Case 1400090/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Mr A Algar v The News Cafe Restaurant Plymouth Ltd — 2026
- Case reference
- 1400090/2025
- Decision date
- 17 March 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Volkmer Representation
- Venue
- Exeter
Parties
2 namedMr A Algar
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe respondent did not attend the hearing, which proceeded by video before Employment Judge Volkmer. The claimant was supported by his partner Ms Cartwright. Reasons were given orally at the hearing; written reasons will not be provided unless requested.
The Tribunal upheld the claimant's claims of discrimination arising from disability and disability-related harassment and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant a total of £60,868.36 within 14 days. The compensatory award is £44,063.43, comprising £35,372.51 of lost earnings, a 10% ACAS Code uplift of £3,537.25, interest at 8% over 275 days from the midpoint date of £2,340.98, and £2,812.69 of grossing-up at a marginal rate of 20%.
The injury to feelings award is £16,804.93, made up of £15,000 plus £1,804.93 of interest at 8% over 549 days. No basic award is identified separately.
Claims and outcomes
2 claims adjudicated| Claim type | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | Upheld | Disability | £60,868 |
| Harassment | Upheld | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 referenceRemedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £60,868
- Compensatory award
- £44,063
Source document
Primary recordThe full judgment is available on gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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