3300817/2024Dismissed

GXO Logistics UK Ltd

30 October 2025·Employment Tribunal·England & Wales·Employment Judge Cowen

Respondent

GXO Logistics UK Ltd

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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 fair

The 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.

Claim Types

Unfair DismissalDiscrimination Age

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Key Issues

  • 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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