Claimant v S.M. Bayne & Company Limited t/a Baynes Family Bakers
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it not well-founded after hearing evidence over two days. The reasons were given orally at the hearing.
The tribunal dismissed the claim for a redundancy payment, finding it not well-founded after considering the evidence presented during the two-day hearing.
Facts
Miss McNicol brought claims for unfair dismissal and redundancy payment against her former employer, Baynes Family Bakers, a bakery retail business. The case was heard over two days in Dundee, with the claimant representing herself and the respondent represented by a litigation consultant. The tribunal heard evidence from both parties.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims, finding them not well-founded. The reasons for the decision were given orally at the hearing on 19 September 2025. No awards were made to the claimant.
Practical note
This case demonstrates that self-represented claimants bringing unfair dismissal and redundancy claims must meet the evidential burden to establish their case, and oral reasons given at hearing are sufficient for dismissing claims on the merits.
Case details
- Case number
- 4100914/2025
- Decision date
- 14 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No