The tribunal awarded £11,400 including injury to feelings.
Partial · £11,400 · Jan 2023Partial£11,400Jan 2023Chef (2 years' service) v Bills Restaurants Limited
A chef who was dismissed for gross misconduct after an allergen incident saw his unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and unlawful deduction claims dismissed because they were presented to the tribunal one day after the statutory deadline.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Executive Assistant (5 years' service) v University of London
An executive assistant who resigned after her request to reduce hours to 2.5 days per week was refused has lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the university acted reasonably.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Former employee v RT Decorators and Builders Ltd
A former employee who brought an unfair dismissal claim without the required two years' service, and a notice pay claim nearly eleven months late, has had both claims dismissed by the London Central Employment Tribunal.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Minibus driver and midday meals assistant (4 years' service) v Gatehouse Educational Trust Limited
A school minibus driver who claimed she was made redundant because of her sex has lost her case. The tribunal found no evidence of discrimination and noted she had not engaged with the consultation process.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Head of Digital, Wordpress Developer (1 year 8 months' service) v Alive Digital Limited
A head of digital who worked for less than two years had her unfair dismissal claim struck out for lack of jurisdiction, and her other claims dismissed after she failed to attend the hearing.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Former employee (concierge staff) v Urbanbubble Liverpool Limited (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation)
An employee who resigned with one month's notice was dismissed without notice by her employer, which later went into liquidation. The tribunal awarded £1,661.25 for unfair dismissal, statutory redundancy, and breach of contract.
Won · £1,661 · Jan 2023Won£1,661Jan 2023Project Controls Manager (5 years' service) v Ministry of Defence
A US national employed for five years by the Ministry of Defence was dismissed when the department realised her contract was void under Civil Service Nationality Rules. The tribunal struck out all claims as having no reasonable prospect of success.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Administrative assistant and library assistant (7 months' service) v John Colet School
An employment tribunal struck out an administrative assistant's unfair dismissal claim after she behaved disruptively, made unfounded allegations, and repeatedly failed to provide further particulars despite multiple orders.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Former employee v The Little School Day Nursery Ltd
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because she had less than two years' service. Her wrongful dismissal claim was dismissed after she failed to attend the hearing.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Former employee v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
The tribunal struck out race and disability discrimination claims because they were presented late, and the claimant failed to attend the hearing or provide reasons for the delay.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Design co-ordinator (sole director and shareholder of her own company) v Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
A design co-ordinator who was the sole director and shareholder of her own company could not claim redundancy or other payments from the National Insurance Fund because she was not an employee. The tribunal dismissed her claims.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Barber (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.
Partial · £3,436 · Jan 2023Partial£3,436Jan 2023Personal assistant (carer) v G
Two personal assistants lost their unfair dismissal claims after a tribunal found a genuine redundancy situation when their employer's care needs changed. They were awarded notice pay of £156.
Partial · £628 · Jan 2023Partial£628Jan 2023Cleaner (1 year 9 months' service) v Anglia Cleaning Solutions Limited
A cleaner who was left waiting for a manager who never showed up, and later told the cleaning contract had ended, has been awarded £785.73 for unpaid wages, holiday pay, notice pay, expenses, and pension contributions.
Partial · £786 · Jan 2023Partial£786Jan 2023Former employee v The Department of Work and Pensions
A former employee who suffered PTSD after a violent attack at work was not considered disabled under the Equality Act until four months later, the tribunal ruled. No compensation was awarded.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Former employee v Creations Hairdressers & Barbering Studio Ltd.
A former employee who did not attend hearings or respond to a strike-out warning had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claim struck out. The tribunal also ordered him to pay £3,488.40 in costs.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Music tutor v Rhythmix (in Liquidation) Ltd
A tribunal found that music tutors for a charity were employees despite being treated as self-employed, entitling them to redundancy and holiday pay.
Won · Jan 2023Won—Jan 2023Former employee v Ion Man Limited
A tribunal dismissed a former employee's claim for unpaid wages and holiday pay after he failed to attend the telephone hearing. His application for reconsideration was refused because the notice had been sent to his email address.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Spanish teacher (12 years' service) v Interhigh Education Ltd
A Spanish teacher with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed for refusing a new contract after his employer misrepresented a pay rise as 10% when it was actually 1.2%. The tribunal found the dismissal outside the range of reasonable responses.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Operations Manager (Structured Coaching) (5 years' service) v Crisis UK
An operations manager who previously brought a sex discrimination claim was victimised and constructively dismissed after a flawed disciplinary process. The tribunal found Crisis UK breached the implied term of trust and confidence.
Won · Jan 2023Won—Jan 2023Store 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.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Bank worker (care home) v Cygnet Health Care Limited
A care home bank worker who was dismissed for not being vaccinated against COVID-19 failed to prove discrimination but succeeded in claiming unpaid wages and holiday pay for seven shifts, totalling £891.80.
Partial · £892 · Jan 2023Partial£892Jan 2023Former employee v Ormskirk Metal Fabrications Ltd
A former employee won £10,405 after his employer failed to respond to his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found he was dismissed by reason of redundancy without proper notice or pay for accrued holiday.
Won · £10,405 · Jan 2023Won£10,405Jan 2023Quality assurance engineer (12 years' service) v Bridgehead Software Ltd
A quality assurance engineer with 12 years' service lost his unfair dismissal claim because he filed it one day late, and the tribunal refused to extend time despite his autism spectrum diagnosis.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Centre Manager (17 years' service) v West Northamptonshire Council
A centre manager with 17 years' service resigned after her employer delayed responding to her return-to-work plan and failed to follow occupational health advice. The tribunal found constructive unfair dismissal.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Former employee v Just One Body
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because they had not worked for two years, but the tribunal awarded £2,580.16 for unauthorised deductions and breach of contract.
Dismissed · £2,580 · Jan 2023Dismissed£2,580Jan 2023Street cleaner (40+ years' service) v Continental Landscape Ltd
A street cleaner who was pressured to resign on his 66th birthday had his constructive dismissal claim dismissed because he filed it almost a year late. The tribunal said it had no jurisdiction to hear the case.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Tutor (8 months' service) v Middleton Murray Ltd (in liquidation)
A tribunal dismissed all claims of disability discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and wrongful dismissal brought by a tutor with depression against her employer and individual managers.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Warehouse operative (4.5 years' service) v Asda Stores Limited
A warehouse operative with 4.5 years' service was fairly dismissed after lengthy sickness absence. The tribunal rejected claims of discrimination and victimisation.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Former employee v Martin McColl Limited
A tribunal awarded wasted costs against a company's representative for failing to respond to correspondence and case management orders, causing the other side to incur unnecessary preparation costs.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Community Support Worker (30 years' service) v Bolton Cares (A) Limited
A community support worker with 30 years' service was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer moved her to a location inaccessible by public transport without any consultation. The tribunal awarded £39,609.
Won · £39,609 · Jan 2023Won£39,609Jan 2023Driver (4 years' service) v Acrelane Timber Limited
Two drivers were fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after they misled their employer about their whereabouts when recalled from furlough. The tribunal upheld the dismissals but found the employer breached contract by failing to give notice.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Operations Director (20 years' service) v Data Labs Global Ltd
Two operations directors with 20 years' service were awarded redundancy pay and notice pay after their employer went into winding-up, but their unfair dismissal claims were rejected.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023In-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.
Partial · £551,051 · Jan 2023Partial£551,051Jan 2023Former employee v Rohit Vikal
A former employee's unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims were dismissed after she failed to attend two hearings, including a telephone hearing where neither party showed up.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Hygiene Operative (train cleaning contract) v Atalian Servest Limited
A hygiene operative who waited over five months to bring an unfair dismissal claim had his case thrown out as the tribunal found it was reasonably practicable to have filed on time.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Kitchen porter (2 years 10 months' service) v Nemaste Village Limited
A kitchen porter who refused to return to part-time work with furlough top-up during the pandemic was fairly dismissed for some other substantial reason. The tribunal awarded £218.04 in unpaid holiday pay.
Partial · £218 · Jan 2023Partial£218Jan 2023Bus driver (2 years 5 months' service) v M Limited
A bus driver who performed oral sex on a woman while driving and used his mobile phone was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal also ordered him to pay £7,500 costs for pursuing hopeless discrimination claims.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Leisure centre attendant v Active Northumberland
A leisure centre attendant who was dismissed after less than two years' continuous employment could not bring an unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal ruled his employment started only when he began his first paid shift, not when he did unpaid job shadowing.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Services Account Manager (4 years' service) v SAP (UK) Limited
A Services Account Manager with four years' service was constructively and unfairly dismissed after SAP placed her on a performance improvement plan and reallocated her largest accounts without proper process. The tribunal dismissed her discrimination claims.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Delivery driver (over 20 years' service) v M G Seven Ltd (t/a Gainsborough Flower)
A delivery driver with over 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed when his employer sent a P45 via WhatsApp without any disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded £5,786.78 after deductions for contributory conduct and a Polkey reduction.
Partial · £5,787 · Jan 2023Partial£5,787Jan 2023Air 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.
Partial · £3,510 · Jan 2023Partial£3,510Jan 2023Beauty therapist (7 years' service) v Brampton Manor Salon & Tea Rooms Ltd
A beauty therapist with seven years' service was dismissed by redundancy while on maternity leave without consultation. The tribunal awarded her a statutory redundancy payment, notice pay, and holiday pay, but found the dismissal fair due to the salon's closure.
Partial · £1,233 · Jan 2023Partial£1,233Jan 2023Former employee (operations/business development administrator, 16 hours/week) v The Vital Element (UK) Limited
A former employee with PTSD was placed at risk of redundancy while on sick leave. The tribunal found it was discrimination arising from disability and awarded £12,183.
Won · £12,183 · Jan 2023Won£12,183Jan 2023Customer services assistant (18 years' service) v Wilko Limited
A customer services assistant with 18 years' service resigned after being rostered for Sundays despite opting out. The tribunal found Wilko's conduct was reasonable and dismissed all claims.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Team Leader Clinical Records (11 months' service) v The Hillingdon Hospitals University NHS Trust
A team leader who relied on her union's advice to wait for an internal complaint outcome before bringing an unfair dismissal claim was out of time. The tribunal dismissed her case.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Driver, telephonist and controller (over 20 years' service) v Meadway Private Hire Ltd
A driver, telephonist and controller with over 20 years' service was constructively dismissed after his employer offered only limited holiday cover at reduced pay following furlough. The tribunal extended time for his unfair dismissal claim.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Support 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.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Former employee v The Furzedown Group Limited a.k.a The Furzedown Group
A former employee of The Furzedown Group has been awarded £10,358.50 after the company failed to pay full wages, holiday pay, and dismissed without notice.
Won · £10,359 · Jan 2023Won£10,359Jan 2023Former employee v Without Exceptions Ltd
A former employee won a partial victory for unpaid wages, holiday pay and notice pay, but her unfair dismissal claim was struck out due to insufficient service. The tribunal ordered £476.39 in compensation.
Partial · £476 · Jan 2023Partial£476Jan 2023Communications Officer (9 years' service) v The Commissioner of the Police of the Metropolis
A tribunal struck out a communications officer's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims because she filed her claim one day after the three-month deadline, despite having previous tribunal experience.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Former employee v Work it Group Ltd
Tribunal rejects disability discrimination claim after finding former employee's stress was a reaction to life events, not a mental impairment with long-term effects.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Former employee v British Airways Plc
A former employee's claim against British Airways survives a strike-out bid after a 7-day delay in providing dates for events, with the tribunal ruling that striking out would be disproportionate.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Registered Care Home Manager (4 years' service) v Hastings & Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind
A registered care home manager with four years' service has won her unfair dismissal claim after a tribunal found her employer failed to establish a fair reason for dismissal. The tribunal awarded £24,697.76, including a 15% uplift for breaching the ACAS Code.
Won · £24,698 · Jan 2023Won£24,698Jan 2023Senior manager (1 year's service) v Nextsteps @ Barnstaple CIC
A senior manager who agreed to defer her salary until the company's cash flow improved was awarded £12,660.58 after the employer failed to pay her for five months and withheld holiday pay on dismissal.
Partial · £12,661 · Jan 2023Partial£12,661Jan 2023Former employee (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.
Partial · £7,869 · Jan 2023Partial£7,869Jan 2023Former employee v Ocean Design Storage Solutions Limited
A former employee won over £24,500 after being made redundant without consultation and suffering unauthorised deductions, unpaid holiday pay, and breach of contract.
Partial · £24,535 · Jan 2023Partial£24,535Jan 2023School employee (16 years' service) v London Borough of Brent
A school employee with 16 years' service who applied for voluntary redundancy had her unfair dismissal claim thrown out because she presented it over three months after the statutory time limit expired. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for her to have claimed in time.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Health and beauty manager (5 years' service) v Marston Health & Beauty Limited
A health and beauty manager who was made redundant after returning from maternity leave has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the redundancy was genuine and the process fair.
Lost · Jan 2023Lost—Jan 2023Accountant (7 years' service) v Finanspol Group Ltd
An accountant with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed after refusing to accept self-employment and reduced pay. The tribunal awarded £9,063.83.
Won · £9,064 · Jan 2023Won£9,064Jan 2023Senior Account Executive (1 year's service) v AvePoint UK, Ltd
A Senior Account Executive's discrimination and whistleblowing claims were thrown out because he did not obtain an ACAS Early Conciliation certificate and the claimed exemption did not apply.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Broadcast journalist (BBC World Service, Arabic Radio team) v British Broadcasting Corporation
A BBC World Service journalist who claimed disability discrimination and victimisation had her case dismissed after she failed to attend the final hearing. The tribunal refused her applications for postponement and later refused reconsideration.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Branch 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.
Partial · £19,402 · Jan 2023Partial£19,402Jan 2023Worker (former employee) v GenderGP PTE Ltd
A former worker with fibromyalgia and other disabilities was awarded £84,599 after her employer failed to defend claims of disability discrimination. The tribunal entered default judgment when the company did not respond.
Won · £84,599 · Jan 2023Won£84,599Jan 2023Former employee (Transcare Nurse) v B. Braun Medical Ltd
A nurse who accepted re-engagement after being dismissed for gross misconduct could not later claim constructive unfair dismissal when she resigned. The tribunal struck out her claims.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Plumbing 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.
Partial · £1,849 · Jan 2023Partial£1,849Jan 2023Former employee (disputed status) v Thomas Roofing (NW) Ltd
A former employee who forged a contract of employment and swapped a blank SD card for evidence has had her unfair dismissal claim struck out for abuse of process.
Dismissed · Jan 2023Dismissed—Jan 2023Compounder (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.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Former employee v Stephen M S Lai & Co Business Consulting Ltd
A former employee was awarded £34,204 after being unfairly dismissed and harassed due to his age. The employer did not attend the hearing or file a response.
Partial · £34,204 · Jan 2023Partial£34,204Jan 2023Care 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.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023Café worker (12 years' service) v Camden Express Limited
A café worker with 12 years' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after repeatedly asking for his full wages, which were below the national minimum wage. The tribunal awarded £51,748.84.
Won · £51,749 · Jan 2023Won£51,749Jan 2023Former employees (redundancy) v Queensmead School Limited (in company voluntary arrangement)
Former employees of Queensmead School Limited have secured a 90-day protective award after the company failed to consult them properly before making them redundant.
Settled · Jan 2023Settled—Jan 2023Restaurant employee v Michael Shane Croner
A restaurant employee's unfair dismissal and redundancy pay claims were dismissed after the tribunal found the employer was unaware of the original proceedings. The original £8,721 wages award was revoked.
Partial · Jan 2023Partial—Jan 2023School delivery driver and taxi driver v Mr Steven Barnes trading as Bernie Taxi Services
A tribunal found that a school delivery driver was an employee for that role but only a worker for taxi work. The case settled before the final hearing, with no compensation awarded.
Settled · Jan 2023Settled—Jan 2023
