Nottingham Employment Tribunal cases

Browse recent Employment Tribunal decisions heard at Nottingham.

Recent cases: 25
Employers (last 3 months): 25
Recorded awards (last 3 months): 7

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25 Sept 2026

Claim dismissed

Unfair Dismissal

Employer: Saint-Gobain Construction Products UK Ltd

The Tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, concluding that the employer had a genuine belief in the misconduct after a reasonable investigation and that the decision to summarily dismiss was within the range of reasonable responses.

Legal Issues (5)

Unfair dismissal under section 98 Employment Rights Act 1996
reason for dismissal (conduct)
whether the employer had a genuine belief in misconduct after a reasonable investigation (British Home Stores v Burchell)
whether the decision to dismiss was within the range of reasonable responses (Sainsbury's v Hitt)
consideration of ACAS code of conduct

Reference: 6025490/2025

23 Sept 2026

Mixed outcome£269.04 awarded

Discrimination, Unpaid Wages and Breach of Contract

Employer: Gulliver’s Theme Park Ltd

The claimant succeeded in her breach of contract and holiday pay claims but her discrimination claims were dismissed.

Legal Issues (3)

Breach of contract
entitlement to holiday pay
direct and indirect discrimination on grounds of race and age

Reference: 6027368/2025

10 Sept 2026

Claim dismissed

Unfair Dismissal and Discrimination

Employer: LEAD Academy Trust

All claims were dismissed: unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims were out of time, and the sex discrimination claim was withdrawn.

Legal Issues (3)

Time limits for presenting claims (reasonably practicable test for unfair dismissal; just and equitable extension for discrimination)
withdrawal of claim
amendment applications

Reference: 2601031/2025

8 Sept 2026

Claim dismissed

Unfair Dismissal

Employer: Brake Caliper Specialists Ltd

The claimant's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed following a final hearing.

Legal Issues (2)

Legal issues not detailed in the judgment
oral reasons given at hearing

Reference: 6004043/2026

8 Sept 2026

Mixed outcome£2,791 awarded

Unpaid Wages and Breach of Contract

Employer: Rase VS Ltd

The claimant succeeded in claims for unauthorised deductions and holiday pay but lost the breach of contract claim, resulting in a mixed outcome.

Legal Issues (3)

Unauthorised deductions from wages contrary to Part II Employment Rights Act 1996
holiday pay
breach of contract for unpaid fuel expenses

Reference: 6036695/2025

5 Sept 2026

Claim dismissed

Unfair Dismissal

Employer: Foxwood Academy

The tribunal dismissed the claim of unfair dismissal because the claimant was not constructively dismissed, as there was no repudiatory breach of the implied term of trust and confidence.

Legal Issues (5)

Constructive dismissal
repudiatory breach of the implied term of mutual trust and confidence
affirmation of contract
the test for unfair dismissal under sections 94
95 and 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996

Reference: 6017157/2025

4 Sept 2026

Mixed outcome£700 awarded

Discrimination and Other

Employer: Transport UK East Midlands Ltd

The tribunal dismissed the discrimination claims as not well-founded but upheld the breach of procedure claim, awarding compensation.

Legal Issues (2)

Direct and indirect disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010
breach of statutory procedure relating to a flexible working request

Reference: 2601080/2024

1 Sept 2026

Mixed outcome

Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination, Unpaid Wages, Breach of Contract and Other

Employer: Restek UK Ltd

The claimant won on unfair dismissal but lost on all other claims (race discrimination, wrongful dismissal, wages, breach of contract, and holiday pay), with one claim withdrawn.

Legal Issues (7)

Unfair dismissal (reasonableness of dismissal for misconduct)
direct race discrimination (comparators and less favourable treatment)
wrongful dismissal (gross misconduct defence)
unlawful deduction of wages (banked hours agreement and quantification)
breach of contract
holiday pay
time limits

Reference: 2600169/2023

28 Aug 2026

Claim dismissed

Unfair Dismissal, Unpaid Wages and Whistleblowing

Employer: Mr A Waqas

All claims were dismissed or struck out; the claimant did not succeed on any claim.

Legal Issues (5)

Continuous service requirement for unfair dismissal
time limits and jurisdiction for unlawful deductions
definition of wages
early conciliation certificate naming wrong respondent
whether a person giving instructions can be deemed an employer

Reference: 6002805/2026

25 Aug 2026

Claim dismissed

Unfair Dismissal, Unpaid Wages and Breach of Contract

Employer: MG Solutions (UK) Ltd

The tribunal dismissed all three claims, finding the dismissal fair, the claimant guilty of gross misconduct, and no entitlement to notice pay or unpaid wages.

Legal Issues (4)

Fairness of dismissal for gross misconduct under s.98 ERA 1996
application of the Burchell test
whether misconduct amounted to repudiatory breach for wrongful dismissal
whether claimant worked on a Sunday for unauthorised deductions claim

Reference: 6005978/2026

16 Aug 2026

Mixed outcome

Constructive Dismissal, Discrimination and Harassment

Employer: C and others

The claimants won on constructive unfair dismissal and victimisation/discrimination but other claims were not upheld, resulting in a split verdict.

Legal Issues (8)

Disability status under Equality Act 2010
constructive unfair dismissal
victimisation
discrimination (including sexual harassment)
failure to follow ACAS Code of Practice
mitigation of loss
injury to feelings
personal injury

Reference: 2602954/2018

14 Aug 2026

Claim dismissed

Unfair Dismissal

Employer: Lacehouse Kitchen Ltd (Sauce Shop)

The Employment Judge found the dismissal was fair because the employer had a genuine belief in the misconduct, conducted a reasonable investigation, followed a fair procedure, and the decision to dismiss was within the range of reasonable responses; therefore the unfair dismissal claim was dismissed.

Legal Issues (5)

Whether the respondent established a potentially fair reason for dismissal (misconduct) and whether the dismissal was fair under section 98(4) ERA
considering the employer's genuine belief
reasonable investigation
fair procedure
whether dismissal fell within the range of reasonable responses

Reference: 6038943/2025

12 Aug 2026

Mixed outcome

Discrimination, Breach of Contract, Harassment and Other

Employer: Kidz Kaboom Play Centre and Nursery Ltd and Others

The claimant won on discrimination arising from disability and wrongful dismissal, but lost on harassment, reasonable adjustments, and failure to provide written particulars; direct discrimination was withdrawn.

Legal Issues (6)

Discrimination arising from disability (s.15 EqA 2010)
failure to make reasonable adjustments
harassment related to disability
direct discrimination
wrongful dismissal/breach of contract
failure to provide written statement of particulars

Reference: 2600798/2024

12 Aug 2026

Claim dismissed

Discrimination and Harassment

Employer: Railway Electrical Services Ltd

The claimant failed to prove he was disabled at the material time, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.

Legal Issues (4)

Definition of disability under s.6 Equality Act 2010
burden of proof on claimant
failure to comply with disclosure orders
lack of medical evidence demonstrating substantial adverse effects on day-to-day activities

Reference: 6003478/2025

7 Aug 2026

Dismissed on jurisdiction

Unpaid Wages and Breach of Contract

Employer: Red Firs Carehome Ltd

The Tribunal dismissed the claims on jurisdictional grounds because the claim was presented out of time and the Claimant did not provide a reasonable explanation for the additional delay.

Legal Issues (3)

The key legal issue was whether the Tribunal had jurisdiction to hear the claims given the late presentation. The Tribunal applied the 'reasonably practicable' test under section 23(2) of the Employment Rights Act 1996
considering whether the Claimant had shown why it was not reasonably practicable to present the claim in time
whether the claim was presented within a reasonable further period. The Tribunal found that the Claimant failed to justify the additional eight-day delay after the extended time limit

Reference: 6006259/2025

6 Aug 2026

Claim withdrawn

Redundancy Pay and Unpaid Wages

Employer: Specsavers Optical Superstores Ltd

The claims were dismissed because the claimant withdrew them and did not reserve the right to bring further claims, and the tribunal found no reason not to issue the mandatory dismissal.

Legal Issues (1)

Withdrawal of claims and the mandatory duty to dismiss upon withdrawal under Rule 51 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2024

Reference: 6019970/2025

6 Aug 2026

Claimant won£20,228.85 awarded

Unfair Dismissal

Employer: Royal Mail Group Ltd

The tribunal upheld the unfair dismissal claim and awarded compensation, reducing the compensatory award by 60% for contributory fault.

Legal Issues (2)

Unfair dismissal under section 98(4) of the Employment Rights Act 1996
contributory fault and the just and equitable reduction of the compensatory award

Reference: 6028335/2025

2 Aug 2026

Mixed outcome£3,004 awarded

Other

Employer: Nottingham Trent University

The respondent failed to deal with the flexible working request in a reasonable manner, failed to consult, and failed to notify within the decision period, but the rejection was not based on incorrect facts.

Legal Issues (5)

Statutory flexible working duties under sections 80G and 80H ERA 1996
requirement to consult
time limits for decision
incorrect facts
remedy including reconsideration order and compensation capped at 8 weeks' pay

Reference: 6044364/2025

30 Jul 2026

Claimant won£100 awarded

Unpaid Wages

Employer: 365 People

The respondent made an unauthorised deduction of £100 from the claimant's pay, which was well-founded.

Legal Issues (1)

Unauthorised deductions from wages under Part II Employment Rights Act 1996

Reference: 6002380/2026

28 Jul 2026

Claim struck out

Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination, Unpaid Wages, Whistleblowing and Harassment

Employer: Roost Opco 1 Ltd T/a Student Roost

Claimant failed to attend hearings and comply with orders; unfair dismissal struck out for lack of jurisdiction and other claims dismissed for non-attendance.

Legal Issues (3)

Non-attendance at hearings
strike out for lack of jurisdiction (unfair dismissal)
dismissal for failure to prosecute claims under Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024

Reference: 6029516/2025

24 Jul 2026

Claim dismissed

Unfair Dismissal, Whistleblowing and Breach of Contract

Employer: Grice Collins Long Ltd and Mr A Stanhope

The claimant's unfair dismissal claim failed because the employer had a genuine belief in his misconduct based on reasonable grounds, conducted a fair process, and dismissal was within the range of reasonable responses. The wrongful dismissal claim failed because the claimant's conduct amounted to repudiatory breach.

Legal Issues (4)

Whether the dismissal was fair under s.98 ERA
whether the investigation and process were reasonable
whether there was bias or ulterior motive
whether the employer had a genuine belief in misconduct

Reference: 2602082/2024

23 Jul 2026

Claim dismissed

Unfair Dismissal

Employer: MJW Asbestos Removal and Reinsulation Services Ltd

The Tribunal found that the claimant resigned and was not dismissed, so the unfair dismissal claim was dismissed.

Legal Issues (2)

Whether the claimant's words amounted to a resignation or dismissal
application of Omar v Epping Forest District Citizens Advice [2023] EAT 132 on ambiguous words of termination

Reference: 6020136/2024

23 Jul 2026

Claim dismissed

Unfair Dismissal

Employer: Adullam Homes Housing Association

The claim of automatically unfair dismissal failed and was dismissed.

Legal Issues (2)

Automatically unfair dismissal
costs application refused

Reference: 6031432/2025

23 Jul 2026

Mixed outcome£9,574.25 awarded

Unfair Dismissal and Discrimination

Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Claimant succeeded in unfair dismissal because Respondent failed to obtain further medical evidence or consider alternative roles before dismissing, but discrimination claims failed due to lack of causative link or substantial disadvantage.

Legal Issues (4)

Unfair dismissal - reasonableness of dismissal for capability
failure to obtain medical evidence on ability to return
failure to consider alternative employment
failure to hear appeal. Discrimination arising from disability - causation between absence and treatment. Reasonable adjustments - whether absence management policy and sick pay policy placed claimant at substantial disadvantage

Reference: 6010801/2024

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