Mr G Shahzad v Softcat plc — 2026

Case reference: 6022490/2024
Decision date: 17 February 2026
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Judge: Employment Judge Gumbiti-Zimuto Representation
Venue: Reading

Indexed: 25 April 2026

Parties

2 named

Claimant

Mr G Shahzad

Respondent

Softcat plc

Key findings

Tribunal's reasoning

The claimant brought a claim of unfair dismissal against Softcat plc. The case was heard at Reading on 16 and 17 February 2026 before Employment Judge Gumbiti-Zimuto sitting alone.

The Tribunal found that the claim of unfair dismissal was not well founded and dismissed it. A £100 deposit, previously ordered, was directed to be paid to the respondent pursuant to rule 40(7) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. Written reasons were not provided as oral reasons were given at the hearing.

Claims and outcomes

2 findings recorded

Claim type	Issue or finding	Outcome	Protected characteristic	Award
Unfair dismissal	Claim of unfair dismissal not well founded and dismissed. Deposit of £100 ordered to be paid to the respondent under rule 40(7) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024.	Dismissed	—	—
Unfair dismissal	Claim of unfair dismissal not well founded and dismissed. Deposit of £100 ordered to be paid to the respondent under rule 40(7) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024.	Dismissed	—	—

Legal tests applied

1 reference

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