Cases6019403/2024

Claimant v Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust

26 November 2025Before Employment Judge JamesSheffieldremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim brought under section 94 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The judgment was delivered orally with reasons given at the hearing. The claimant's claim was not upheld.

Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments(disability)failed

The tribunal dismissed the failure to make reasonable adjustments claims brought under sections 20 and 21 of the Equality Act 2010. The judgment was delivered orally with reasons given at the hearing. The allegations were not upheld by the tribunal.

Facts

Mr Steven Nellis brought claims against Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust for unfair dismissal and failure to make reasonable adjustments for disability. The case was heard over five days by video link. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel. Full merits hearing took place with oral reasons given.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed both the unfair dismissal claim and the disability discrimination claims for failure to make reasonable adjustments. The tribunal delivered its judgment orally at the conclusion of the five-day hearing. Neither claim was upheld.

Practical note

A self-represented claimant was unsuccessful in claims against a housing charity for both unfair dismissal and failure to make reasonable adjustments despite a five-day hearing.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.94EqA 2010 s.20EqA 2010 s.21

Case details

Case number
6019403/2024
Decision date
26 November 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
5
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
charity
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No