Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant was victimised through three separate acts: extension of her probation period, being shouted at, and ultimately being dismissed. The respondent did not attend to contest the claims, and the tribunal accepted the claimant's evidence of victimisation.
Facts
Mrs Medici brought claims of victimisation against Shawmind, a charity organisation. The victimisation manifested in three specific ways: her probation period was extended, she was subjected to being shouted at, and she was ultimately dismissed from her employment. The respondent failed to attend the hearing to defend the claims.
Decision
Employment Judge Heath found all three acts of victimisation well-founded and awarded the claimant total damages of £21,759.14, comprising £10,000 injury to feelings, £8,663.10 loss of earnings, and £3,096.04 in interest calculated at 8% per annum over the relevant periods.
Practical note
Non-attendance by a respondent does not guarantee claimant success, but where victimisation is established on credible evidence, tribunals will award compensation including substantial injury to feelings awards in the middle Vento band and properly calculated interest.
Award breakdown
Vento band: middle
Case details
- Case number
- 2304090/2022
- Decision date
- 5 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Shawmind
- Sector
- charity
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister