Claimant v Shawston International Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal dismissed the complaint for holiday pay. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but not provided in writing. The claimant's case did not succeed on the merits.
The tribunal dismissed the complaint for breach of contract. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but not provided in writing. The claimant's case did not succeed on the merits.
Facts
Mr Kinsey brought claims against Shawston International Ltd for holiday pay and breach of contract. The matter was heard remotely by CVP. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by counsel. The tribunal heard the case and gave its decision orally at the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims brought by Mr Kinsey. The complaints for holiday pay and breach of contract both failed. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but no written reasons were requested within the 14-day period.
Practical note
Self-represented claimants in employment disputes face significant challenges when opposing legally represented respondents, particularly in technical claims involving holiday pay and contractual entitlements.
Case details
- Case number
- 6002432/2025
- Decision date
- 19 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No