Claimant v Swissport GB Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
This is a remedy hearing following a successful unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal has awarded both a basic award and a compensatory award for loss of earnings and statutory rights.
Facts
This is a remedy hearing following a successful unfair dismissal claim. Mr Khan had 18 years continuous service with Swissport GB Ltd and was dismissed on 30 April 2023. His weekly gross wage was £313.75. The claimant represented himself at the remedy hearing while the respondent was represented by a solicitor.
Decision
The tribunal awarded Mr Khan a total of £9,028.71 comprising a basic award of £5,647.50 (based on 18 years service) and a compensatory award of £3,381.21 (covering loss of net earnings from 1 May to 31 December 2023 plus £400 for loss of statutory rights). The prescribed element of £2,981.21 is subject to recoupment.
Practical note
In a remedy hearing for unfair dismissal with long service (18 years), compensation comprised basic award calculated using the statutory formula and compensatory award for relatively modest loss period (8 months), subject to recoupment provisions.
Award breakdown
Award equivalent: 28.8 weeks' gross pay
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3200983/2023
- Decision date
- 27 September 2024
- Hearing type
- remedy
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Swissport GB Ltd
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Employment details
- Salary band
- £15,000–£20,000
- Service
- 18 years
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No