Cases6002326/2023

Claimant v Rosedale Care Services Limited

20 November 2025Before Employment Judge HutchinsonNottinghamin person

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal heard evidence over five days and concluded that the dismissal was fair. Oral reasons were given at the hearing. The claim fails and is dismissed.

Whistleblowingfailed

The tribunal heard evidence over five days and concluded that the claimant did not suffer detriment as a result of protected disclosures. Oral reasons were given at the hearing. The claim fails and is dismissed.

Facts

Mr Powers was employed by Rosedale Care Services Limited, a company in the healthcare sector. He brought claims for unfair dismissal and whistleblowing detriment. The case was heard over five days in September 2025 before a full tribunal panel. Mr Powers represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.

Decision

The tribunal unanimously dismissed both claims after hearing evidence over five days. Oral reasons were given at the hearing explaining why the dismissal was found to be fair and why the whistleblowing detriment claim failed. No awards were made.

Practical note

A litigant in person bringing unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims in the care sector was unsuccessful after a five-day contested hearing against a represented employer.

Case details

Case number
6002326/2023
Decision date
20 November 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
5
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No