Cases6002474/2025

Claimant v Adey Innovation Limited

25 September 2025Before Employment Judge MurdochBristolremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal determined that the dismissal was not unfair under Part X of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The complaint was not well-founded and was dismissed following a two-day hearing on the merits.

Facts

Mrs Harvey brought a claim of unfair dismissal against her former employer, Adey Innovation Limited, a manufacturing company. The case proceeded to a full merits hearing over two days conducted remotely by video. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel.

Decision

Employment Judge Murdoch dismissed the unfair dismissal complaint, finding it was not well-founded under Part X of the Employment Rights Act 1996. Full written reasons were given orally at the hearing and would only be provided in writing if requested within 14 days.

Practical note

An unrepresented claimant's unfair dismissal claim failed after a full hearing where the employer was represented by counsel, highlighting the challenges faced by litigants in person in employment tribunal proceedings.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 Part X

Case details

Case number
6002474/2025
Decision date
25 September 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
2
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
manufacturing
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No