Cases6022703/2024

Claimant v Wiltshire Council

17 October 2025Before Employment Judge MurdochBristolremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Constructive Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found that the complaint of constructive unfair dismissal was not well-founded. The claimant failed to establish that the respondent had breached the implied term of trust and confidence or that she had resigned in response to a fundamental breach of contract entitling her to treat herself as dismissed.

Facts

Mrs N Parish brought a claim of constructive unfair dismissal against Wiltshire Council. The case was heard over two days by video hearing. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel. Full written reasons were not provided as the judgment and reasons were given orally at the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding that the complaint of constructive unfair dismissal was not well-founded. The claimant failed to establish the necessary elements for a successful constructive dismissal claim under Part X of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Practical note

A claimant representing herself against a local authority represented by counsel failed to establish the fundamental breach necessary for constructive dismissal.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996 Part X

Case details

Case number
6022703/2024
Decision date
17 October 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
2
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
public sector
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No