Claimant v Ms E Cox trading as the Eccentric Englishman
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the dismissal was unfair. The judgment states the claim for unfair dismissal is well founded and succeeds, with both basic and compensatory awards being granted to the claimant.
Facts
Ms Mandley was employed by Ms E Cox trading as The Eccentric Englishman. The employment relationship ended and the claimant brought a claim for unfair dismissal. The case was heard over two days via CVP video hearing at Bury St Edmunds Employment Tribunal in March 2025.
Decision
Employment Judge Magee found the unfair dismissal claim was well founded and succeeded. The claimant was awarded a total of £1,954.15 comprising a basic award of £682 and compensatory award of £1,272.15.
Practical note
This case demonstrates that even in claims against sole traders in the hospitality sector, employees can successfully pursue unfair dismissal claims and obtain compensation when proper procedures are not followed.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 3314309/2023
- Decision date
- 14 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No