Claimant v Tesco Stores Limited

The tribunal found the dismissal was for misconduct, the Respondent had reasonable grounds for its belief after a reasonable investigation, and dismissal was within the range of reasonable responses. The claimant had authorised payments to a colleague with whom he had a secret relationship, inflating her salary, provided an inflated reference letter, and made her fearful for her job.

All seven complaints of direct race discrimination failed. The claimant failed to show that the treatment he received was because of his race. The tribunal found the circumstances of comparators were not materially the same, and that the Respondent's actions were explained by legitimate misconduct concerns, not race.

All five complaints of direct discrimination on the basis of religion failed. The claimant did not show that the treatment he received was because he was Muslim. The tribunal found no evidence that his religion played any part in the investigation, disciplinary process, or dismissal.

All 21 harassment related to race complaints failed. The tribunal found that while some conduct was unwanted, the claimant failed to show it was 'related to' race, or that it had the purpose or effect of violating his dignity or creating a hostile environment. Many factual allegations were not established.