Claimant v Leeds Hotel Operator Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the case over two days and determined that the complaint was not well-founded. Oral reasons were provided at the hearing explaining why the dismissal was found to be fair.
Facts
Mr Mark Hayden was employed by Leeds Hotel Operator Ltd in the hospitality sector. He was dismissed from his employment and brought a claim for unfair dismissal. The case was heard over two days by video hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge P Morgan dismissed the unfair dismissal complaint, finding it not well-founded. Oral reasons were given at the hearing explaining the tribunal's conclusion that the dismissal was fair.
Practical note
This judgment demonstrates that tribunals will dismiss unfair dismissal claims where they conclude the employer acted reasonably and fairly in dismissing the employee, though detailed reasoning is not available without written reasons.
Case details
- Case number
- 1809291/2024
- Decision date
- 29 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No