Claimant v GDK 5 Ltd German Donner Kebab
Outcome
Individual claims
This is a remedy hearing following a liability judgment finding unlawful discrimination. The tribunal awarded compensation for loss of earnings and injury to feelings, indicating the discrimination claim succeeded at the liability stage.
Facts
Ms Moldoveanu was dismissed from her role at German Donner Kebab on 25 July 2021. Following a liability hearing, the tribunal found that the respondent had unlawfully discriminated against her. This remedy hearing was held to determine appropriate compensation. The claimant remained unemployed for 14 weeks following dismissal until 1 November 2021. Her average weekly pay was agreed at £260.26.
Decision
The tribunal awarded total compensation of £25,014.94 comprising £3,643.64 for loss of earnings (14 weeks), £16,000 for injury to feelings (middle Vento band), and £5,371.30 in interest calculated at 8% per annum. Interest on injury to feelings was calculated from the date of dismissal for 1,375 days, and interest on financial loss from the mid-point date for 688 days.
Practical note
In discrimination cases, substantial injury to feelings awards in the middle Vento band (£16,000) can be appropriate, and interest calculated over several years can add significantly to the total award, here contributing over 21% of the final compensation.
Award breakdown
Vento band: middle
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1304194/2021
- Decision date
- 30 April 2025
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No