Claimant v Honeywell Control Systems Limited

The tribunal found the reason for dismissal was genuine redundancy due to cessation of direct selling in the Sine business. The respondent acted reasonably: the claimant was adequately warned and consulted, the selection pool was appropriate (all three direct sellers), and the respondent supported the claimant in seeking alternative employment. The overall process, including appeal, was fair despite minor imperfections.

The claimant alleged less favourable treatment in being selected for redundancy while white employees (McCann and Rubick) were retained. The tribunal found Mr Rubick was also at risk but secured an alternative role the claimant did not apply for, and Mr McCann was in materially different circumstances as a channel sales representative. The claimant failed to establish a prima facie case of race discrimination, and the respondent provided non-discriminatory explanations.

The claimant alleged discrimination in not receiving a Quota Acknowledgement Form (QAF) while Mr McCann did. The tribunal found Mr McCann was in materially different circumstances as the channel sales function continued while direct sales ceased. Mr Rubick and Mr Singh (also Asian) also did not receive QAFs, indicating no connection to race.

The claimant alleged discrimination regarding changes to the Salesforce document (opportunity owner entries). The tribunal found the claimant was never the Opportunity Leader (Mr Bignon was), remained listed in the Opportunity Team, suffered no real detriment, and there was no evidence this had any connection to his race.

The claimant claimed entitlement to a SIP bonus for the Globalworth deal. The tribunal found the deal was not closed in 2022, the claimant had limited involvement in 2023, was not the Opportunity Leader, and the 2023 SIP plan (which permitted the respondent to change terms) only allowed payments for direct sales or account expansion—neither of which applied. The claimant failed to prove contractual entitlement.

Same as unlawful deduction of wages claim—the claimant could not show he was entitled under his contract to a SIP payment for the Globalworth deal, which was a Forge-led channel deal not qualifying under the 2023 SIP criteria applicable to his role.

Withdrawn by claimant at the commencement of the hearing.