Mr A Albu v London Underground Limited — 2025

The Tribunal found that Mr Albu brought an ordinary unfair dismissal complaint arising from the termination of his employment by London Underground. The respondent relied on capability or qualifications as the reason for dismissal, and the Tribunal considered the adequacy of the dismissal and appeal process in relation to the claimant's qualifications for the Plant Fitter role.

The Tribunal found that by the time of the appeal Mr Albu had presented equivalent qualifications which on their face were sufficient to meet London Underground's interpretation of the job requirements. It also found that the appeal decision relied on advice about his qualifications without giving him an opportunity to comment on or challenge that advice. Dismissal fell outside the range of reasonable responses, the claimant did not cause or contribute to his dismissal, and no relevant ACAS Code applied. Remedy, including any Polkey or no-difference issue, was left for a further hearing.