S Virgo v Lets Deel Ltd and others (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3308211/2023 (23 June 2025)

S Virgo v Lets Deel Ltd and others (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3308211/2023 (23 June 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant established a prima facie case of age discrimination and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the dismissal, resulting in a finding for the claimant.

Citation
[2025] UKET 3308211/2023
Parties
Claimant: S Virgo; Respondent: Lets Deel Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Discrimination Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

S Virgo

Claimant

Lets Deel Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed on the basis of age

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant established a prima facie case of age discrimination and the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the dismissal, resulting in a finding for the claimant.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination
  • Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant