Case 3311040/2022 · Employment Tribunal
In person v Respondent — 2024
- Case reference
- 3311040/2022
- Decision date
- 3 June 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Venue
- Cambridge
- Panel members
- Ms W Smith, Ms H Gunnell
Parties
1 namedClaimant
In person
Respondent
- —
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, who identifies as British Pakistani, brought claims of unfair dismissal and direct race discrimination against Tesco Stores Limited. The tribunal held that his unfair dismissal claim succeeded, while also recording that he contributed to his dismissal by giving a vibrator to a colleague as a Secret Santa gift and by sending WhatsApp messages seeking to persuade a colleague to come into work when she was ill.
The tribunal upheld two race discrimination complaints. It found that the respondent discriminated against the claimant by failing to investigate his concerns about Liam Wigg's alleged racism and conduct/honesty, and by dismissing him. It found that the respondent had not proved those matters were in no sense whatsoever because of the claimant's race.
The claimant's other race discrimination complaints were dismissed. All remedy issues, including any deduction for contributory fault, were left to a separate remedies hearing.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recordedThis case has mixed outcomes under at least one legal claim type. A tribunal can uphold some allegations and dismiss others under the same legal head, so rows below may represent separate issues or allegation groups from the judgment.
| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Liability judgment only. The tribunal found the unfair dismissal claim succeeded and that remedy, including any contributory fault deduction, would be determined at a separate remedies hearing. | Upheld | — | — |
| Race discrimination | The tribunal upheld complaints of direct race discrimination concerning failure to investigate the claimant's concerns about Liam Wigg's alleged racism and conduct/honesty, and dismissal. | Upheld | Race | — |
| Race discrimination | The tribunal dismissed the claimant's other complaints of race discrimination. | Dismissed | Race | — |
Legal tests applied
4 references- section 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996
- section 13 of the Equality Act 2010
- section 39(2)(c) of the Equality Act 2010
- section 39(2)(d) of the Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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