Aberdeen Employment Tribunal cases

Browse recent Employment Tribunal decisions heard at Aberdeen.

Recent cases: 10
Employers (last 3 months): 10
Recorded awards (last 3 months): 5

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28 Aug 2026

Claim dismissed

Whistleblowing

Employer: Granite Elite Ltd

The Tribunal found that none of the claimant's communications amounted to protected disclosures, and even if they had, the alleged detriments were not caused by them, so all claims were dismissed.

Legal Issues (5)

Whether the claimant made protected disclosures under sections 43A and 43B of the Employment Rights Act 1996
whether he was subjected to detriments under section 47B
the distinction between disclosure of information and mere allegations
the requirement for reasonable belief in the public interest
causation between disclosures and alleged detriments

Reference: 8000608/2026

19 Aug 2026

Outcome unclear

Discrimination and Whistleblowing

Employer: Langstane Housing Association Ltd

The Tribunal found that the claimant has a disability and made a protected disclosure, but these are preliminary determinations only; the substantive claims have not been finally decided.

Legal Issues (3)

Definition of disability under section 6(1) Equality Act 2010 – substantial adverse effect on normal day-to-day activities
definition of qualifying disclosure under section 43B Employment Rights Act 1996 – disclosure of information
public interest and reasonable belief

Reference: 8001815/2025

19 Aug 2026

Claimant won£19,189.83 awarded

Unfair Dismissal, Unpaid Wages, Whistleblowing, Breach of Contract and Other

Employer: Colins Tyres

The claimant was dismissed and subjected to detriments because he made protected disclosures about health and safety risks, and the respondent also failed to pay wages and provide statutory contractual rights.

Legal Issues (6)

Protected disclosures under section 43A ERA
automatic unfair dismissal under section 103A
detriment under section 47B
unlawful deduction from wages
breach of contract for notice
failure to provide written statement of particulars and payslips

Reference: 4100639/2026

18 Aug 2026

Dismissed on jurisdiction

Unfair Dismissal and Unpaid Wages

Employer: Wood Group UK Ltd

The claim was dismissed because the claimant failed to satisfy the tribunal that it was not reasonably practicable to present the claim within the statutory time limit, and the late refiled claim was not within a reasonable period.

Legal Issues (3)

Whether it was not reasonably practicable to present the unfair dismissal claim within the three-month time limit
whether the claim was presented within a reasonable period thereafter
effect of an error in the respondent's name on the claim form

Reference: 4100013/2026

14 Aug 2026

Claim dismissed

Discrimination

Employer: Stena Drilling PTE Ltd

The race discrimination claims were dismissed because the claimant did not establish primary facts from which race discrimination could be inferred, and the respondent's reasons for preferring the comparator were not shown to be race-motivated.

Legal Issues (4)

Whether the claimant proved primary facts from which race discrimination could be inferred under section 136 Equality Act 2010
burden of proof
comparator analysis
whether unreasonable treatment alone can support an inference of discrimination

Reference: 8001901/2024

28 Jul 2026

Mixed outcome

Discrimination and Harassment

Employer: Greene King Ltd

The claimant failed to prove she was disabled during the relevant period, so her disability discrimination claim was dismissed; the sexual harassment claim remains undetermined.

Legal Issues (4)

Definition of disability under section 6 Equality Act 2010
burden of proof on claimant
requirement for substantial and long-term adverse effect on normal day-to-day activities
distinction between mental impairment and normal reaction to stress

Reference: 4103805/2025

21 Jul 2026

Mixed outcome£3,165.94 awarded

Unfair Dismissal, Unpaid Wages and Breach of Contract

Employer: Greymate Care Ltd

Unfair dismissal claim succeeded but wages and breach of contract claims dismissed; award reduced by 80% for contributory fault and Polkey, then uplifted 15% for ACAS Code breach.

Legal Issues (7)

Reason for dismissal
fairness under s.98(4)
Burchell test
contributory fault
Polkey reduction
ACAS Code uplift
mitigation of loss

Reference: 8002788/2025

20 Jul 2026

Claimant won£11,133.88 awarded

Unfair Dismissal and Breach of Contract

Employer: J Law Ltd

The dismissal was unfair due to a complete lack of procedural fairness, and the employer failed to prove gross misconduct, entitling the claimant to notice pay.

Legal Issues (6)

Fairness of dismissal under s.98(4) ERA 1996
adequacy of investigation
gross misconduct and repudiatory breach
contributory fault
mitigation of loss
ACAS Code uplift

Reference: 4103932/2025

17 Jul 2026

Mixed outcome£2,846.25 awarded

Redundancy Pay and Breach of Contract

Employer: Campsie Retail Ltd

Claimant awarded statutory redundancy payment but breach of contract claim dismissed as out of time.

Legal Issues (3)

Whether the respondent was the employer throughout
whether redundancy was the reason for dismissal
whether the breach of contract claim was time-barred

Reference: 8002465/2025

8 Jul 2026

Claimant won£7,286.95 awarded

Unfair Dismissal, Breach of Contract and Other

Employer: Ayian Ltd

The dismissal was procedurally unfair because the respondent failed to give warnings or a chance to improve, making it outside the range of reasonable responses.

Legal Issues (5)

Continuity of employment under TUPE
fairness of capability dismissal
application of Polkey reduction
ACAS Code uplift
wrongful dismissal notice entitlement

Reference: 8002805/2025

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