Case 6000129/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr M Silcock v Oxalis Logistics UK Limited — 2024
- Case reference
- 6000129/2022
- Decision date
- 1 October 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Lang
- Venue
- Southampton
- Panel members
- Tribunal Member Goddard
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr M Silcock
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the hearing in Southampton on 9, 10 and 11 September 2024 before Employment Judge Lang sitting with Tribunal Member Goddard, the tribunal held that Mr M Silcock was discriminated against because of something arising from his disability under section 15 Equality Act 2010, and that he was unfairly dismissed under section 98 Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal also rejected his claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments under section 21 Equality Act 2010.
On remedy, the tribunal dealt with matters by consent. It awarded a basic award of £14,846 for unfair dismissal, but no compensatory award because it found that, had a fair process been followed, the claimant would likely have been dismissed within three months of the termination date and would have been on sick leave and not contributing to his pension during that period. It awarded £500 for loss of statutory rights.
For the successful section 15 claim, the tribunal awarded £7,000 for injury to feelings, stating that the award fell within the lower Vento band, and £295.72 interest. The total award was £22,641.72.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | The claim under section 15 Equality Act 2010 succeeded. The tribunal awarded £7,000 for injury to feelings, assessed in the lower Vento band, and £295.72 interest. | Upheld | Disability | £7,296 |
| Unfair dismissal | The claim under section 98 Employment Rights Act 1996 succeeded. The tribunal awarded a basic award of £14,846 and £500 for loss of statutory rights. The compensatory award was £0 because the tribunal found the claimant would likely have been dismissed within three months of termination and would have been on sick leave and not contributing to his pension. | Upheld | — | £15,346 |
| Disability discrimination | The claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments under section 21 Equality Act 2010 was dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £22,642
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £14,846
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £0
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
4 references- s.15 Equality Act 2010
- s.21 Equality Act 2010
- s.98 Employment Rights Act 1996
- Vento lower band
Official outcome judgment PDF
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