Claimant v Royal Mail Group plc
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the claim for unfair dismissal over two days with the claimant representing himself and the respondent represented by Ms Brislen. After considering the evidence and submissions, the tribunal determined that the claim failed on its merits and dismissed it.
Facts
Mr D Kavanagh brought an unfair dismissal claim against his former employer, Royal Mail Group plc. The case was heard over two days at Watford Employment Tribunal via video conference (CVP). The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by Ms Brislen. Oral reasons for the judgment were given at the hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge Bartlett dismissed the claimant's unfair dismissal claim, finding that it failed on its merits. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties over two days before reaching this conclusion.
Practical note
This judgment provides a bare dismissal of an unfair dismissal claim with no written reasons provided, illustrating that self-represented claimants can face significant challenges in succeeding against large corporate employers with professional legal representation.
Case details
- Case number
- 3310536/2023
- Decision date
- 10 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No