Case 1400381/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Ms C. Kay (CAB) v Respondent — 2026
- Case reference
- 1400381/2025
- Decision date
- 20 February 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Smail Appearances
- Venue
- Exeter
Parties
1 namedMs C. Kay (CAB)
- —
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge Smail heard the case at Exeter by video. The claimant was dismissed summarily upon attempting to return to work from a period of sickness; the respondent (in liquidation) did not defend, with the liquidators having provided implied consent to the proceedings. The tribunal found the claimant's claims of breach of contract for failing to pay notice pay, accrued but unpaid holiday pay and unfair dismissal were well-founded. The disability discrimination claim was stayed and would be dismissed automatically after six months unless restored by the claimant (only if there is a prospect of recovery). With five years' complete service, gross weekly pay of £810 and aged over 41 throughout, the respondent was ordered to pay £4,050 notice pay (gross), £4,050 holiday pay for 25 days (gross), and an unfair dismissal basic award of £5,250 (5 x 1.5 x £700 statutory cap), totalling £13,350.
Claims and outcomes
4 claims adjudicated| Claim type | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | Upheld | — | £4,050 |
| Holiday pay | Upheld | — | £4,050 |
| Unfair dismissal | Upheld | — | £5,250 |
| Disability discrimination | Other | Disability | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £13,350
- Basic award
- £5,250
Source document
Primary recordThe full judgment is available on gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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