Cases8000402/2025

Claimant v CCL North Limited

24 September 2025Before Employment Judge D HoeyScotlandin person

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found that the claimant was not unfairly dismissed pursuant to section 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The respondent established a fair reason for dismissal and followed a fair procedure.

Breach of Contractfailed

The tribunal found that the claim in respect of breach of contract was not well founded and dismissed it. The respondent did not breach the claimant's contract of employment.

Facts

Mr W Davidson brought claims against CCL North Limited for unfair dismissal and breach of contract. The claimant was represented by his daughter, Ms Davidson, while the respondent was represented by counsel. The hearing took place over four days in Glasgow. During the hearing, the claimant withdrew some complaints.

Decision

The tribunal unanimously dismissed all claims. The unfair dismissal claim failed under section 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, and the breach of contract claim was found not to be well founded. Other complaints were dismissed having been withdrawn during the hearing.

Practical note

The respondent successfully defended both unfair dismissal and breach of contract claims, establishing both a fair reason for dismissal and procedural fairness.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.98

Case details

Case number
8000402/2025
Decision date
24 September 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
4
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep