Ms S Derinyer v Marks and Spencers (England and Wales : Redundancy) [2026] UKET 6001692/2025 (10 March 2026)

The tribunal found that Marks and Spencers failed to adequately consult Ms S Derinyer and did not apply fair selection criteria, rendering the dismissal unfair.

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Citation: [2026] UKET 6001692/2025
Parties: Claimant: Ms S Derinyer; Respondent: Marks and Spencers
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 10 March 2026
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Redundancy Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms S Derinyer

Claimant

Marks and Spencers

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the redundancy process followed by Marks and Spencers was fair and compliant with statutory requirements
2 Whether Ms S Derinyer was unfairly dismissed due to redundancy

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Marks and Spencers failed to adequately consult Ms S Derinyer and did not apply fair selection criteria, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

Marks and Spencers to pay compensation to Ms S Derinyer for unfair dismissal

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