Case 2306256/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Michael-James Thorne v Home office Heard: by CVP in London South — 2025
- Case reference
- 2306256/2023
- Decision date
- 19 December 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Codd Appearances
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Michael-James Thorne
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal found the claimant's complaint under Section 80H of the Employment Rights Act 1996 was well founded and succeeded.
The respondent failed to respond to the claimant's flexible working request dated 15 March 2022 within the statutory three-month period and failed to deal with the request reasonably. The respondent was ordered to pay the claimant £1,266.92 by way of compensation for the breach.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible working | The judgment states the Section 80H Employment Rights Act 1996 complaint was well founded and succeeds. Reasons were given orally only. | Upheld | — | £1,267 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £1,267
- across all upheld claims
- Compensatory award
- £1,267
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Section 80H of the Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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