Overcoming Adversity: Indian-Origin Employee’s Triumphant £2.3 Million Royal Mail Compensation Win
Indian-Origin Employee Wins £2.3 Million Compensation in UK’s Royal Mail Settlement
In a significant development, an Indian-origin employee has been awarded over £2.3 million in what is believed to be one of the largest compensation settlements involving the UK’s Royal Mail. Kam Jhuti, who had lodged a bullying claim dating back nearly eight years, alleged that she was subjected to intimidation and harassment by her boss after raising concerns about a colleague’s illegitimate bonus.
An employment tribunal examined Jhuti’s case and determined that her boss’s treatment had caused a “catastrophic” impact on her well-being. The tribunal recently issued an official remedy decision stating, “The tribunal makes a total award of £2,365,614.13, payable by the respondent to the claimant.” However, the payment of the award is currently on hold pending the outcome of the Royal Mail’s appeal against the tribunal’s original judgment on remedies. As part of the decision, the Royal Mail is required to pay a gross sum of £250,000 to Jhuti, and both parties have agreed to complete this payment within 14 days.
Earlier findings from the tribunal highlighted the high-handed, malicious, insulting, and oppressive conduct displayed by the postal service throughout the case. During a 2019 Supreme Court hearing, it was revealed that Jhuti had commenced her role as a media specialist at the Royal Mail’s MarketReach unit in London in September 2013, with an annual salary of £50,000.
This settlement underscores the severity of workplace bullying and the significance of holding employers accountable for their actions. It serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful work environment for all employees, regardless of their background or ethnicity.
