Claimant v The Managing Committee of Castleford Bowling Club
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal well founded. The respondent failed to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures. The respondent did not attend or defend the claim, and the claimant succeeded.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Castleford Bowling Club for two complete years with average gross weekly wages of £171.60. He was dismissed by the respondent, who failed to follow proper disciplinary procedures. The respondent ceased trading in early August 2024. The respondent did not attend the tribunal hearing to defend the claim.
Decision
The tribunal found the unfair dismissal claim well founded. The respondent failed to comply with the ACAS Code, resulting in a 20% uplift. The compensatory award was limited to eight weeks' net pay as the claimant would have been dismissed anyway when the club ceased trading in August 2024. Total award: £1,898.54.
Practical note
Even where a business subsequently closes, tribunals will award compensation for unfair dismissal up to the date of closure, with ACAS uplift applied where procedural failures occurred.
Award breakdown
Adjustments
Respondent failed to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 6008536/2024
- Decision date
- 14 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- No
Employment details
- Service
- 2 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No