Cases2408752/2023

Claimant v Peninsula Business Services Limited

18 July 2025Before Employment Judge ChildeManchester

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded after a five-day full merits hearing. Reasons were given orally but not included in the written judgment.

Wrongful Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found the complaint of wrongful dismissal was not well-founded after a five-day full merits hearing. Reasons were given orally but not included in the written judgment.

Direct Discrimination(disability)failed

The tribunal found the complaint of direct disability discrimination was not well-founded after a five-day full merits hearing. Reasons were given orally but not included in the written judgment.

Harassment(disability)failed

The tribunal found the complaint of harassment related to disability discrimination was not well-founded after a five-day full merits hearing. Reasons were given orally but not included in the written judgment.

Discrimination Arising from Disability (s.15)(disability)failed

The tribunal found the complaint of discrimination arising from disability was not well-founded after a five-day full merits hearing. Reasons were given orally but not included in the written judgment.

Indirect Discrimination(disability)failed

The tribunal found the complaint of indirect disability discrimination was not well-founded after a five-day full merits hearing. Reasons were given orally but not included in the written judgment.

Facts

Mr Tunnicliffe brought claims against Peninsula Business Services Limited including unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, and multiple disability discrimination claims. The case proceeded to a five-day full merits hearing in Manchester before Employment Judge Childe. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by counsel.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed all of Mr Tunnicliffe's claims, finding none of them well-founded. This included his claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, direct disability discrimination, harassment related to disability, discrimination arising from disability, and indirect disability discrimination. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.

Practical note

A self-represented claimant bringing multiple disability discrimination claims alongside unfair dismissal was unsuccessful against a professionally-represented respondent employer after a full five-day hearing.

Case details

Case number
2408752/2023
Decision date
18 July 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
5
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No