Employment Law
Employment Law judgments from UK courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Unfair Dismissal Claim Rejected Due to Capability Issues
In this case, an employment tribunal found that the worker was fairly dismissed for not meeting job requirements. As a result, the worker's claim for unfair dismissal did not succeed.
Employment Tribunal Rejects Unfair Dismissal Claim Over Second Job
An employee brought an unfair dismissal case against their employer after being fired. The Employment Judge ruled that the dismissal was fair because the employee had been secretly working another full-time job, which violated their work agreement.
Employer Must Consider Maternity Leave When Dismissing Employee, Rules Tribunal
An Employment Tribunal found that an employer must consider suitable alternative employment when dismissing a pregnant employee or someone on maternity leave. The case involved unfair dismissal and pregnancy/maternity discrimination claims.
Employment Tribunal Allows Unfair Dismissal Claim
In this case, an Employment Tribunal found that the worker was unfairly dismissed by their employer but rejected their claims for age, race and disability discrimination. The decision underscores the importance of reasonable conduct during dismissal procedures.
Employment Tribunal: Claimant Wins on Sick Pay and Unfair Dismissal
In this case, the Employment Tribunal found in favour of the worker who claimed their employer did not pay them contractual sick pay and dismissed them unfairly. The tribunal awarded a total sum of £8,366.86 to the claimant.
Claim Struck Out for Not Following Court Orders
An employment tribunal dismissed a worker’s claim because they did not follow the court’s instructions properly. This highlights how important it is for workers to comply with procedural requirements in legal proceedings.
Employment Tribunal Strikes Out Unfair Dismissal Complaint Due to Short Service Period
An employment tribunal dismissed an employee's unfair dismissal case because they did not meet the minimum two-year service requirement set by law. The decision was based on Section 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, which mandates a qualifying period for such claims.
Unpaid Wages and Holiday Pay Claim Rejected by Employment Tribunal
An Employment Tribunal ruled against a person who claimed they were owed unpaid wages and accrued holiday pay. The tribunal found that the employer had already provided sufficient compensation for unsociable hours and that the worker could not carry forward unused leave indefinitely.
Claimant awarded outstanding redundancy payment and notice pay damages
In this case, the Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of the worker, awarding them the full amount they were entitled to under their employment rights. This includes any outstanding redundancy payment and damages for not receiving proper notice pay as required by law.
Claimant’s Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal Claims Rejected by Employment Tribunal
In this case, an employee claimed they were unfairly and wrongfully dismissed by their employer. However, the Employment Tribunal found that the employer had reasonable grounds to dismiss due to misconduct and therefore rejected the claims.
Unfair Dismissal and Unpaid Notice Pay Claim Allowed by Employment Tribunal
In this Employment Tribunal case, the claimant's complaints of unfair dismissal and unpaid notice pay were allowed to proceed despite initial time limit issues. An additional amendment for harassment related to sex was also accepted by agreement.
Unfair Dismissal Claim Rejected by Employment Tribunal
In this case, an employee claimed they were unfairly dismissed from their job. The Employment Tribunal heard evidence and arguments but ultimately ruled that the employer did not violate the statutory criteria for automatic unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Employment Tribunal Strips Discrimination Claims for Lack of Merit
In this case, the Employment Tribunal decided to strike out claims of indirect and direct race discrimination because they had no chance of succeeding in court. A breach of contract complaint was also dismissed after being withdrawn by the claimant.
Employment Tribunal Orders Employer to Pay Unpaid Wages and Holiday Pay
The claimant won their case against the employer for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice period. The Employment Judge ruled in favour of the claimant based on the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the terms of the employment contract.
Employment Tribunal Rules Employer to Pay Unpaid Wages and Notice Period
In this case, an Employment Tribunal found in favour of a worker who claimed unpaid wages and breach of contract due to non-payment during their one-week notice period. However, the claim for redundancy pay was dismissed because the worker had been employed for less than two years.
Unfair Dismissal and Victimisation Claims Struck Out by Employment Tribunal
In this case, an employee tried to bring claims against their employer for unfair dismissal and victimisation but the Employment Tribunal dismissed both claims. The tribunal ruled that the claimant did not have enough service with the company to bring a claim of unfair dismissal as required by law.
Claimant Wins Redundancy Payment, No Notice Pay Due to Mitigation
In this employment tribunal case, the claimant received a redundancy payment as they were eligible under the law. However, they did not receive any compensation for their notice period because they found new work during that time.
Employment Tribunal Rules Employer to Pay Unpaid Wages and More
The Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, ordering the employer to compensate for unpaid wages, holiday pay, redundancy payment, and notice period as required by law. The decision highlights the importance of employers adhering to legal obligations regarding employee entitlements.
Employment Tribunal Strikes Out Case for Procedural Failures
In this employment dispute, the Employment Tribunal decided to strike out the respondent's case because they did not follow an earlier court order and failed to actively pursue their case. This decision emphasises the importance of adhering to procedural requirements in legal proceedings.
Employment Tribunal Rejects Disability Discrimination and Victimisation Complaints
An Employment Tribunal rejected a worker’s claims of discrimination due to disability and victimisation against their a person employer. The tribunal found that these complaints were not supported by sufficient evidence or legal grounds, leading to their dismissal.