Employment Tribunal case law

Claim Dismissed: No Attendance, Insufficient Service Period

An Employment Tribunal dismissed a worker's case because they did not attend the hearing, and their period of service was too short (less than two years) to qualify for unfair dismissal under UK law.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Reconsideration Request

An employment tribunal has rejected an application for reconsideration of an earlier decision. The tribunal found that there was no reason to believe the previous ruling could be changed or overturned.

Equal Pay Claims Struck Out Due to Cause of Action Estoppel

An Employment Tribunal has ruled that three workers' equal pay claims have been struck out because they are precluded by cause of action estoppel. The claimants had previously withdrawn their claims against the incorrect employer and tried to bring new claims, but the court found this was an abuse of process.

Employment Tribunal Allows Claimant’s Case Against Employer to Proceed

In this case, an Employment Tribunal decided not to dismiss the worker’s claims against their employer regarding unfair dismissal and racial discrimination. The tribunal allowed the case to proceed to a final hearing where all evidence will be considered.

Employment Tribunal Dismisses Race Discrimination Claims Against Vodafone

An Employment Tribunal dismissed the claims brought by a person against Vodafone Limited for direct race discrimination, victimisation, automatic unfair dismissal, and detriment related to paternity leave. The tribunal concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove these allegations.

Disabled Worker Wins Discrimination Case Against Employer

In a recent case heard by the Manchester Employment Tribunal, an employee successfully sued their employer for disability discrimination and harassment. The tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant on several counts, awarding them compensation for financial losses and emotional distress.

Employment Tribunal Upholds Claims of Racial Harassment

An Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of a worker who claimed they experienced racial harassment at work. The employer failed to respond to the allegations, resulting in a default judgment and compensation for the worker.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Disability Discrimination and Unfair Dismissal Claims

In a case heard by the Employment Tribunal in Liverpool, the claimant's complaints of a person and unfair dismissal were rejected. The tribunal found that the employer had taken appropriate steps to accommodate the claimanta person disabilities but dismissed them fairly for misconduct.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Claim Due to Lack of Medical Evidence

The claimant, who was disabled due to Sickle Cell Anaemia and PTSD, tried to postpone an employment tribunal hearing due to a medical emergency. However, she failed to provide sufficient evidence of her incapacity, leading the Employment Tribunal to dismiss all her claims without considering their merits.

Employment Tribunal Strikes Out Unfair Dismissal Claim for Being Out of Time

The Employment Judge dismissed an unfair dismissal case because the claim was presented too late after the employee's termination. Despite efforts to seek legal advice from multiple sources, the judge ruled that it was reasonably practicable for the claimant to present their claim within the required timeframe and there were no just reasons to extend this period.

Unauthorised Wage Deductions: Claimant Wins Compensation at Employment Tribunal

An employee won a case at the Employment Tribunal against their employer over unpaid wages, breaches in contract concerning notice periods, and lack of proper documentation about terms of employment. The tribunal ordered the employer to pay compensation.

Employer Must Pay Back Unlawfully Deducted Wages

An Employment Tribunal has decided that an employer must repay any wages that were unlawfully taken from an employee's paychecks. In this case, the employer had deducted too much national insurance and income tax, which they are now required to return in full.

Employer Must Compensate for Unauthorised Wages, Not Pension Failures

An employment tribunal ruled that an employer must compensate for unauthorised wage deductions but lacks jurisdiction over pension contribution failures. The claimant successfully recovered £26,665.29 without any deductions.

Employer Partially Liable for Unlawful Wage Deductions in Employment Case

An employment tribunal decided in part that an employer could not make unauthorised deductions from an employee's wages. The decision highlights the importance of adhering to legal requirements when making wage deductions.

Employment Judge Extends Time Limit Due to Mental Health Issues

The Employment Tribunal allowed an extension of time for a worker’s unfair dismissal claims due to severe mental health issues that prevented them from submitting the necessary paperwork in time. Judge Bartlett found it impracticable for the claimant to meet the deadline given their condition.

Employment Tribunal Dismisses Claimant’s Employment Claims

Employment Tribunal Upholds Employees' Right to Proceed with Claims

In this case, the Employment Tribunal ruled that the employer could not dismiss the employees' claims using a specific procedural rule. The decision ensures that the claimants can continue with their legal proceedings.

Unfair Dismissal Claim Struck Out by Employment Tribunal

In this case, an Employment Tribunal dismissed a worker's claims for unfair dismissal and redundancy payment. The tribunal ruled that these parts of the claim had no reasonable chance of success and were therefore struck out under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Redundancy Payment Claim for Missing Step

An employment tribunal dismissed a redundancy payment claim because the claimant did not follow the necessary step of notifying Acas for early conciliation before filing the claim. This procedural error led to the dismissal of the case, highlighting the importance of adhering to legal requirements when pursuing such claims.

Employment Tribunal Decision: Disability Discrimination Claims Allowed, Costs Application Dismissed

An Employment Tribunal ruled that a worker's disability discrimination claims were valid based on their condition of anxiety and depression as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Despite this, the tribunal denied the claimant’s application for legal costs.