Claimant v East Sussex National Hotel
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the case over three days and determined that the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded, meaning the tribunal concluded either that the dismissal was fair or that the claim could not succeed on its merits.
The claimant withdrew this claim under rule 50 of the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2024 during the proceedings, and it was formally dismissed by the tribunal under rule 51.
Facts
Mr Peter Breeds brought claims of unfair dismissal and unauthorised deduction of wages against East Sussex National Hotel. The case was heard over three days via video in November and December 2025. The judgment contains minimal factual detail beyond the procedural outcome.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim as not well-founded after a full merits hearing. The unauthorised deductions from wages claim was withdrawn by the claimant during proceedings and dismissed under tribunal rules.
Practical note
This is a brief judgment indicating an unsuccessful unfair dismissal claim, demonstrating that unrepresented claimants face significant challenges in proving their case at full merits hearings.
Case details
- Case number
- 2309199/2024
- Decision date
- 16 December 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No