Successful Unfair Dismissal Claim at Employment Tribunal
📌 In brief
In this case, the Employment Judge determined that the worker was unfairly dismissed by their employer and awarded them compensation for lost earnings and statutory rights. Additionally, the judge found in favour of the worker’s claim for unpaid holiday pay.
⚖️ Legal holding
An employer must provide a fair reason for dismissing an employee under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
📖 What the law says
Under this section, an employer must provide a reason for dismissing an employee. The reason must fall within certain categories, such as the employee's capability or qualifications, their conduct, redundancy, or a breach of duty or restriction imposed by law. Additionally, the employer must act reasonably based on the size and resources of their organization.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The claimant was found to be an employee and unfairly dismissed, leading to compensation awards.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Employment Judge found that the claimant was an employee and unfairly dismissed, entitling them to a basic award, compensatory award, and compensation for loss of statutory rights. The judge also ruled in favour of the claimant's unpaid holiday pay claim.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
Case Number: 1401228/2025 & 1401229/2025
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EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Claimants:
[redacted]
(2) [APPELLANT]
Respondent: [redacted] by CVP On: 18, 19 and 20 May 2026
Before: Employment Judge Beever, sitting alone
Appearances For the claimants: [redacted] For the respondent: [redacted]
JUDGMENT
1. It is declared that the Claimants were employees of the Respondent within the meaning of section 230 of the Employment Rights Act 1996
2. The Claimants’ claim of unfair dismissal, contrary to section 94 and 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, is well founded and succeeds.
3. The Claimants are entitled to the following award consequent upon the unfair dismissal in .2 above:
Claimant: [redacted]
3.1. A Basic Award: 6 years x £700, amounting to £4,200 3.2. A Compensatory Award, amounting to 13 weeks’ loss of earnings, in the agreed sum of £11,297 3.3. Compensation for Loss of Statutory Rights, in the sum of £500
Claimant: [redacted]
3.4. A Basic Award: 14 years x £700, amounting to £9,800 3.5. A Compensatory Award, amounting to 13 weeks’ loss of earnings, in the agreed sum of £10,029 3.6. Compensation for Loss of Statutory Rights, in the sum of £500
Case Number: 1401228/2025 & 1401229/2025
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4. The Claimants’ claim for unpaid holiday pay, contrary to the Working Time Regulations 1998, is well founded and succeeds.
5. The Claimants are entitled to the following award consequent upon the claim in .4 above
Claimant: [redacted]
5.1. An award, amounting to 8 weeks’ pay, in the agreed sum of £6,952
Claimant: [redacted]
5.2. An award, amounting to 8 weeks’ pay, in the agreed sum of £6,168
_______________________________
EMPLOYMENT JUDGE BEEVER
DATE: 20 MAY 2026
JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON
3 JUNE 2026
[NAME]
FOR THE TRIBUNAL
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Oral summary reasons were given on 20 May 2026, and the parties are reminded of Rule 60(4) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 regarding written reasons not being produced unless requested in accordance with Rule 60(4).
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A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.
⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- An employer must provide a fair reason for dismissing an employee under the Employment Rights Act 1996.| An employer is required to cover reasonable legal costs when a claimant successfully pursues an employment tribunal case.| An employer must not dismiss an employee for reasons that are not fair or justifiable under the Employment Rights Act 1996.| An employer must provide contractual sick pay as per the terms agreed upon at the commencement of employment unless there is clear evidence that such terms were| A claim can proceed if it is not reasonably practical to present the complaint within the initial time limit but is presented within a further reasonable period
❌ Tends to be rejected
- An employer is not required to provide a fair reason for dismissing an employee if the dismissal does not meet the criteria of unfair dismissal under the Employ
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Employment Tribunal decided that the claimants were unfairly dismissed and awarded them a total compensation of £15,229.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about whether the claimants were unfairly dismissed and whether they were owed compensation for lost earnings and unpaid holiday pay.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided that the claimants were employees and were unfairly dismissed, thus entitling them to compensation based on their length of service and loss of earnings.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Working Time Regulations 1998 were applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was proving that the claimants were employees and that their dismissal was unfair.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the claimants, who were awarded compensation for unfair dismissal and unpaid holiday pay.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation may also be entitled to compensation if they can prove they were unfairly dismissed and owed unpaid holiday pay.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as employment contracts and witness statements mattered in proving the nature of the employment relationship and the unfair dismissal.