Case 1303419/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Miss L Elliott-Johnson v Ian Henery Solicitors Ltd Held: By CVP — 2024
- Case reference
- 1303419/2021
- Decision date
- 5 January 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Craft Members
- Panel members
- Mrs R Barrett, Mr I Ley
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss L Elliott-Johnson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal unanimously held that Miss L Elliott-Johnson was unfairly dismissed by Ian Henery Solicitors Ltd for asserting a statutory right, contrary to s.104(1)(b) Employment Rights Act 1996. It awarded a compensatory award of £1,962 for the unfair dismissal and then increased that sum by 25% (£423) because the respondent failed to follow the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures. The judgment states that the Recoupment Regulations do not apply to the award, and the total compensation award for the unfair dismissal was £2,115.
The tribunal also held that the claimant was wrongfully dismissed and awarded damages of £1,221 for breach of contract. That award was recorded separately from the unfair dismissal compensation.
The claimant's direct age discrimination claim failed and was dismissed. No further findings on the age discrimination allegation are set out in the short written record beyond that outcome.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found the claimant was unfairly dismissed for asserting a statutory right contrary to s.104(1)(b) Employment Rights Act 1996. The compensatory award was £1,962 and was increased by 25% (£423) for the respondent's failure to follow the ACAS Code of Practice. | Upheld | — | £2,115 |
| Wrongful dismissal | The tribunal found the claimant was wrongfully dismissed and awarded damages for breach of contract in the sum of £1,221. | Upheld | — | £1,221 |
| Age discrimination | The claimant's direct age discrimination claim failed and was dismissed. | Dismissed | Age | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £2,115
- across all upheld claims
- Compensatory award
- £1,962
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
2 references- s.104(1)(b) Employment Rights Act 1996
- ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
Official outcome judgment PDF
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