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.
Employment Tribunal Rejects Unfair Dismissal Claim for Late Submission
An employment tribunal rejected a worker's unfair dismissal claim because they did not submit their case within the required timeframe, even though they had health problems and relied on information from ACAS. The judge concluded that despite these issues, it was still possible for the worker to have submitted their claim in time.
Unpaid Holiday Pay and Wrongful Dismissal Claims Rejected by Employment Tribunal
In a recent case heard by the Bristol Employment Tribunal, the claimant's complaints of unpaid holiday pay, wrongful dismissal, unfair dismissal, and race discrimination were dismissed. The decision was made on 24 April 2026 following a hearing from 20-24 April 2026.
Employment Tribunal Allows Age Discrimination Claim, Rejects Unfair Dismissal
The Employment Tribunal allowed a worker's age discrimination complaint because there were reasonable circumstances for the delay, but dismissed their unfair dismissal claim as it was filed too late. The decision highlights the importance of timely filings and equitable considerations in employment disputes.
Employment Tribunal Rejects All Claimant's Complaints Against Employer
In this case, an employment tribunal dismissed all complaints brought by a worker against their employer, including claims related to protected disclosure and disability discrimination. The judge found no grounds for any of these claims.
Interim Relief Application Dismissed by Employment Tribunal
Employment Tribunal Upholds Harassment Claim but Rejects Other Discrimination Claims
In this a person, an Employment Tribunal found in favour of a worker who claimed they were harassed due to their disability. The tribunal also agreed that the employer did not make necessary adjustments to accommodate the worker's disability. However, it dismissed a person claims related to disability discrimination.
Employment Tribunal Decision: Unfair Dismissal Rejected, Wrongful Dismissal Upheld
In this case, an employment tribunal ruled that the employer did not unfairly dismiss the worker but had to compensate them for wrongful dismissal and breaches of contract. The decision highlights the importance of proper authority when requiring employees to make business-related payments.
Employment Claims Struck Out for Inactive Pursuit
Several workers' employment claims were dismissed by an Employment Tribunal because they did not actively pursue their cases as required. This highlights the importance of following procedural rules in legal proceedings.
Employment Tribunal Rejects Disability Discrimination Complaint
An Employment Tribunal in Reading dismissed a disability discrimination complaint made by an employee against their educational institution employer. The judge ruled that the claimant did not meet the legal definition of disabled under the Equality Act 2010 during the relevant time period, April to September 2022.
Whistleblower's Application for Interim Relief Rejected by Employment Judge
An Employment Tribunal in Birmingham denied a whistleblower's request for interim relief. The claimant was dismissed during their probation period after raising concerns about health and safety issues. However, the judge found that there wasn't enough proof to show these disclosures were the main reason for the dismissal.
Tribunal Rejects Discrimination Complaints Due to Lack of Jurisdiction
In this Employment Tribunal case, the claimant's unfair dismissal complaint was withdrawn. The Tribunal also dismissed claims of discrimination as it lacked the necessary jurisdiction to hear them under the Equality Act 2010.
Claim Struck Out: Insufficient Factual Basis Provided
The Employment Tribunal dismissed a worker’s case for racial discrimination, whistleblowing, and unpaid holiday pay because they did not provide enough facts about what happened. The judge said the claimant needed to clearly state who did what and when, but failed to do so properly.
Claim Dismissed: Importance of Attending Hearings Emphasised
In this employment tribunal case, the judge dismissed the worker's claims due to non-attendance at a scheduled hearing. The decision emphasises the importance of adhering to procedural rules and attending all hearings as required by law.
Employment Tribunal Rules for Claimant: Unfair Dismissal and Unlawful Deduction Claims Succeed
An Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of the worker on claims of unfair dismissal and unlawful deduction of wages but dismissed complaints about disability and race discrimination. The decision highlights the importance of timely payment of notice pay under employment contracts.
Employment Tribunal Awards Protective Payments for Non-Compliant Dismissals
The Employment Tribunal ruled that the employer did not follow proper procedures before dismissing workers. As a result, each worker received a payment equivalent to three months' pay as compensation under section 189(3) of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.
Worker Wins Unlawful Deductions and Holiday Pay Case at Employment Tribunal
A worker won a case against their employer at the Employment Tribunal. The tribunal ruled in favour of the worker on issues of unlawful wage deductions, unpaid holiday pay, and failure to provide necessary employment documentation. This decision highlights the importance of employers adhering to statutory requirements regarding wages and holidays.
Employment Tribunal Rejects Worker’s Claims Against Employer
An employment tribunal has rejected a worker’s claims against their employer regarding unfair dismissal, whistleblowing protection, and sexual harassment. The judge found no grounds to support the claimant's arguments.
Employment Tribunal Rules Employer Must Provide Redundancy Payment After Unfair Dismissal
An employment tribunal ruled that an employer must provide a redundancy payment when dismissing an employee unfairly. However, claims for holiday pay and commission were withdrawn by the claimant.
Late Claims for Redundancy and Notice Payments Rejected by Employment Tribunal
An Employment Tribunal rejected a worker's claims for redundancy and notice payments because these claims were made too late, beyond the allowed timeframe set by law.