Case 6035984/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Mr M Babchuk v Goliath Marketing Limited — 2026
- Case reference
- 6035984/2025
- Decision date
- 10 June 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Kenward
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr M Babchuk
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal upheld Mr M Babchuk's wrongful dismissal complaint against Goliath Marketing Limited, finding a breach of his contractual entitlement to notice. His other complaints of breach of contract and unauthorised deductions from pay were dismissed as not well-founded. Summary reasons were given orally at the hearing.
The tribunal awarded £2,071.23 in damages for breach of contract. It calculated this sum using gross pay because the claimant was likely to have to pay tax on it as post-employment notice pay. The tribunal found that the respondent unreasonably failed to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures. It held that a 15% increase was just and equitable under section 207A of the Trade Union & Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, adding £310.68 and bringing the total award to £2,381.91.
The accompanying interest notice specifies a rate of 8% per annum and a calculation day of 5 August 2026. No interest is payable if the award is paid in full within 14 days after 4 August 2026, when the written decision was sent to the parties.
Claims and outcomes
3 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrongful dismissal | Includes £2,071.23 in damages for breach of the contractual entitlement to notice and a 15% ACAS Code uplift of £310.68. | Upheld | — | £2,382 |
| Breach of contract | The claimant's other breach of contract complaints were dismissed as not well-founded. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Recorded from the judgment. | Dismissed | — | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £2,382
- across all upheld claims
Legal tests applied
2 references- ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
- Section 207A of the Trade Union & Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992
Official outcome judgment PDF
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