Cases3309346/2023

Claimant v Gain Healthcare Ltd

15 May 2025Before Employment Judge BaranReadingremote video

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£26,948

Individual claims

Othersucceeded

This is a remedy judgment following a liability judgment dated 14 May 2025 in which the claimant succeeded. The tribunal awarded compensation for financial losses, injury to feelings, an ACAS uplift, and interest, indicating the claimant's claim was successful.

Facts

This is a remedy hearing following a liability judgment dated 14 May 2025 in favour of Ms Stoter. The tribunal assessed compensation for financial losses (loss of earnings) of £2,843.74 net and injury to feelings of £18,000.00, indicating the claim related to a violation that caused both financial loss and emotional harm. An ACAS uplift of 10% was applied due to the respondent's unreasonable failure to comply with a relevant Code of Practice.

Decision

The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay Ms Stoter a total of £26,948.38, comprising loss of earnings, injury to feelings in the middle Vento band, a 10% ACAS uplift for procedural failures, and interest. The recoupment regulations do not apply.

Practical note

Healthcare employers must comply with ACAS Codes of Practice or face a 10% uplift on tribunal awards, which can significantly increase the cost of losing claims.

Award breakdown

Injury to feelings£18,000
Interest£4,020

Vento band: middle

Adjustments

ACAS uplift+10%

Unreasonable failure to comply with a relevant ACAS Code of Practice - uplift pursuant to s20A Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 s.20A

Case details

Case number
3309346/2023
Decision date
15 May 2025
Hearing type
remedy
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
No