Employment Law

Employment Tribunal Denies Claimant’s Request for Interim Relief

The claimant requested interim relief from an employer following alleged unfair dismissal for making a protected disclosure. However, the Employment Tribunal denied this request because there were unresolved facts about the disclosure and reasons for termination, making it unlikely the claim would succeed in full proceedings.

Employment Tribunal Orders Protective Award for Dismissed Workers

The Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of the workers who were dismissed without proper notice from their employer. As a result, the employer must pay a protective award to compensate for this failure. This decision was made by Employment Judge Ramsden on 19 May 2026.

Employment Tribunal Rules Unauthorised Wage Deductions Invalid

In a case heard at Newcastle Employment Tribunal, an employee successfully claimed unauthorised wage and holiday pay deductions from their employer. The judge ruled that the employer must not make such deductions, awarding the claimant compensation for both issues.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Discrimination and Unfair Dismissal Claims

An Employment Tribunal in Bury St Edmunds dismissed a worker's claims of discrimination, harassment, and unfair dismissal against their employer. The tribunal ruled that the employer did not discriminate based on association with protected characteristics since similar treatment was applied to everyone.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Case Due to Lack of Attendance

The Employment Tribunal dismissed a worker’s case because they did not attend hearings and failed to submit required information. The judge decided there was no reason to reconsider the original decision.

Employment Tribunal Strikes Out Claimant’s Case Based on Valid Settlement Agreement

In this case, an employee's claims against their employer and other individuals were dismissed because they had signed a settlement agreement that resolved all disputes. The Employment Tribunal ruled there was no reasonable chance of success for the claimant’s complaints.

Unauthorised Wage Deductions and Holiday Pay: Claimant Wins in Employment Tribunal

In this Employment Tribunal case, the claimant won against their employer who had deducted money from their wages without permission and did not pay them for holidays they were entitled to. The judge ruled that these actions by the employer were unlawful.

Employment Tribunal Strikes Out Unfair Dismissal Claim for Insufficient Service

The Employment Tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim because the worker did not have enough time with their employer (less than two years). This is necessary to bring such a case under UK law.

Claimant's Unfair Dismissal Claim Struck Out by Employment Tribunal

An Employment Tribunal has ruled that the worker's claims against their employer for unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and whistleblowing have no chance of succeeding. The case was therefore struck out or dismissed.

Whistleblower's Unlawful Detriment Claim Partially Successful in Employment Tribunal

In this Employment Tribunal case, a worker claimed they faced unfair treatment after making protected disclosures about health and a person issues at their workplace. While a person of these claims were successful regarding negative references given to potential employers, others were not upheld by the tribunal.

Claimant Wins Unfair Dismissal Case But Compensation Reduced

A worker won their unfair dismissal case against an online retailer at Leeds Employment Tribunal. However, the compensation was reduced by 80% due to contributory conduct and the Polkey principle. The tribunal also ruled that no enhancement of compensation applied for breach of ACAS Code.

Respondents' Case Struck Out for Non-Compliance with Tribunal Orders

In this employment law case, the Employment Tribunal decided to strike out the respondents' responses because they failed to comply with court orders and did not actively pursue their case. This highlights the need for parties to follow tribunal procedures carefully.

Employment Judge Ruling: Employer Must Compensate for Unauthorised Wages and Contract Violations

In this case, an employment tribunal found that an employer had made unlawful wage deductions and failed to comply with contract terms concerning notice periods. As a result, the employer was ordered to compensate affected employees.

Claimant’s Request for Reconsideration Denied by Employment Tribunal

An employment tribunal has denied an application by a worker seeking reconsideration of a previous ruling. The judge ruled that there was no reasonable chance for changing the original judgment, upholding the principle that legal decisions should not be reopened unless absolutely necessary.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Equal Pay Claims

Claimant’s Case Dismissed: Not Considered a Worker

In this case, an Employment Tribunal ruled that the claimant was not considered a worker because they provided services through their a company with control over their own schedule. As such, their claims for unpaid wages and compensation were dismissed.

Claimants' Protective Award Claims Dismissed in Employment Tribunal

Workers from Bawtry Carbon Limited sought protective awards but were unsuccessful as an existing award had been granted to Unite the Union on their behalf.

Employer Fails Redundancy Notice Requirements: Protective Award Granted

In this case, an Employment Tribunal found that the employer did not follow proper procedures when making redundancies. As a result, affected workers received compensation under protective awards rules.

Successful Challenge to Wrongful and Unfair Dismissal at Employment Tribunal

In this case, an employee successfully challenged their wrongful and unfair dismissal from a motor group company. The judge ruled in favour of the employee, emphasising that employers must follow fair procedures when dismissing staff.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Unfair Dismissal and Breach of Contract Claims

In this case, an employee brought a claim against their employer for unfair dismissal and breach of contract. However, the Employment Judge dismissed these claims as the employee had not been employed by the employer for two years and there was no breach of contract. The unlawful deduction of wages and holiday pay claims were withdrawn.