Cases3205913/2021

Claimant v East London NHS Foundation Trust

16 December 2024Before Employment Judge Gordon WalkerEast London

Outcome

Claimant succeeds£44,739

Facts

This is a remedy hearing following a liability judgment given on 14 December 2023 in favour of Dr Schopflin against East London NHS Foundation Trust. The tribunal heard evidence over three days in May and September 2024 to determine the appropriate financial remedy. The parties reached agreement on the remedy sum and consented to the final order.

Decision

The tribunal ordered the respondent to pay the claimant £44,739.37 within 28 days by consent. The first £30,000 is to be paid without deduction of income tax as compensation for termination of employment, with the balance subject to PAYE deductions as required by law.

Practical note

This case demonstrates that remedy hearings can result in consent orders where parties reach agreement on quantum following a contested liability hearing.

Award breakdown

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 s.401Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 s.403Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 s.404Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003/2682

Case details

Case number
3205913/2021
Decision date
16 December 2024
Hearing type
remedy
Hearing days
3
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister