Claimant v Gursirat Supermarket Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the respondent unfairly dismissed the claimant. The tribunal ordered a basic award of £2,412, indicating the dismissal was substantively and/or procedurally unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
The tribunal found that the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age. The tribunal awarded £1,200 for injury to feelings, indicating direct discrimination or harassment related to the claimant's age occurred during employment or dismissal.
The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed in breach of contract in respect of notice. The respondent failed to provide proper notice or pay in lieu of notice, resulting in an award of £858 net.
The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant's accrued but untaken holiday entitlement upon termination. The respondent was ordered to pay £540 net representing unpaid holiday pay.
Facts
Miss S Taylor was employed by Gursirat Supermarket Ltd. Her employment was terminated by the respondent. The claimant brought claims for unfair dismissal, age discrimination, wrongful dismissal (notice pay), and unpaid holiday pay. The claimant represented herself at the hearing, while the respondent was represented by Mr Singh, a company director.
Decision
Employment Judge Dawson found in favour of the claimant on all claims. The respondent unfairly dismissed the claimant, discriminated against her on grounds of age, dismissed her in breach of contract without proper notice, and failed to pay accrued holiday entitlement. Total compensation awarded was £5,010.
Practical note
Small retail employers must comply with basic employment law requirements including fair dismissal procedures, equality law protections, contractual notice periods, and holiday pay obligations, even when represented only by company directors.
Award breakdown
Vento band: lower
Case details
- Case number
- 6009349/2024
- Decision date
- 17 November 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- No
- Rep type
- self
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No