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13 cases tagged Costs Application.

Claim dismissed · Nov 2023

10-year employee's unfair dismissal claim struck out after failing to comply with tribunal orders

A Media Sales Operator with 10 years' service had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out after repeatedly failing to comply with tribunal directions. The tribunal awarded costs against him.

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Respondent won · Nov 2023

NHS employee loses unfair dismissal and discrimination claims but avoids costs order

An NHS employee's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims were dismissed, but the tribunal refused the Trust's application for costs, finding she had a genuine belief in her case and did not act unreasonably.

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Respondent won · Jul 2023

Late disclosure of occupational health report: costs application refused

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.

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Partial win £716 · May 2023

Sales employee awarded £716 after claiming £25,000 in commission

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

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Respondent won · May 2023

Costs bid fails against former employee who withdrew most claims

An employer's application for £1,435 in costs was dismissed after the tribunal found the former employee had not acted unreasonably and her breach of contract claim had some prospect of success.

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Respondent won · Mar 2023

Dismissed over £14,500 theft from store safe: tribunal upholds gross misconduct decision

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.

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Claim dismissed · Feb 2023

Claim withdrawn mid-hearing: costs refused despite unreasonable conduct

An online teacher who withdrew her disability discrimination claim on the second day of the hearing avoided a costs order, even though the tribunal found her conduct unreasonable.

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Claim dismissed · Feb 2023

Costs refused against unrepresented claimant whose claim was struck out

A tribunal has refused a costs application by First Rail Holdings Limited against a former employee whose unfair dismissal claim was struck out, finding his genuine belief in the claim meant he did not act vexatiously.

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Partial win £476 · Jan 2023

Former employee awarded £476 in unpaid wages and holiday pay after employer conceded claim

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.

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Respondent won · Aug 2022

Dismissed for alleged inappropriate touching: employer's decision upheld despite undisclosed autism

A former employee who was dismissed for gross misconduct after two colleagues alleged inappropriate touching has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's decision was within the range of reasonable responses, and the claimant's late disclosure of his autism did not make the dismissal unfair.

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Claim dismissed · Aug 2022

Constructive dismissal claim dismissed but costs refused: a case with some prospects

A former employee's claim for constructive unfair dismissal against Humberside Fire and Rescue Services was dismissed. The tribunal also refused the employer's costs application, finding the claim had some prospects of success.

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Claim dismissed · May 2022

Bookkeeper found self-employed: tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear unfair dismissal claim

An accountant who worked for Cornerstone Care Solutions Ltd as a bookkeeper was found to be self-employed, so the tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear her unfair dismissal claim. The respondent's costs application was also refused.

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Claim dismissed · Feb 2022

Settlement agreement blocks whistleblowing claim: a lesson in legal waivers

A Head of HR Business Partnering who signed a settlement agreement after resigning was barred from bringing whistleblowing claims. The tribunal struck out her case but refused the employer's costs application.

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