Case 3205986/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr A Ali v Lea Interchange Bus Company Limited — 2024
- Case reference
- 3205986/2022
- Decision date
- 1 March 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge C Lewis Members
- Panel members
- Mr J Webb, Mr M Wood
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr A Ali
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal, sitting as a panel of Employment Judge C Lewis with Mr J Webb and Mr M Wood, heard claims brought by Mr A Ali against Lea Interchange Bus Company Ltd. over five hearing days between January and March 2024. The unanimous decision addressed three distinct complaints arising from events in July and August 2022.
The claim of unlawful deduction from wages under s.13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, concerning pay for 19 July 2022, failed and was dismissed. The complaint that the claimant had been subjected to a detriment for performing or proposing to perform functions as a health and safety representative under s.44(1)(b) ERA 1996 was well-founded in respect of his being marked absent on 19 July 2022. The complaint that he was unreasonably refused time off for carrying out trade union activities under ss.168, 169 and 170 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 was also well-founded in respect of 3 August 2022.
By way of remedy, the tribunal made declarations and awarded compensation of half a day's pay (£83) together with £5,000 for injury to feelings in respect of the s.44(1)(b) ERA detriment, and two days' pay (2 x £166 = £332) in respect of the TULR(C)A 1992 infringement.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Claim under s.13 ERA 1996 in respect of pay for 19 July 2022 failed and was dismissed. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Other | Detriment for performing or proposing to perform functions as a health and safety representative under s.44(1)(b) ERA 1996, well-founded in respect of being marked absent on 19 July 2022. Award: half day's pay (£83) plus injury to feelings (£5,000). | Upheld | — | £5,083 |
| Trade union | Complaint of unreasonable refusal of time off for trade union activities under ss.168, 169 and 170 TULR(C)A 1992, well-founded in respect of 3 August 2022. Award: 2 days' pay (2 x £166 = £332). | Upheld | — | £332 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £5,415
- across all upheld claims
- Compensatory award
- £415
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
3 references- s.13 Employment Rights Act 1996
- s.44(1)(b) Employment Rights Act 1996
- ss.168, 169 and 170 Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
Official outcome judgment PDF
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