Employment Tribunal case law
Judgments from the Employment Tribunal with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Disability Discrimination Claim Against an Online Retailer Dismissed by Employment Tribunal
An employee brought a case to an Employment Tribunal alleging disability discrimination and unfair dismissal by their employer. However, the tribunal ruled against the employee, stating there was not enough evidence that the employee’s medical condition qualified as a disability under UK law.
Unfair Dismissal Claim Rejected by Employment Tribunal
An Employment Tribunal in Reading dismissed a case where an employee claimed they were unfairly dismissed from their job at a person Farnborough. The tribunal found that the employer's reasons for dismissal were within reasonable bounds, upholding the decision to dismiss.
Employment Tribunal Dismisses Claims for Being Out of Time
In this employment law case, the Employment Tribunal dismissed the worker's claims because they were not presented within the required time limits and did not have a chance of success. The decision was based on the claimant’s failure to meet legal deadlines for filing complaints under both the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Equality Act 2010.
Disability Discrimination Claim Rejected; Holiday Pay Awarded with Costs Order
In this case, the Employment Tribunal ruled against a worker’s disability discrimination claim but in favour of their outstanding holiday pay claim. The tribunal also ordered the worker to pay some costs to the employer for pursuing an unmeritorious claim.
Employment Tribunal Rejects Disability Discrimination Case
In this case, an employee brought disability and sex discrimination claims against their employer and another worker. However, the Employment Tribunal dismissed these claims because they were not based on any discriminatory actions related to the employee's disabilities or gender.
Employment Tribunal Strikes Out Claimant’s Disability Discrimination Case
An employment tribunal dismissed a worker’s case for disability discrimination because they failed to provide enough detail about their claims as required by court rules. This highlights how important it is to follow procedural requirements when bringing a legal claim.
Employment Tribunal Decision: Unfair Dismissal and Wage Issues
In this case, an Employment Tribunal heard claims from two workers against their employer regarding unfair dismissal, underpayment of wages, and other issues. The judge ruled in favour of the workers on some points but not others.
Employment Tribunal: Employer Liable for Unauthorised Wage Deductions
In this case, an employment tribunal ruled that the employer must pay back unauthorised wage deductions to the worker. The judge awarded a total of £4,209.56 for unpaid wages and days missed in February and March 2025.
Late Disability Discrimination Claim Rejected by Employment Tribunal
An Employment Tribunal dismissed a disability discrimination claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments due to the late filing of the claim and lack of justification for extending the time limit. The decision highlights the importance of adhering to strict time limits in employment law cases.
Employment Tribunal Dismisses Discrimination Claims Against NHS Trust
In this case, an employee brought claims of age and race discrimination against their NHS employer. However, the Employment Tribunal found that there was no evidence of less favourable treatment based on these factors and dismissed the claims.
Disability Discrimination Claim Struck Out by Employment Tribunal
An Employment Tribunal struck out a worker's disability discrimination claim against their employer. The judge ruled that the worker did not provide enough evidence showing how her ADHD caused a disadvantage in her employment situation, leading to dismissal for inappropriate conduct.
Employment Tribunal Rules in Favour of Claimant: Damages Awarded for Unpaid Wages
In this case, an Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of a worker who claimed unpaid wages, breach of contract, and holiday pay from their employer. The tribunal awarded the worker £9,610.75 as damages for these issues.
Unfair Dismissal Claim Successful: Employer Found Unreasonable
An employment tribunal ruled in favour of an employee who claimed they were unfairly dismissed due to misconduct. The court determined that the employer did not act reasonably when dismissing the worker, resulting in a compensatory award for unfair dismissal and back pay for unlawful deductions from wages.
Unfair Dismissal: Reduced Compensation Awarded Due to Higher Earnings
An Employment Tribunal ruled that a worker was unfairly dismissed by their employer but only received a small compensation award because they earned more after leaving their job than before.
Employment Tribunal Dismisses Disability Claims Against Employer
In a case heard by the Employment Tribunal, an employee's claims of disability discrimination and harassment were dismissed. The tribunal ruled in favour of the employer, finding that the actions taken did not constitute discrimination or harassment based on the claimant's disability.
Employment Tribunal Rejects Late Pay Complaints
Employment Tribunal Rules in favour of Disabled Employee’s Claims
An Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of a disabled worker who claimed their employer failed to make necessary accommodations and engaged in indirect discrimination. The tribunal found that the employer must provide reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and cannot indirectly discriminate against them.
Employment Tribunal Grants Claimant’s Application to Add Second and Third Respondents
In an employment dispute, the Employment Tribunal allowed the claimant to add two additional respondents despite them being dismissed earlier due to alleged inaccuracies. This decision ensures a fair and just process for all parties involved.
Unfair Dismissal and Harassment Claims Succeed at Employment Tribunal
In this Employment Tribunal case, the worker successfully challenged their unfair dismissal and harassment claims against their employer. Other discrimination allegations were dismissed. This ruling highlights the importance of proper process in employment disputes.
Employment Tribunal Decision on Time Limits for Discrimination Claims
An Employment Judge decided whether a worker's claims of discrimination and victimisation were made within legal time limits. Some claims were dismissed for being too late, while others could proceed with justification.
