1404304/2021Partial success

University of Southampton

14 October 2025·Employment Tribunal·England & Wales

Respondent

University of Southampton

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Decision date

14 October 2025

Tribunal

Employment Tribunal

Jurisdiction

England & Wales

Case Summary

The case involved an unfair dismissal claim by the claimant against the University of Southampton. The employment tribunal found that the university had failed to comply with the ACAS Code, leading to a 25% increase in any award made to the claimant. There was also discussion on potential reduction in compensation due to contributory fault.

Why this outcome?

One claim dismissed on the merits

The tribunal found the university failed to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, which resulted in a 25% uplift to the claimant's compensation award.

Claim Types

Unfair DismissalDiscrimination SexConstructive Dismissal

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Key Issues

  • •Respondent's failure to comply with the ACAS Code of Practice for Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
  • •Potential reduction in compensation due to contributory fault

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