Mr A Scanlon v SIG Trading Ltd: 2413821/2018
JUDGMENT
The response is struck out.REASONS
[1]By a letter dated 8 June 2019 the Tribunal gave the respondent an opportunity to make representations or to request a hearing, as to why the response should not be struck out because the manner in which the proceedings have been conducted by or on behalf of the respondent has been scandalous, unreasonable or vexatious.[2]The respondent has failed to make representations in writing, or has failed to make any sufficient representations, why this should not be done or to request a hearing. The response is therefore struck out.[3]The respondent will be entitled to notice of any hearings and decisions of the Tribunal but will only be entitled to participate in any hearing to the extent permitted by the Employment Judge. Employment Judge Slater 25 June 2019 The claimant was unfairly dismissed.[2]The claimant contributed to that dismissal such that the Tribunal makes a reduction to both the basic and compensatory awards of 10%.[3]The claimant’s claim that the dismissal was directly discriminatory contrary to section 13 of the Equality Act 2010 succeeds.[4]The claimant's claim that his dismissal was an act of discrimination arising from disability contrary to section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 succeeds.[5]The claimant is awarded a basic award of £7,113.15. (That is, a full award of £7,903.50 reduced by 10%).[6]The claimant is awarded a compensatory award of £4,913.36. (Based on an award of £5,459.29 reduced by 10%). The claimant was dismissed with notice, no part of the compensatory award reflects notice pay. The award has been calculated on net earnings figures, in accordance with the claimant’s Schedule of Loss.[7]The claimant is awarded £12,000.00 in respect of injury to feelings. Case No. 2413821/2018 2[8]The tribunal was not invited to make any award of interest and no award is made. Employment Judge Dunlop Date: 15th October 2019