Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Case Summary

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. However, the tribunal determined that the claimant caused or contributed to the dismissal by blameworthy conduct and reduced both the basic award and compensatory award by 100%. The breach of contract claim relating to notice pay was dismissed as not well-founded.

The tribunal found the dismissal unfair, but because the claimant caused or contributed to the dismissal by blameworthy conduct, it was just and equitable to reduce both the basic award and compensatory award by 100%, resulting in no financial compensation. The breach of contract claim relating to notice pay was not established.

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• •Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
• •Whether the claimant caused or contributed to dismissal by blameworthy conduct
• •Whether reduction of basic award and compensatory award was just and equitable
• •Breach of contract claim in relation to notice pay

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr A U Akali Respondent: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Heard at: Hull On: 11, 12, 13 and 14 May 2026 Before: Employment Judge Miller Representation Claimant: Mr P Starcevic – counsel Respondent: Ms N Twine – counsel JUDGMENT Unfair Dismissal 1. The complaint of unfair dismissal is well-founded. The claimant was unfairly dismissed. 2. The claimant caused or contributed to the dismissal by blameworthy conduct and it is just and equitable to reduce the compensatory award payable to the claimant by 100%. 3. It is just and equitable to reduce the basic award payable to the claimant by 100% because of the claimant’s conduct before the dismissal. Breach of contract 4. The complaint of breach of contract in relation to notice pay is not well- founded and is dismissed. Approved by Employment Judge Miller Date: 14 May 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON ..................................................................................... ...................................................................................... FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Notes Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. Public access to employment tribunal decisions Judgments and reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at www.gov.uk/employment- tribunal-decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimant(s) and respondent(s) in a case.