Employment Tribunal case law

Unfair Dismissal Case: Employer Found Liable at Employment Tribunal

In this case, an employee brought a claim against their employer for unfair dismissal at the Employment Tribunal. The judge ruled in favour of the employee, finding that they were unfairly dismissed and awarded them compensation.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal Claims

In this case, an Employment Tribunal dismissed claims brought by two individuals against their employer regarding unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal. The tribunal found that there was no transfer under TUPE regulations as the claimants' activities did not constitute a service provision change.

Employment Tribunal Dismisses Race Discrimination and Whistleblowing Claims

In this case, an employee claimed they were subjected to racial abuse at work and made protected disclosures about health and safety issues. However, their claims of race discrimination, whistleblowing protection, and unfair dismissal were dismissed. The tribunal did find in favour of the employee for unpaid holiday pay.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Claimant's Preparation Time Order Application

In this a person, an Employment Judge refused both the claimant's request for a preparation time order and the respondent’s application to strike out certain claims. The Tribunal concluded that the respondents acted reasonably in questioning whether the claimant met the definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010.

Disabled Worker Wins Compensation Against Employer for Discrimination and Unfair Dismissal

In a case before the Manchester Employment Tribunal, the employer unfairly dismissed and discriminated against a disabled worker. The judge ruled that the employer must pay substantial compensation to the employee due to non-compliance with the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.

Employment Claim Dismissed Due to Non-Attendance

A person who fails to attend scheduled hearings can have their employment tribunal claims dismissed, as happened here where the claimant did not show up twice and failed to respond to directions from the court.

Holiday Pay Claim Successful in Employment Tribunal Case

In this Employment Tribunal case, the claimant successfully argued that their employer failed to provide payment for accrued but untaken leave upon termination of employment. The judge awarded £1384.62 in holiday pay and an additional £151.71 for financial loss due to the unauthorised deduction. However, claims related to notice pay were dismissed.

Employment Tribunal Allows Unfair Dismissal Claim Against an Online Retailer

An Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of an employee who claimed unfair dismissal, ordering the employer to pay compensation. However, the tribunal dismissed the employee's separate claim regarding unauthorised wage deductions during their sick leave period.

Worker Wins Unfair Dismissal and Holiday Pay Case at Employment Tribunal

A worker won a case at an Employment Tribunal against their employer for unfair dismissal and underpaid holiday pay. The tribunal ruled that employers must accurately calculate holiday pay based on the employee's average earnings from the past year.

Worker's Disability Discrimination Claim Dismissed by Employment Tribunal

Employment Tribunal Rejects Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal Claims

Employment Tribunal Rejects Whistleblower's Interim Relief Application

An Employment Tribunal refused an employee's request for temporary protection after being dismissed. The tribunal found there wasn't enough proof that the dismissal was because the worker blew the whistle on company issues, or that their case would likely succeed in full proceedings.

Employment Tribunal Strikes Out Discrimination Claims Due to Lack of Prospects

An Employment Tribunal struck out a claimant's case alleging age and disability discrimination against their employer. The tribunal ruled that the claims had no real chance of success as they were based on an earlier misunderstanding about retirement age, and the employer was not required to make adjustments beyond the terms of the a person contract.

Manchester ET Rules: Employer Must Pay Unpaid Wages and Redundancy

In a case heard at Manchester Employment Tribunal, the judge ruled in favour of the worker who was not paid full wages and did not receive proper redundancy payment upon leaving their job. The employer was ordered to pay £4,274.67 but holiday pay claims were dismissed.

Unactionable Claims Struck Out by Employment Tribunal

An employment tribunal in Watford dismissed a worker's claims for discrimination and whistleblowing because the claims did not involve contracts where work was performed, making them outside the tribunal’s jurisdiction.

Employment Tribunal Dismisses Pregnancy and Marriage Discrimination Claims

An Employment Tribunal dismissed a worker's claims of pregnancy and maternity discrimination, as well as marriage or civil partnership discrimination because she did not have the necessary protected characteristics at the relevant time. This decision highlights the importance of having the correct legal basis for such claims.

Employment Tribunal Allows Unfair Dismissal Claim But Rejects Wrongful Dismissal

In this case, an Employment Tribunal ruled that the employer unfairly dismissed the worker, but also found that the worker contributed significantly to their own dismissal through misconduct. As a result, the compensation awarded was reduced by half.

Employment Tribunal Strikes Out Complex Disability Discrimination Claims

The Employment Tribunal dismissed a complex disability discrimination case brought by an employee against their employer. The decision was made because the number of claims and the nature of the case made it impossible for the tribunal to conduct a fair hearing.

Unlawful Wage Deduction: Employer Ordered to Repay Worker

An Employment Tribunal found that an employer made an unlawful deduction from a worker's wages, which is against the law unless there is a legal reason or agreement allowing it. The tribunal ordered the employer to repay the deducted amount.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Unfair Dismissal and Disability Claims

An Employment Tribunal ruled against the worker who claimed they were unfairly dismissed due to their disability. The tribunal decided that the employer's actions were justified as there were no reasonable accommodations that could be made for the worker's condition.