Case 2500239/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Andrew Vincent v Multi Surface Fabrications Limited — 2026
- Case reference
- 2500239/2025
- Decision date
- 6 March 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Sweeney Appearances
- Venue
- Newcastle
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Andrew Vincent
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal found that the claimant's complaint of victimisation within the meaning of section 27 of the Equality Act 2010 was well-founded and succeeded. The respondent was ordered to pay injury to feelings of £10,000, uplifted by 25% to £12,500 to reflect an unreasonable failure to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice on discipline and grievance procedures, together with interest of £1,118.81 calculated from the date of contravention (22 January 2025) to the date of calculation (6 March 2026).
The tribunal also found that the claim of automatically unfair dismissal under section 103A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 was well-founded and succeeded. No basic award was made as none was claimed or payable, and no compensatory award was made as no financial losses had been claimed.
The total sum ordered to be paid to the claimant was £13,617.81. Written reasons were not provided as reasons had been given orally at the hearing.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victimisation | Victimisation under s.27 Equality Act 2010 well-founded. Injury to feelings of £10,000 uplifted by 25% (ACAS Code non-compliance) to £12,500, plus interest of £1,118.81. | Upheld | — | £13,618 |
| Whistleblowing | Automatically unfair dismissal under s.103A Employment Rights Act 1996 well-founded. No basic award (none claimed or payable); no compensatory award (no financial losses claimed). | Upheld | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £13,618
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
3 references- section 27 Equality Act 2010
- section 103A Employment Rights Act 1996
- ACAS Code of Practice on discipline and grievance procedures
Official outcome judgment PDF
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