Case 3302676/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Thilak Kunalan v Aldi — 2026
- Case reference
- 3302676/2025
- Decision date
- 3 June 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Bloch KC
- Venue
- Watford
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Thilak Kunalan
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Watford Employment Tribunal heard the case on 28 and 29 May 2026. Employment Judge Bloch KC found Thilak Kunalan’s complaint of unfair dismissal contrary to section 94 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 not well-founded and dismissed it.
Mr Kunalan’s complaint of discrimination on grounds of maternity or pregnancy was dismissed upon withdrawal. No monetary remedy was recorded. Full reasons were given orally at the hearing, and the written judgment does not set out the underlying facts or further reasoning.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The complaint under section 94 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 was found not well-founded. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Pregnancy and maternity discrimination | Dismissed upon withdrawal. | Withdrawn | Pregnancy and maternity | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 94 of the Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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