Case 6028335/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Barrie Henshaw v Royal Mail Group Limited — 2026
- Case reference
- 6028335/2025
- Decision date
- 6 August 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Omambala Representation
- Venue
- Nottingham
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Barrie Henshaw
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal upheld Mr Barrie Henshaw’s complaint of unfair dismissal against Royal Mail Group Ltd under section 98(4) of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It found that he had contributed to his dismissal by his acts and omissions. The tribunal determined that it was just and equitable to reduce his compensatory award by 60% to reflect that contribution.
Royal Mail Group Ltd was ordered to pay the agreed sums of £14,267.18 as a basic award and £5,961.67 as a compensatory award, totalling £20,228.85. Full reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Recorded from the judgment. | Upheld | — | £20,229 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £20,229
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £14,267
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £5,962
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
1 reference- section 98(4) of the Employment Rights Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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