Claimant v Celtic Catering Partnership Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the unfair dismissal claim at a full merits hearing. After considering the evidence and submissions, the tribunal concluded that the complaint of unfair dismissal failed and dismissed the claim.
Facts
This is a judgment on liability only for an unfair dismissal claim. The claimant, Mr Gareth Evans, was employed by Celtic Catering Partnership Limited, a company operating in the hospitality sector. The claimant brought a complaint of unfair dismissal to the tribunal. The matter proceeded to a one-day full merits hearing.
Decision
The tribunal heard oral evidence and submissions from both parties. Employment Judge Jenkins dismissed the unfair dismissal complaint, finding that it failed. Reasons were given orally at the hearing. No financial award was made.
Practical note
This case demonstrates that unrepresented claimants face significant challenges when opposed by professional legal representation in unfair dismissal claims.
Case details
- Case number
- 6003556/2025
- Decision date
- 10 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No