Claimant v Micro Focus Software UK Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the case over four days and determined that the claimant's complaint of unfair dismissal was not well founded. Reasons were given orally at the hearing. The tribunal dismissed the claim.
The tribunal heard evidence and submissions on age discrimination over four days and found the complaint not well founded. The tribunal concluded there was no unlawful age discrimination and dismissed the claim. Full reasons were provided orally.
Facts
Mr Cole brought claims against his former employer Micro Focus Software UK Limited alleging unfair dismissal and age discrimination. The case was heard over four days at Reading Employment Tribunal before a full panel. Mr Cole represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties.
Decision
The tribunal found that neither the unfair dismissal claim nor the age discrimination claim were well founded and dismissed both complaints. The tribunal gave its reasons orally at the conclusion of the hearing on 5 June 2025.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant bringing unfair dismissal and age discrimination claims against a technology company represented by counsel was unsuccessful on all claims after a four-day hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 3302930/2024
- Decision date
- 5 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 4
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No