Paul Pop v Camden Group Ltd & others

The claimant worked in the Quality Control Department of the respondent’s factory, which manufactured doors of different types. He was on a temporary contract and did not have sufficient service to bring an unfair dismissal claim. There was a bonus scheme in operation whereby an employee could earn up to £20 extra per week if his work was of a satisfactory standard.  However, it was explained to workers that the bonus was liable to be deducted if any mistakes were made.

As a result of a faulty door being delivered to a customer the claimant lost £10 of his bonus, and he accepted his mistake led to the defect. The claimant alleged he was discriminated against because of his race based