Cases6006074/2024

Claimant v Sensient Flavors Limited

18 July 2025Before Employment Judge E DaveyCambridgeremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found the dismissal was fair and within the band of reasonable responses. The complaint was not well-founded and was dismissed.

Breach of Contractfailed

The tribunal found the respondent did not breach the claimant's contract in relation to notice pay. The complaint was not well-founded and was dismissed.

Facts

Mr Bramall brought claims for unfair dismissal and breach of contract relating to notice pay against his former employer, Sensient Flavors Limited. The case was heard over three days at the Cambridge Employment Tribunal by video. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed both claims. The tribunal found that the dismissal was fair and within the range of reasonable responses. The respondent was not found to have breached the contract regarding notice pay.

Practical note

A self-represented claimant was unsuccessful in challenging both the fairness of his dismissal and the employer's handling of notice pay entitlements.

Case details

Case number
6006074/2024
Decision date
18 July 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
3
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
manufacturing
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No