Claimant v Asda Stores Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim for unfair dismissal was well founded and that the claimant was unfairly dismissed by the respondent. The tribunal awarded a basic award but determined that no compensatory award was payable, suggesting either the claimant found new employment immediately or there was a 100% Polkey reduction or other reason eliminating compensatory losses.
Facts
Mr Khan was employed by ASDA Stores Limited and was dismissed. He brought a claim for unfair dismissal, representing himself at a two-day hearing. ASDA was represented by counsel. Limited details are available as the judgment records only the final decision without detailed written reasons.
Decision
The tribunal found that Mr Khan was unfairly dismissed by ASDA. The tribunal awarded him a basic award of £1,565.44 but determined that no compensatory award was payable, indicating either no financial loss or a complete reduction for other reasons. The recoupment regulations did not apply.
Practical note
Even where unfair dismissal is established, a compensatory award may be reduced to nil where the claimant has suffered no ongoing financial loss or other factors eliminate compensation.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 6007794/2024
- Decision date
- 13 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No