Cases2304977/2022

Claimant v Royal Borough of Greenwich

11 July 2025Before Employment Judge D WrightLondon Southremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Constructive Dismissalfailed

The tribunal dismissed the constructive unfair dismissal claim in its entirety. Oral reasons were provided at the hearing but no written reasons are available in this judgment document.

Direct Discriminationfailed

The tribunal dismissed the unlawful discrimination claims contrary to the Equality Act 2010 in their entirety. Oral reasons were provided at the hearing but no written reasons are available in this judgment document.

Breach of Contractfailed

The tribunal dismissed the breach of contract claim in its entirety. Oral reasons were provided at the hearing but no written reasons are available in this judgment document.

Facts

Mr Chowdry brought claims against the Royal Borough of Greenwich for unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010, constructive unfair dismissal, and breach of contract. The case proceeded to a five-day full merits hearing heard remotely via CVP. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed all of the claimant's claims in their entirety following the five-day hearing. The tribunal gave oral reasons at the hearing but these were not included in the written judgment. No awards were made.

Practical note

A litigant in person was unsuccessful in bringing discrimination, constructive dismissal and breach of contract claims against a local authority employer after a five-day hearing.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Equality Act 2010

Case details

Case number
2304977/2022
Decision date
11 July 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
5
Classification
contested

Respondent

Name
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Sector
local government
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No