Claimant v Redhead Couriers Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint in respect of unfair dismissal was well-founded and the Claimant was unfairly dismissed by the Respondent. Awards for basic and compensatory damages were made reflecting the tribunal's conclusion that the dismissal was procedurally and/or substantively unfair.
The complaint in respect of unpaid overtime wages was well-founded. The tribunal accepted that the Claimant was owed £61.65 in unpaid wages for overtime worked but not paid by the Respondent.
The claim for wrongful dismissal was not well-founded and was dismissed. The tribunal likely found that the Respondent provided proper notice or payment in lieu of notice, or that the Claimant was not entitled to notice pay on the facts.
Facts
Mr Bridgland was employed by Redhead Couriers Ltd, a logistics company. He was dismissed by the Respondent and brought claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and unpaid overtime wages. The hearing took place remotely over two days in September 2025. Mr Bridgland was represented by a family member, Ms Bridgland-Gough, while the Respondent was represented by its director, Mr Ling.
Decision
The tribunal found that Mr Bridgland was unfairly dismissed and awarded him a basic award of £2,568.75 and compensatory award of £2,358.13. The tribunal also upheld his claim for unpaid overtime wages in the sum of £61.65. However, his claim for wrongful dismissal failed and was dismissed.
Practical note
Even where wrongful dismissal fails (suggesting proper notice was given), a dismissal can still be unfair if the employer fails to follow fair procedures or lacks a fair reason for dismissal.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3200277/2025
- Decision date
- 19 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep