Claimant v VIVO Defence Services Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was not unfair. The judgment does not provide detailed reasoning as this appears to be a summary judgment only, with the possibility of written reasons to be requested separately.
Facts
Mr Rawlings brought an unfair dismissal claim against VIVO Defence Services Ltd. The hearing took place over two days at Bristol Employment Tribunal. The claimant was represented by his mother, Ms L Hinam, while the respondent was represented by counsel, Ms G Rezaie. The judgment provides limited detail as it is a summary decision only.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claimant's unfair dismissal claim, finding it was not well founded. The judgment was delivered orally with a note that either party could request written reasons within 14 days of promulgation.
Practical note
This case demonstrates the importance of requesting written reasons when judgments are delivered orally, as the promulgated summary judgment provides no insight into the tribunal's reasoning.
Case details
- Case number
- 1400208/2025
- Decision date
- 9 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep