Mr L James v Department for Work and Pensions: 1602762/2024
JUDGMENT
[1]The Respondent must pay the Claimant the sum of £45,059.05, made up as follows:a. An award for injury to feelings of £16,000.b. Interest on the injury to feelings award of £2,162.16 (calculated at 8% from 6 March 2024 to 12 November 2025).c. Compensation for loss of earnings and pension contributions of £24,974.97.d. Interest on that sum of £1,712.11 (calculated at 8% from 13 January 2025 to 12 November 2025).e. A grossing up payment of £569.81. The Claimant is responsible for any income tax and national insurance payments due on the financial award.[2]The Tribunal makes the following recommendation: The Respondent should, within 21 days of the date that this judgment is sent to the parties, write to the Claimant confirming that he will be welcome to apply for future jobs once his health has recovered, and confirming that any application from him will be considered in line with its normal recruitment processes (and without taking any account of these Employment Tribunal proceedings). Case No: 1602762/2024 Approved by: