Claimant v Marks and Spencer PLC
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days and determined that the dismissal was not unfair. The claim was not well-founded and therefore dismissed.
Facts
Mr Pauk was dismissed by Marks & Spencer Plc and brought a claim for unfair dismissal. The hearing took place over two days in October 2025 before Employment Judge Price. Oral reasons were given at the hearing. The judgment contains minimal factual detail as only the formal decision was published.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it was not well-founded. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel. No written reasons were requested at the hearing.
Practical note
This case demonstrates the importance of employers maintaining proper dismissal procedures, as the tribunal found in favour of the major retailer Marks & Spencer against an unrepresented claimant.
Case details
- Case number
- 6005068/2025
- Decision date
- 23 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No