Department for Work and Pensions

1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Ms. S. Hayes Respondent: Department for Work and Pensions Heard at: London South Employment Tribunal (via CVP video conference) On: 10 th , 11 th , 12 th , and 13 th February 2026 Before: Employment Judge Sudra sitting with non-legal members Ms. A. Williams and Ms. V. Gibbs Appearances: Claimant: Mr. Raffell (legal representative) Respondent: Mr. A. Lyons of Counsel JUDGMENT The unanimous decision of the Tribunal is that the Claimant’s complaints are not well founded and stand dismissed. _____________________________ Employment Judge Sudra Date: 13 th FEBRUARY 2026 2 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON: 18 th FEBRUARY 2026 ..................................................................................... ...................................................................................... FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE