Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the case over four days and determined that the unfair dismissal claim was not well founded. The claim was dismissed after a full merits hearing.
The tribunal heard evidence over four days and determined that the race discrimination claim was not well founded. The claim was dismissed after a full merits hearing.
Withdrawn by the claimant at the commencement of the hearing.
Facts
Mr Joseph brought claims against his former employer VP PLC for unfair dismissal and race discrimination. The case was heard over four days at the East London Hearing Centre. At the commencement of the hearing, Mr Joseph withdrew his unlawful deduction of wages claim. The tribunal heard evidence from both parties.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both the unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims, finding them not well founded. The unlawful deduction of wages claim was withdrawn. Mr Joseph represented himself while VP PLC was represented by counsel.
Practical note
This case demonstrates the challenges faced by self-represented claimants in successfully pursuing discrimination and unfair dismissal claims against legally represented corporate respondents.
Case details
- Case number
- 6016156/2024
- Decision date
- 20 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 4
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- VP PLC
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No