Claimant v The Riverside Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal considered the evidence relating to the claimant's dismissal and determined that it did not constitute unfair dismissal. The reasons were given orally at the hearing, and no written reasons were requested at that time.
The tribunal found that the claimant's suspension was not an act of direct discrimination because of race. The respondent had legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons for the suspension.
The tribunal determined that the investigation into the claimant's conduct was not an act of direct discrimination because of race. The investigation was conducted for legitimate reasons unconnected to the claimant's race.
The tribunal concluded that the claimant's dismissal was not an act of direct discrimination because of race. The decision to dismiss was based on legitimate conduct issues and not influenced by the claimant's race.
The tribunal found that the dismissal was not an act of victimisation. The respondent had not subjected the claimant to a detriment because he had done a protected act.
Facts
The claimant, Mr Ahmed, was employed by The Riverside Group Limited. He was suspended and subject to a conduct investigation, which ultimately led to his dismissal. The claimant brought claims of unfair dismissal, race discrimination relating to his suspension, investigation and dismissal, and victimisation arising from his dismissal.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all of the claimant's claims. The tribunal found that the dismissal was not unfair, that none of the acts complained of constituted direct race discrimination, and that the dismissal was not an act of victimisation. The reasons for the decision were given orally at the hearing.
Practical note
A claimant appearing in person against represented opposition faces significant challenges in establishing discrimination claims where the employer can demonstrate legitimate non-discriminatory reasons for suspension, investigation and dismissal.
Case details
- Case number
- 2602477/2023
- Decision date
- 26 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 4
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No