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18 cases tagged Unlawful Deductions.
Commodities inspector never worked in UK: tribunal dismisses all claims
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 for being pregnant: employer's false redundancy reason leads to £25,000 award
A Birmingham tribunal found that ALM Electrical Solutions Ltd dismissed a pregnant employee shortly after she disclosed her pregnancy, fabricating a redundancy reason. The claimant was awarded over £25,000 for injury to feelings and losses.
TUPE transfer meant employer was not liable for constructive dismissal
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.
Short service employee's unfair dismissal claim struck out for lack of qualifying service
A former employee who worked for Norpol Recycling Limited for less than two years had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he did not meet the qualifying period. The tribunal also found his disability discrimination claim was out of time.
Part-time lecturer's unfair dismissal claim thrown out for being too late
A part-time lecturer who waited over a year to bring an unfair dismissal claim after his employment ended due to right-to-work issues has had his case dismissed as out of time.
Sports club managers dismissed without consultation: redundancy ruled unfair
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.
Night porter and maintenance man win claims after employer hid behind corporate maze
A night porter with 14 years' service and a maintenance man were awarded unpaid wages, holiday pay and redundancy after a tribunal found their employer deliberately used a complex corporate structure to avoid responsibility.
Former employee wins over £3,000 after employer fails to attend hearing
A former employee with less than two years' service has been awarded £3,095.34 for unlawful deductions, wrongful dismissal, and failure to provide written particulars after her employer failed to attend the final hearing.
Café worker dismissed for asking to be paid minimum wage wins £51,748
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.
Redundancy dismissal found unfair but 100% Polkey deduction applied
A former employee with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy, but a 100% Polkey deduction meant no compensatory award. The tribunal awarded £4,362.20 for redundancy, unpaid wages, holiday pay, and other losses.
Employer who ignored tribunal claims hit with £109,000 default judgment
A former employee with just two years' service has been awarded £109,363 after her employer failed to respond to her unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and unlawful deductions claims.
Claims struck out for being presented too late: a reminder on time limits
A former employee's claims for unfair dismissal, breach of contract and unlawful deductions were struck out because they were not presented within the three-month time limit. The tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear them.
Whistleblowing claim by British CECO at Afghan university dismissed for lack of UK jurisdiction
An employment tribunal has ruled it has no jurisdiction to hear claims of unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and race discrimination brought by a former chief ethics officer of the American University of Afghanistan, as the connection to Great Britain was insufficient.
Constructive dismissal after unlawful wage deductions: a case of employer misconduct
A former drainage operative was constructively unfairly dismissed after his employer made unlawful deductions from his wages and failed to pay holiday pay. The tribunal awarded £14,365.57.
Salon workers win £240k after being laid off without pay
Eleven salon workers were awarded over £240,000 after their employer laid them off without pay, leading to constructive unfair dismissal and breach of contract claims.
IT consultant unfairly dismissed after employer ignored tribunal orders
A tribunal struck out the employer's response and awarded £7,119.71 for unfair dismissal after the company failed to comply with directions and did not attend the hearing.
Carer with 18 years' service wins constructive dismissal after employer's breach of trust
A carer who resigned after her employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for her back condition and made unlawful deductions from her wages has been awarded over £44,000 for constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Italian nurse unfairly dismissed after hospital failed to provide interpreter at disciplinary hearing
A registered nurse with limited English was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct after the Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability failed to provide an interpreter at his disciplinary hearing. The tribunal also found indirect race discrimination.