Claimant v Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant was fairly dismissed by the respondent. The dismissal was found to be for a potentially fair reason and the respondent followed a fair procedure. The tribunal determined that the dismissal fell within the band of reasonable responses available to a reasonable employer in the circumstances.
Facts
Mrs Shamshiri brought a claim of unfair dismissal against Bury Metropolitan Borough Council. The hearing took place remotely via video on 22 August 2025. The claimant was represented by her husband as a lay representative, while the respondent was represented by counsel. Only oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge Cookson dismissed the claim, finding that the claimant was fairly dismissed. The tribunal was satisfied that the dismissal was both substantively and procedurally fair, falling within the range of reasonable responses available to the employer.
Practical note
The tribunal applied the band of reasonable responses test and found the local authority employer acted reasonably in dismissing the claimant, demonstrating the importance of proper procedure and having a potentially fair reason for dismissal.
Case details
- Case number
- 2411301/2023
- Decision date
- 22 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep