Claimant v UHP Systems Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was made out and succeeded. The respondent failed to follow the ACAS Code on disciplinary and grievance procedures, resulting in a 25% uplift being applied to the compensatory award.
Facts
The claimant Paul Watkins was dismissed by UHP Systems Limited on 28 June 2024. He brought a claim for unfair dismissal. He represented himself at the hearing while the respondent was represented by a litigation consultant. The claimant found new employment on 16 September 2024.
Decision
The tribunal found the unfair dismissal complaint succeeded. The respondent failed to follow the ACAS Code on disciplinary and grievance procedures. The tribunal awarded a total of £44,784.75, comprising a basic award of £1,400, compensatory award for loss of earnings and loss of statutory rights, and a 25% ACAS uplift for procedural failures.
Practical note
Failure to follow the ACAS Code on disciplinary and grievance procedures can result in a 25% uplift to the compensatory award in unfair dismissal claims.
Award breakdown
Adjustments
Respondent failed to follow ACAS Code on disciplinary and grievance procedures, resulting in 25% uplift
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6012681/2024
- Decision date
- 7 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No