Case 6003553/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Ms Dusunceli v Axl Hair Ltd t/a Alexander Hair Salon — 2026
- Case reference
- 6003553/2024
- Decision date
- 24 February 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Hart
- Venue
- London South
- Panel members
- Ms Cook, Mr Townsend
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms Dusunceli
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningUnanimous judgment by Employment Judge Hart with lay members Ms Cook and Mr Townsend at London South. The tribunal found the date of dismissal was 18 March 2024. The claimant succeeded on her wrongful dismissal and unfair dismissal complaints; her sex discrimination complaint did not succeed. On remedy, the tribunal found the claimant would have left or been dismissed by 30 June 2024 due to a deterioration in the relationship between the parties (Polkey cap), and that the claimant contributed to her dismissal by 70% (deducted from basic and compensatory unfair dismissal awards). The respondent failed to comply with the ACAS Code, attracting a 20% uplift on the wrongful and unfair dismissal complaints. The claimant received: three weeks' outstanding notice pay (£1,384.59) plus 20% ACAS uplift = £1,661.51 net; a basic award reduced by 70% contributory conduct of £833.54; and a compensatory award (after 20% ACAS uplift and 70% contributory reduction) of £1,446.21 (subject to recoupment, with prescribed element £302.70 for universal credit between 22 April 2024 and 30 June 2024).
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrongful dismissal | Three weeks' outstanding notice pay £1,384.59 (3 x £461.53) uplifted by 20% (£276.92) for breach of the ACAS Code; £1,661.51 net. | Upheld | — | £1,662 |
| Unfair dismissal | Unfair dismissal claim succeeded. Basic award £2,778.45 (5 x £555.69) reduced by 70% contributory conduct = £833.54. Compensatory award £4,017.24 (8 weeks lost earnings minus £75 earnings plus £400 loss of statutory rights) uplifted 20% for ACAS Code breach and reduced 70% for contributory conduct = £1,446.21 (subject to recoupment). | Upheld | — | — |
| Sex discrimination | Sex discrimination complaint did not succeed. | Dismissed | Sex | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £3,941
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £834
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £1,446
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
2 references- ACAS Code
- Employment Protection (Recoupment of Benefits) Regulations 1996
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