Claimant v Manfred Beattie as Chairman of, and on behalf of, the Members of Bradshaw Conservative Club
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over four days with oral reasons given. After full consideration of the evidence and submissions, the tribunal found the dismissal was fair and within the range of reasonable responses available to the respondent employer.
The tribunal determined that the respondent had not breached the claimant's contract of employment in dismissing her. The dismissal was lawful and did not constitute a wrongful dismissal.
Facts
The claimant, Lesley Jackson, was employed by Bradshaw Conservative Club and was dismissed. She brought claims for unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal. The matter proceeded to a full merits hearing over four days in August 2025, with judgment reserved and delivered in October 2025.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both the unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal claims. Oral reasons were given at the hearing. The tribunal found the dismissal was fair and lawful, with no breach of contract by the respondent employer.
Practical note
A members' club can fairly dismiss an employee where proper procedures are followed and the decision falls within the range of reasonable responses, even where the employee contests the dismissal.
Case details
- Case number
- 2402095/2024
- Decision date
- 13 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 5
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister