Case 1600113/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr M C Jones v Kronospan Ltd. HELD AT: Mold — 2026
- Case reference
- 1600113/2024
- Decision date
- 11 February 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge T. Vincent Ryan
Parties
2 namedMr M C Jones
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Claimant brought claims of wrongful dismissal (dismissal in breach of contract) and unfair dismissal arising from his dismissal on 15 December 2025. The hearing took place at Mold on 10 and 11 February 2026 before Employment Judge T V Ryan sitting alone, with both parties represented by counsel.
On liability, the Tribunal upheld both claims. On remedy, the Tribunal directed that any compensatory award be reduced by 50% to reflect the Polkey principle, and that any basic award and compensatory award be further reduced by 50% under sections 122(2) and 123(6) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 respectively.
The parties reached terms of settlement, taking into account those reductions, without a remedy hearing or further Tribunal decision. The Respondent was ordered to pay the Claimant £26,017.54 within 7 days, comprising an unfair dismissal basic award of £8,037.50, an unfair dismissal compensatory award of £7,709.09, and damages for wrongful dismissal of £10,271.04. The Recoupment Provisions did not apply.
Claims and outcomes
2 claims adjudicated| Claim type | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrongful dismissal | Upheld | — | £10,271 |
| Unfair dismissal | Upheld | — | £15,747 |
Legal tests applied
3 referencesRemedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £26,018
- Basic award
- £8,038
- Compensatory award
- £7,709
Source document
Primary recordThe full judgment is available on gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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