J Inokoba v Mitie Ltd (England and Wales : Trade Union Membership) [2025] UKET 2305587/2024 (3 October 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal because of their trade union membership, which is unlawful under the relevant statutory provisions.

Citation: [2025] UKET 2305587/2024
Parties: Claimant: J Inokoba; Respondent: Mitie Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 03 October 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Trade Union Membership, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Trade Union Membership Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

J Inokoba

Claimant

Mitie Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment or dismissal due to trade union membership

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to detriment and/or dismissal because of their trade union membership, which is unlawful under the relevant statutory provisions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to reinstate the claimant if practicable