Claimant v EmpathyBroker Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim for unfair dismissal to be well founded. The parties reached agreement on the quantum of compensation by the remedy stage. Written reasons were not provided as none were requested at the hearing.
Facts
Mr Newman was dismissed by EmpathyBroker Limited. He brought a claim for unfair dismissal which was heard over three days via CVP at Bury St Edmunds Employment Tribunal. Both parties were represented by counsel. The hearing took place over two days in April 2025 with a remedy hearing in May 2025.
Decision
The tribunal found that the unfair dismissal claim was well founded and succeeded. By agreement between the parties, the respondent was ordered to pay a total of £107,636 comprising a basic award of £1,929 and a compensatory award of £105,707.
Practical note
This case demonstrates that even where liability for unfair dismissal is found, parties can reach agreement on quantum at the remedy stage, resulting in a substantial compensatory award exceeding £100,000.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3305461/2024
- Decision date
- 29 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister