Claimant v Whitbread Group Plc
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days and determined that the dismissal was fair. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but not provided in the written judgment.
Facts
Lorraine Walsh brought an unfair dismissal claim against Whitbread Group plc. The case was heard over two days by video hearing. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by solicitors from Weightmans LLP. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it not well founded. The judge gave detailed reasons orally at the hearing but these were not included in the written judgment. No awards were made to the claimant.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant was unsuccessful in an unfair dismissal claim against a major hospitality employer represented by specialist employment solicitors.
Case details
- Case number
- 6016911/2025
- Decision date
- 3 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No