Claimant v Colour Marketing Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim of unfair dismissal contrary to Part X of the Employment Rights Act 1996 was not well-founded and dismissed it. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.
The tribunal found the claim of wrongful dismissal was not well-founded and dismissed it. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Facts
Mr Biss brought claims of unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal against his former employer Colour Marketing Services Limited. The claimant attended the hearing in person without representation. The respondent did not attend the hearing. The tribunal heard the case and delivered oral reasons.
Decision
The tribunal found that both the unfair dismissal claim under Part X of the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the wrongful dismissal claim were not well-founded and dismissed them both. Detailed reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Practical note
Even where a respondent fails to attend a hearing, a claimant must still prove their case on the merits and the tribunal will not automatically find in their favour.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3303077/2024
- Decision date
- 9 September 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No