Claimant v Mr R Patel t/a Marvans News
Outcome
Individual claims
Interim relief application granted by consent pending full hearing. The tribunal ordered continuation of contract under section 130 ERA 1996, which applies only to automatic unfair dismissal claims, typically whistleblowing or health and safety dismissals.
Facts
Mr Parmar was dismissed by his employer, Mr Patel trading as Marvans News, on 20 June 2025. He worked approximately 70 hours per week at the national minimum wage of £12.21 per hour. He brought a claim for automatic unfair dismissal and applied for interim relief under section 130 Employment Rights Act 1996.
Decision
The tribunal granted interim relief by consent, ordering continuation of the claimant's contract of employment. The respondent was ordered to pay arrears of £2,049.20 covering 21 June to 11 July 2025, and ongoing payments of £2,732.27 every four weeks until the claim is determined or settled. The claimant reserved the right to argue for higher pay at the final hearing based on his payslips.
Practical note
Interim relief applications can be resolved by consent, providing claimants with income protection pending final hearing while allowing respondents to avoid a contested interim relief hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6023361/2025
- Decision date
- 11 July 2025
- Hearing type
- interim
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister