Case 2301361/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Miss A Verkajika v Lillywhite Dental Practice (Dr R Patel and Dr K Patel in partnership) — 2021
- Case reference
- 2301361/2020
- Decision date
- 1 December 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Ferguson Members
- Venue
- London South
- Panel members
- Ms A Boyce, Ms Y Batchelor
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss A Verkajika
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMiss Verkajika brought complaints of automatic unfair dismissal under s.99 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, pregnancy discrimination under s.18 of the Equality Act 2010, and wrongful dismissal. The Tribunal unanimously dismissed the automatic unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination complaints. The wrongful dismissal complaint succeeded.
For wrongful dismissal, the Tribunal awarded one week's notice pay of £240 net. That award was increased by 25% because of the Respondent's failure to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, producing an uplifted award of £300.
The Tribunal also increased the award by £480 under s.38 of the Employment Act 2002 for failure to give a written statement of initial employment particulars. The total sum payable to the Claimant was £780.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Complaint under s.99 Employment Rights Act 1996. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Pregnancy and maternity discrimination | Complaint under s.18 Equality Act 2010. | Dismissed | Pregnancy and maternity | — |
| Wrongful dismissal | The Tribunal awarded one week's notice pay of £240 net, increased it by 25% to £300 for failure to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, and added £480 under s.38 Employment Act 2002 for failure to give a written statement of initial employment particulars. | Upheld | — | £780 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £780
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
4 references- s.99 Employment Rights Act 1996
- s.18 Equality Act 2010
- ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures
- s.38 Employment Act 2002
Official outcome judgment PDF
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