6016316/2025Respondent won

Vanquis Bank Ltd

v Mr J Santilale

22 April 2026·Employment Tribunal·England & Wales·Employment Judge Shrimplin

Respondent

Vanquis Bank Ltd

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Decision date

22 April 2026

Tribunal

Employment Tribunal

Jurisdiction

England & Wales

Judge

Employment Judge Shrimplin

Case Summary

Mr Jitesh Santilale claimed unfair dismissal against Vanquis Bank Limited. The tribunal heard evidence on 20 and 21 April 2026. The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was not unfair and dismissed the claim.

Why this outcome?

Dismissal found fair

The tribunal found the dismissal was fair within the meaning of the Employment Rights Act 1996, though the detailed reasons were given orally at the hearing rather than in written form.

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Key Issues

  • Unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Decision Text

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Case No: 6016316/2025 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr Jitesh Santilale Respondent Vanquis Bank Limited On: 20 and 21 April 2026 Heard at: Watford by CVP Before: Employment Judge Shrimplin Representation Claimant: in person Respondent: Mr Nacif (counsel) JUDGMENT 1. For the reasons I gave orally, the claimant’s dismissal was not unfair within the terms of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claim for unfair dismissal therefore fails and is dismissed. Approved by Employment Judge Shrimplin Date:22 nd April 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 6 May 2026 AND ENTERED IN THE REGISTER FOR TRIBUNAL OFFICE Note Public access to employment tribunal decisions 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. If there are written full reasons for the judgment, they are also published. Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision.

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