Claimant v Quality Protects Children Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant withdrew their unfair dismissal claim during the hearing, and the tribunal dismissed it upon withdrawal.
The tribunal heard the claim for breach of contract and determined it was not well-founded, dismissing it after a two-day hearing.
Facts
The claimant brought claims of unfair dismissal and breach of contract against Quality Protects Children Limited. The hearing proceeded remotely via CVP over two days in June 2025. The claimant also made an application to strike out the respondent's response during the proceedings.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim upon the claimant's withdrawal during the hearing. The tribunal refused the claimant's application to strike out the respondent's response. After considering the evidence, the tribunal found the breach of contract claim was not well-founded and dismissed it.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant who withdraws their unfair dismissal claim during a hearing and fails to prove their remaining breach of contract claim will have both claims dismissed with no award.
Case details
- Case number
- 6008599/2024
- Decision date
- 26 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- charity
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No