Cases3312043/2022

Claimant v London Borough of Ealing

17 March 2025Before Employment Judge SmeatonWatfordin person

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£173,038

Facts

This is a remedy hearing following a liability judgment in favour of the claimant. Mrs Ware was employed by London Borough of Ealing and/or The Governing Body of Horsenden Primary School. The parties reached agreement on the quantum of compensation to be awarded.

Decision

The tribunal ordered the respondents to pay the claimant a total of £173,038.16 by consent. This included compensation for past and future loss of earnings, pension loss, injury to feelings, interest, and a grossing up sum to account for tax liability.

Practical note

This consent order demonstrates that significant compensation can be awarded in discrimination or unfair dismissal cases involving public sector employers, particularly where future loss and pension loss are substantial.

Award breakdown

Compensatory award£87,222
Injury to feelings£20,000
Pension loss£20,489
Interest£7,997

Case details

Case number
3312043/2022
Decision date
17 March 2025
Hearing type
remedy
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Name
London Borough of Ealing
Sector
local government
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister