Cases6012570/2024

Claimant v TAMS Packaging Limited

10 December 2025Before Employment Judge CaidenWatford

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded after a two-day full merits hearing. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties and determined that the respondent acted fairly in dismissing the claimant. The claim was dismissed in its entirety.

Facts

The claimant, P Doneo, brought a claim of unfair dismissal against TAMS Packaging Limited. The matter proceeded to a two-day full merits hearing before Employment Judge Caiden at Watford. The claimant appeared in person with the assistance of a friend, Mr Peter Pomfrett, while the respondent was represented by Mr Stuart Bennett. Oral reasons for the judgment were given at the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal complaint, finding it was not well-founded. After hearing evidence and submissions over two days, the tribunal determined that the respondent had acted fairly in dismissing the claimant and the claim could not succeed.

Practical note

An unrepresented claimant's unfair dismissal claim was unsuccessful after a full merits hearing, with the tribunal finding the dismissal was fair.

Case details

Case number
6012570/2024
Decision date
10 December 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
2
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
manufacturing
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No