Claimant v American Golf (Trading) Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the complaint under regulation 30 Working Time Regulations 1998, that the Respondent refused to permit the claimant to exercise his right under regulation 10(1), was not well-founded. The claim was dismissed.
The tribunal determined that the claim of breach of contract was not well-founded and dismissed it. No further details were provided in the judgment as reasons were given orally.
The tribunal concluded that the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded and dismissed it. The tribunal gave oral reasons at the hearing but these were not transcribed in the written judgment.
Facts
Mr Bowen brought claims against American Golf (Trading) Limited for unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and a complaint under the Working Time Regulations 1998 regarding refusal to permit exercise of rights under regulation 10(1). The hearing took place over three days in Cardiff before Employment Judge R Brace. Mr Bowen represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all three claims brought by the claimant, finding them not well-founded. Oral reasons were provided at the hearing but no written reasons were included in the judgment. The claimant was unsuccessful on all grounds.
Practical note
This case demonstrates that an unrepresented claimant facing well-represented employer counsel may struggle to establish their claims, particularly across multiple jurisdictions including working time, contract, and unfair dismissal.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1603333/2025
- Decision date
- 3 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No