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6003446/2024Claimant Successful

Lidl Great Britain Ltd

5 September 2025England & WalesEmployment Judge Winfield
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Case Summary

Employment Judge Winfield ruled that Mr David Squibb was constructively unfairly dismissed by Lidl Great Britain Limited. The compensatory award to the Claimant was reduced by 95% due to contributory fault, resulting in a payment of £134.75.

Key Issues

  • constructive unfair dismissal
  • contributory fault reduction

Claim Types

Decision Text

Case No: 6003446/2024 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr David Squibb Respondent: Lidl Great Britain Limited Heard at: CVP On: 14 th – 16 th July 2025 Before: Employment Judge Winfield Representation Claimant: In person Respondent: Luke Muholland (Solicitor) JUDGMENT The judgment of the Tribunal is as follows: 1. The Claimant was constructively unfairly dismissed by the Respondent. 2. The judgment of the Employment Tribunal is that, in accordance with, section 122(2) of Employment Rights Act 1996, it is just and equitable to reduce the basic award payable to the Claimant by 100% because of the Claimant’s conduct before the dismissal. 3. The judgment of the Employment Tribunal is to reduce the compensatory award payable to the Claimant on the basis of “Polkey” principles by 95%. 4. There are no other adjustments to be made to the payment of any amounts due to the Claimant. 5. The Respondent shall pay to the Claimant a compensatory award of £134.75 (calculated by reference to two months gross salary of £2,132, two months loss of pension £212.90 and £350 for loss of statutory rights = £2,694.90 less 95% reduction in respect of contributory fault = £134.75. Case No: 6003446/2024 Approved by Employment Judge Winfield 5 September 2025 Sent to the parties on 11 September 2025 For the Tribunal Office CALCULATION SCHEDULE Note Reasons for the judgment were given orally at the hearing. Written reasons will not be provided unless a party asked for them at the hearing or a party makes a written request within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. Public access to employment tribunal decisions Judgments (apart from judgments under rule 52) and reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions shortly after a ...

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Compensation

Total£135
* Estimated figure
Compensatory£135

Employer

Respondent

Lidl Great Britain Ltd

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Case Details

Case Number
6003446/2024
Decision Date
05/09/2025
Published
16/09/2025
Jurisdiction
England & Wales
Judge
Employment Judge Winfield