Kronospan Ltd

Case Summary

The claimant was dismissed on 15 December 2025 and brought claims for wrongful dismissal and unfair dismissal for a conduct-related reason. The tribunal found both claims well-founded. The parties settled the remedy claim for a total of £26,017.54, comprising basic award, compensatory award, and wrongful dismissal damages, all subject to 50% reductions for the Polkey principle and contributory fault.

The tribunal found the claimant's claims of wrongful dismissal and unfair dismissal for a conduct-related reason to be well-founded. The parties subsequently settled the remedy claim, agreeing to reductions of 50% to both basic and compensatory awards in accordance with the Polkey principle and contributory fault provisions under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

• •Wrongful dismissal (dismissal in breach of contract)
• •Unfair dismissal for conduct-related reason
• •Application of Polkey principle to reduce compensatory award
• •Contributory fault reduction under Employment Rights Act 1996 s.122(2) and s.123(6)

1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr M C Jones Respondent: Kronospan Ltd. HELD AT: Mold on: 10-11 February 2026 BEFORE: Employment Judge T. Vincent Ryan REPRESENTATION: Claimant: Mr P Harthan, Counsel Respondent: Mr J Walters, Counsel JUDGMENT 1. The judgment of the Tribunal in respect of Liability is that: 1.1. The Claimant’s following claims are well-founded and succeed: 1.1.1. that he was Wrongfully Dismissed on 15 th December 2025 (dismissal in breach of contract) and 1.1.2. that he was Unfairly Dismissed for a reason related to conduct on 15 th December 2025 2. The judgment in respect of Remedy is: 2.1. Any Compensatory Award shall be reduced by 50% to reflect the “Polkey principle”. 2.2. Any Basic Award shall be reduced, and Compensatory Award shall be further reduced, by 50% in accordance with s.122 (2) and s.123 (6) Employment Rights Act 1996, respectively. 2.3. The parties have reached terms of settlement of the Claimant’s claim to Awards in respect of the above Liability Judgment, having taken into account the judgment at paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2 above, without a Remedy Hearing or 2 decision of the Tribunal. The Respondent shall pay to the Claimant, within 7 days the total sum of £26,017.54 comprising: 2.3.1. Unfair Dismissal Basic Award of £8,037.50 2.3.2. Unfair Dismissal Compensatory Award of £7,709.09 2.3.3. Damages for Wrongful Dismissal £10,271.04 3. The Recoupment Provisions do not apply. Approved by Employment Judge T V Ryan Date: 11.02.26 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 17 February 2026 FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Katie Dickson Note Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by …