Claimant v IQVIA Biotech Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days from both parties. After considering all the evidence and submissions, the tribunal concluded that the claimant's unfair dismissal claim was not well-founded. The respondent had established a potentially fair reason for dismissal and the dismissal fell within the band of reasonable responses available to a reasonable employer in the circumstances.
Facts
Ms Chimedza brought a claim for unfair dismissal against IQVIA Biotech Limited. The case was heard over two days in November 2025 at Bury St Edmunds Employment Tribunal. Ms Chimedza represented herself while the respondent was represented by Miss L Usher, a solicitor. The judgment was given orally at the conclusion of the hearing with no written reasons requested at that time.
Decision
Employment Judge Palmer dismissed the unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found that the claimant's claim failed. Detailed reasons were given orally at the hearing but were not transcribed in the written judgment.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant in an unfair dismissal claim against a professionally represented biotech company was unsuccessful after a two-day hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 3301633/2024
- Decision date
- 11 November 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No