Claimant v East Surrey College Corporation
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the claim over three days and concluded that the dismissal was fair under sections 94 and 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The claim was not well founded and was dismissed.
Facts
Mr Squire brought a claim of unfair dismissal against East Surrey College Corporation. The case was heard over three days by video conference. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by Peninsula. Oral reasons were given at the conclusion of the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it was not well founded. The dismissal was determined to be fair under the provisions of sections 94 and 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Practical note
Without written reasons it is difficult to determine the key takeaway, but the tribunal found the employer's dismissal procedure and reasons met the statutory test for fairness.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6006286/2024
- Decision date
- 18 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No