Cases1403000/2022

Claimant v Garmin (Europe) Limited

12 March 2025Before Employment Judge RaynerSouthamptonin person

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£16,813

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalsucceeded

This is a remedy hearing following a successful unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded a basic award, compensatory award for loss of earnings, and applied an ACAS uplift for failure to follow proper disciplinary procedures.

Facts

This is a remedy hearing following a successful unfair dismissal claim by Ms Flynn against Garmin (Europe) Limited. The tribunal calculated compensation based on 8 months loss of earnings and awarded a basic award. The respondent failed to follow ACAS code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures.

Decision

The tribunal awarded a total of £16,812.50 comprising a basic award of £1,875, compensatory award of £13,125 for 8 months loss of earnings, £500 for loss of statutory rights, and applied a 10% ACAS uplift of £1,312.50 for the respondent's failure to follow proper disciplinary procedures.

Practical note

Failure to follow ACAS disciplinary procedures can result in a 10% uplift on compensatory awards in unfair dismissal cases.

Award breakdown

Basic award£1,875
Compensatory award£13,125
Loss of statutory rights£500

Adjustments

ACAS uplift+10%

Respondent failed to follow ACAS code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, resulting in 10% uplift

Case details

Case number
1403000/2022
Decision date
12 March 2025
Hearing type
remedy
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
technology
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
No