Case 6015812/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr W Malak v Currys plc — 2025
- Case reference
- 6015812/2024
- Decision date
- 3 April 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Clark
- Venue
- Nottingham
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr W Malak
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge Clark, sitting alone at Nottingham on 3 April 2025, determined this matter in the absence of the respondent (Currys PLC), which had failed to enter a response and made no application to participate. The claimant Mr W Malak appeared in person.
The Tribunal found the unfair dismissal claim succeeded, with a basic award of £10,192.20 and a compensatory award of £500. The disability discrimination claims also succeeded, with damages awarded for injury to feelings of £18,493.42 (including £993.42 of statutory interest at 8% from 18 July 2024 to 3 April 2025) and financial loss of £4,860.25 (including £134.65 of statutory interest at 8% from the midpoint of the relevant period to the date of judgment).
As the total taxable damages and compensation of £34,045.87 exceeded the £30,000 tax-free limit, the £4,045.87 balance was grossed up at the claimant's marginal tax rate of 20% to £5,057.34. The total payable was £35,057.34. Recoupment provisions did not apply as no award was made under section 111 ERA 1996 for a prescribed element. Reasons were given orally.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Basic award £10,192.20 plus compensatory award of £500. | Upheld | — | £10,692 |
| Disability discrimination | Injury to feelings £18,493.42 (incl. £993.42 statutory interest at 8%) plus financial loss £4,860.25 (incl. £134.65 statutory interest). | Upheld | Disability | £23,354 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £35,057
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £10,192
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £500
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
1 reference- s.111 Employment Rights Act 1996
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