Claimant v Svella Connect Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaints of direct race discrimination were not well founded after a 4-day hearing. The claimant represented himself and was unable to establish that less favourable treatment occurred on grounds of race.
The tribunal determined the complaint of wrongful dismissal was not well founded, finding that the dismissal was lawful and did not breach the claimant's contract of employment.
Withdrawn by claimant during the hearing
Facts
Mr Nyawara brought claims against his former employer Svella Connect Limited for direct race discrimination, wrongful dismissal, and holiday pay. The case proceeded to a 4-day hearing by video before a full tribunal panel. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by a solicitor.
Decision
The tribunal unanimously dismissed both the direct race discrimination and wrongful dismissal complaints, finding them not well founded. The holiday pay complaint was dismissed after being withdrawn by the claimant during the hearing.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant was unable to establish direct race discrimination or wrongful dismissal despite a substantial 4-day hearing with a full panel.
Case details
- Case number
- 2400252/2024
- Decision date
- 25 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 4
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No