Employee awarded £20k compensation for 'hurt feelings'

A worker has been awarded £20,000 after laying claims of disability and race discrimination, harassment and unfair dismissal at his ex-employer.

Formerly employed by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as a car inspector, Paul Hoyte, took to an employment tribunal when he was dismissed by the firm.

He subsequently won claims for disability discrimination and harassment and was awarded £16,000, plus interest, for “injury to feelings.”

His claims for unfair dismissal and race discrimination were rejected.