Decision date
30 October 2025
Tribunal
Employment Tribunal
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Cowen
Case Summary
The Tribunal dismissed all claims made by the claimant against GXO Logistics UK Ltd, finding that his dismissal was due to the use of abusive language towards a colleague and not because of any health and safety concerns raised. The Claimant was not entitled to notice pay as per his contract.
Why this outcome?
Dismissal found fairThe tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was fair, as it was genuinely based on his use of abusive language towards a colleague rather than any alleged health and safety concerns he had raised. The claimant was also not entitled to notice pay under the terms of his contract.
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- •Automatic Unfair dismissal – s100(1)(e) - The reason for the Claimant’s dismissal was his use of abusive language towards a colleague.
- •Wrongful dismissal/Notice Pay - The Claimant's contract said he was not entitled to notice pay if dismissed for gross misconduct.
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Case Details
Hearing venue
Decided at Watford Employment Tribunal →- Case No.
- 3300817/2024
- Tribunal
- Employment Tribunal
- Level
- First instance
- Decision
- 30 October 2025
- Published
- 4 December 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Cowen
- Industry
- Transport
- Representation
- Litigant in person
Registered Company
- Company name
- GXO LOGISTICS UK LIMITED
- Company number
- SC037270
- Industry
- Transport & Logistics
- Status
- active