Case 6008646/2025 · Employment Tribunal
MR M S BHOGAL Respondent HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS Heard at Birmingham (by CVP) v Respondent — 2026
- Case reference
- 6008646/2025
- Decision date
- 15 January 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Mr.
Parties
1 namedClaimant
MR M S BHOGAL Respondent HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS Heard at Birmingham (by CVP)
Respondent
- —
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningSupplementary remedy judgment by Employment Judge J S Burns. On the respondent's application for reconsideration, the previous re-instatement Order (made 31 October 2025) was confirmed. The respondent failed to comply with the order. The judge found the respondent's claimed loss of trust and confidence was not genuine or justified, and that practical objections raised (induction, mentor, salary band) were not supported by policy or other evidence. Under s.117(3)(a) Employment Rights Act 1996 the respondent was ordered to pay £20,744.01 (basic award £2,800; loss of statutory rights £350; salary loss December 2024 to December 2025 of £32,426 less £5,941 overpayment, less 30% contributory fault), subject to the recoupment provisions (prescribed amount £18,539.01; balance £2,205). Under s.117(3)(b) ERA 1996, an additional award of 52 weeks' pay (£36,576) was made because the tribunal was not satisfied that the respondent had any good or valid reason for not complying with the re-instatement Order, having also breached the judge's directions, including a direction that the CEO be informed and approve any non-compliance.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Supplementary remedy judgment after the respondent's failure to comply with a re-instatement Order which the tribunal confirmed on reconsideration. Awards: under s.117(3)(a) ERA 1996 £20,744.01 (basic award £2,800; loss of statutory rights £350; salary loss £32,426 less £5,941 overpayment, less 30% contributory fault) subject to recoupment (prescribed amount £18,539.01, balance £2,205); plus £36,576 additional award under s.117(3)(b) ERA 1996 (52 weeks' pay) for failure to re-instate. Layer 1 PDF text was truncated; confidence reduced accordingly. | Upheld | — | £57,320 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £57,320
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £2,800
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £17,944
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
5 references- section 117(3)(a) Employment Rights Act 1996
- section 117(3)(b) Employment Rights Act 1996
- section 122(2) Employment Rights Act 1996
- section 123(6) Employment Rights Act 1996
- Recoupment Regulations
Official outcome judgment PDF
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