Claimant v Sky Subscribers Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal not well-founded after a two-day hearing. The respondent was represented by counsel while the claimant appeared in person, and the tribunal dismissed the claim following consideration of the evidence and submissions.
The tribunal found the complaint of breach of contract in relation to notice pay not well-founded. After hearing evidence over two days, the tribunal concluded the respondent had not breached the claimant's contract regarding notice pay.
Facts
Mrs Duffy brought claims against Sky Subscribers Services Limited for unfair dismissal and breach of contract relating to notice pay. A two-day hearing was held remotely via CVP in Manchester in August 2025. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel. Reasons for the judgment were given orally at the hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge Phil Allen dismissed both claims, finding that neither the unfair dismissal complaint nor the breach of contract claim regarding notice pay were well-founded. The tribunal provided oral reasons at the conclusion of the hearing.
Practical note
Even when a claimant is unrepresented and facing a corporate respondent with legal representation, the tribunal will dismiss unfair dismissal and notice pay claims where the evidence does not support them.
Case details
- Case number
- 6011834/2024
- Decision date
- 20 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- telecoms
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No