
Employment Law judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
An employment tribunal dismissed a claimant's case for breach of contract, redundancy payment and holiday pay because the claims were submitted after the legal deadline had passed. The court ruled that there were no circumstances preventing the timely submission of these claims.
In this case, an employee claimed they were unfairly dismissed by their employer. While the tribunal agreed there was unfair dismissal, it also found that the employee contributed significantly to their own dismissal. As a result, the compensation awarded was greatly reduced. The decision highlights the importance of following proper procedures when dealing with employment disputes.
An Employment Tribunal dismissed a worker's case for redundancy payment and unpaid holiday pay because they did not attend the hearing as instructed. The employer had entered creditors' voluntary liquidation.
An employee claimed they were unfairly dismissed by their employer. However, the Employment Tribunal found no strong evidence that the employer followed fair procedures or acted reasonably when deciding to dismiss the employee.
In this case heard at Manchester Employment Tribunal, two individuals who represented themselves in court had their claims dismissed because they were not considered employees by law. This means that under UK employment laws, they did not meet the criteria to be classified as employees and thus could not claim employee rights.
In this case, the Employment Tribunal ruled that the employer must pay back money unlawfully deducted from the worker's wages. The judge decided in favour of the worker and ordered the payment to be made within a specific timeframe.
In this case, an employment tribunal ruled against a worker's claim of unfair dismissal and breach of working time regulations but agreed that the employer had made unlawful deductions from her wages. The decision highlights the importance of adhering to contractual obligations in the workplace.
In this case, the Employment Tribunal rejected the worker's claims for a redundancy payment, back pay, and breach of contract against their employer. The judge found that there was insufficient evidence to support these claims.
An employment tribunal rejected claims made by a person against a trade union for victimisation and unjustifiable discipline. The tribunal found that the decision not to provide legal assistance was reasonable given past actions of the claimant.
An Employment Tribunal partially upheld a disabled worker's claims against their employer. While harassment and direct discrimination allegations were rejected, the tribunal found that the employer did not provide a necessary adjustment during a critical time period.
A worker successfully claimed holiday pay from their employer who did not attend the Employment Tribunal hearing. The judge found that the employer had failed to pay for holidays accrued but not taken and ordered a payment of £2186.78.
In this case, the Employment Tribunal ruled that the claimant did not qualify as an employee for unfair dismissal purposes but could continue with their race discrimination claims. The decision highlights the distinction between employment status and a person status under UK law.
The Employment Judge ruled that an employer must consult with elected employee representatives when dismissing over 20 workers in less than 90 days. In this case, the respondent did not comply with these requirements, leading to a protective award for affected employees.
In this case, an Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of a worker who claimed their employer had made unlawful wage deductions, dismissed them unfairly without proper notice or compensation, and did not provide the required holiday pay. The tribunal found that these actions breached employment laws and ordered the employer to compensate the worker.
An Employment Tribunal found in favour of a worker who claimed an online retailer did not provide him with work or payment despite promising employment through a certificate of sponsorship. The employer must now pay the claimant for unauthorised wage deductions and failure to provide employment.
An Employment Tribunal awarded a worker £892.30 for unpaid holiday pay after their employer failed to attend the hearing or provide evidence against the claim.
A home care worker was fired after refusing to give her employer a photo for their new digital system, citing privacy worries. The judge said it wasn't enough reason to avoid providing the photo and dismissed her unfair dismissal claim.
In this case, an employee won their claim against their employer for wrongful dismissal due to lack of notice pay. The Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of the worker and ordered the employer to pay compensation.
An employment tribunal dismissed a worker's complaints about being treated unfairly for whistleblowing and facing discrimination because the claims were submitted too late. The court found that although there was evidence supporting the claims, they could not be considered due to procedural issues.