Claimant v Brake Bros Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the dismissal to be unfair, however there was blameworthy conduct by the claimant which caused or contributed to the dismissal, warranting a 25% reduction in both basic and compensatory awards.
The tribunal found the wrongful dismissal claim to be well-founded, indicating the respondent failed to provide proper notice or pay in lieu of notice to which the claimant was entitled.
Facts
Keith Angel was dismissed by Brake Bros Limited, a logistics company. He brought claims of unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal. The case was heard over two days in September 2025 at Croydon Employment Tribunal, with both parties represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal found both claims well-founded and upheld them. However, due to the claimant's blameworthy conduct that caused or contributed to the dismissal, the tribunal applied a 25% reduction to both the basic award and compensatory award for unfair dismissal.
Practical note
Even where a dismissal is found to be unfair, contributory conduct by the employee can significantly reduce compensation awards by up to 25% or more.
Adjustments
Blameworthy conduct which caused or contributed to the dismissal, applied to both basic award and compensatory award
Case details
- Case number
- 6010877/2024
- Decision date
- 30 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister