Claimant v Lidl Great Britain Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days and concluded that the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but the tribunal determined the dismissal was fair.
The claimant's complaint regarding notice pay was dismissed by the tribunal. The tribunal found the complaint was not well-founded after hearing the evidence from both parties.
The complaint in respect of holiday pay was dismissed by the tribunal. The tribunal concluded after hearing the evidence that this complaint was not well-founded.
Facts
Mr Oxborough brought claims against Lidl Great Britain Ltd for unfair dismissal, notice pay and holiday pay. The hearing took place over two days via video. Mr Oxborough appeared in person with assistance from his partner, Miss Miller, while Lidl was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all three claims brought by Mr Oxborough. The tribunal found that the complaints of unfair dismissal, breach of contract regarding notice pay, and holiday pay were all not well-founded. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Practical note
A claimant appearing in person against a large retail employer represented by counsel faced significant difficulty in establishing unfair dismissal and related contractual claims.
Case details
- Case number
- 1402523/2024
- Decision date
- 17 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No