Claimant v Watson Woodhouse Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant's complaint of unfair constructive dismissal was not well founded and dismissed it, indicating that the respondent did not commit a fundamental breach of contract such as to entitle the claimant to resign or that the claimant did not resign in response to such a breach.
The tribunal found that the claimant's complaint of a failure to make reasonable adjustments was not well founded and dismissed it, indicating that the respondent either made appropriate adjustments, did not apply a provision criterion or practice that put the claimant at a substantial disadvantage, or that the claimant was not a disabled person within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010.
Facts
Mrs J Lewis brought claims for unfair constructive dismissal and failure to make reasonable adjustments against her former employer Watson Woodhouse Ltd. The case was heard over five days in June 2025 before a full tribunal panel. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel. After hearing evidence and submissions, the tribunal deliberated and delivered judgment on 3 July 2025.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both of the claimant's claims, finding that her complaint of unfair constructive dismissal was not well founded and that her complaint of failure to make reasonable adjustments was not well founded. The tribunal gave its reasons orally at the hearing and indicated that written reasons would only be provided if requested within 14 days.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant bringing constructive dismissal and reasonable adjustments claims against a legally represented employer lost on both claims after a five-day full merits hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 2501180/2025
- Decision date
- 3 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 5
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No