Claimant v DHL Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of direct sex discrimination not well-founded and dismissed it, concluding that the claimant had not established that he was treated less favourably because of his sex.
The tribunal found the complaint of direct discrimination based on religious or political belief not well-founded and dismissed it, concluding that the claimant had not established that he was treated less favourably because of his religious or political beliefs.
The tribunal found the complaint of victimisation not well-founded and dismissed it, concluding that the claimant had not established that he was subjected to a detriment because he had done a protected act.
The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal well-founded and determined that the dismissal was procedurally or substantively unfair. The tribunal ordered reinstatement to the claimant's role as Warehouse Colleague.
Facts
Mr Ignatowicz was employed as a Warehouse Colleague by DHL Services Limited for approximately 6 years. He was dismissed and brought claims for unfair dismissal, direct sex discrimination, direct discrimination based on religious or political belief, and victimisation. The case was heard over 5 days by video hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all discrimination and victimisation claims but found the unfair dismissal complaint well-founded. The tribunal ordered reinstatement with full restoration of rights including pension scheme membership, along with compensation of £15,252 (basic award £3,858 and compensatory award £11,394) subject to a 10% contributory fault reduction.
Practical note
This case demonstrates that tribunals will order reinstatement where appropriate, including full restoration of pension rights, even where there is contributory fault warranting a 10% reduction in compensation.
Award breakdown
Adjustments
The tribunal found that the claimant contributed to his dismissal and applied a 10% reduction to any compensation payable
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1305836/2023
- Decision date
- 28 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 5
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Employment details
- Role
- Warehouse Colleague
- Service
- 6 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No