Employment Tribunal case law

Unfair Dismissal and Race Discrimination Claims Rejected by Employment Tribunal

Unfair Dismissal: Claimant Awarded Reduced Compensation for Contributory Conduct

An employment tribunal ruled that a worker was unfairly dismissed and awarded compensation, but also found that the worker contributed to their own dismissal. The employer failed to follow proper disciplinary procedures as outlined by ACAS, leading to an increase in the compensatory award.

Unfair Dismissal Claim Rejected Due to Time Limit Issues

A worker's case against their employer for unfair dismissal, unlawful deductions from wages, and holiday pay was dismissed by an Employment Tribunal because the claims were not made in time. The Tribunal ruled that it was possible to make these claims within the required timeframe but the worker did not do so.

Holiday Pay Allowed, Unfair Dismissal Claim Rejected by Employment Tribunal

An Employment Tribunal ruled that while the worker did not prove unfair dismissal, they were entitled to receive payment for unused holiday days at the end of their job. The employer must pay this amount as required by UK employment law.

Employment Tribunal Awards Protective Award for Collective Consultation Breach

The Employment Tribunal awarded a protective award to the claimant after finding that the employer did not follow the correct procedures when making redundancies involving more than 20 employees. This decision highlights the importance of adhering to collective redundancy laws to avoid financial penalties.

Leeds Employment Tribunal Rejects Discrimination Case Against an Online Retailer

In a case brought by an employee against a major retailer for race and sex discrimination, the Employment Tribunal in Leeds ruled against the claimant. The judge concluded that the incidents did not involve any discriminatory motives based on race or gender.

Disability Discrimination Claim Dismissed for Being Out of Time

An employment tribunal dismissed a worker’s case for disability discrimination and harassment because it was filed too late. The court ruled that complaints must be made within strict time limits set by law, even if they relate to ongoing issues.

Employer Fails Redundancy Consultation, Faces Protective Award

The Employment Tribunal ruled that the employer must pay a protective award to workers who were dismissed as redundant without proper consultation. This decision highlights the importance of adhering to legal requirements during redundancy processes.

Unfair Dismissal Claim Succeeds at Employment Tribunal

In this case, an Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of a worker's unfair dismissal claim and their failure to provide written particulars of employment claim. However, disability discrimination and unlawful deduction from wages claims were dismissed. The decision highlights the importance of providing clear reasons for dismissals and adhering to employment law requirements.

Claim Dropped: Employment Tribunal Rules on Non-Appearing Party

An employment tribunal dismissed a worker’s case because they did not show up for the scheduled hearing on April 22, 2025. This highlights how crucial it is for individuals involved in legal proceedings to attend their court dates.

Employment Tribunal Dismisses Discrimination Claims Against SRA

In this case, an individual brought a series of claims against the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and others for alleged breaches of discrimination laws. The Employment Tribunal dismissed these complaints as having no reasonable chance of proving that the SRA's actions were discriminatory under the Equality Act 2010.

Employment Tribunal Strikes Out Unfair Dismissal Claims Due to Lack of Service

In this case, the Employment Tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claims brought by the claimants because they did not have at least two years of continuous employment with their employer as required by law.

Employment Tribunal Decision: Constructive Dismissal and Direct Sex Discrimination Allowed

In this case, the Employment Tribunal found in favour of the worker who claimed they were unfairly dismissed and discriminated against due to their sex when denied a promotion opportunity. However, other complaints about harassment and further instances of discrimination were not upheld.

Sheffield Employment Tribunal Rejects Religious Discrimination Case Against an Educational Institution

Claimant's Discrimination Claims Struck Out by Employment Tribunal

An Employment Tribunal dismissed the worker's claims of discrimination against their employer due to non-payment of a required deposit, emphasising the importance of adhering to procedural rules in employment disputes.

Unlawful Deductions Allowed, Discrimination Claims Struck Out in Employment Case

In an Employment Tribunal case, a worker's claim for unpaid wages was successful. However, her complaints about disability discrimination and harassment were dismissed as they had no reasonable chance of winning.

Employment Tribunal Decides Contractor’s Agency Status in Supervision Case

In this case, the Employment Tribunal ruled that while a person was a self-employed contractor for a person, he acted as an agent of a person when supervising the claimant's training. The court found that a person had knowingly delegated its supervisory duties to a person.

Employment Tribunal Dismisses Unfair Dismissal Claim

Unfair Redundancy Claim Dismissed by Employment Tribunal

Employer Unlawfully Deducted Employee’s Salary: What You Need to Know

An Employment Tribunal ruled that an employer unlawfully deducted wages from an employee’s salary due to damage to a company vehicle. The tribunal found that there was insufficient evidence to prove the employee caused the damage, thus ruling in favour of the employee.