Claimant v Wigan Borough Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant's claim for constructive unfair dismissal was not well-founded. The claim was dismissed following a two-day full merits hearing where the claimant appeared in person and the respondent was represented by counsel.
Facts
Andrea Stevens brought a claim for constructive unfair dismissal against Wigan Borough Council. The case was heard over two days by video. Ms Stevens represented herself while the Council was represented by counsel. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the constructive unfair dismissal claim, finding it was not well-founded. The judgment was delivered orally at the conclusion of the two-day hearing with written reasons available on request.
Practical note
The tribunal was not persuaded that the claimant had established the fundamental elements required for a successful constructive dismissal claim against the local authority employer.
Case details
- Case number
- 2406428/2024
- Decision date
- 10 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No