Claimant v Jaguar Land Rover Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair after a 2-day hearing. The reasons were given orally but not provided in the written judgment. The claim was brought by an unrepresented claimant against a major employer represented by counsel.
Facts
Mr Mitchell brought an unfair dismissal claim against Jaguar Land Rover Ltd, a major automotive manufacturer. The case was heard over two days in October 2024. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel. The judgment was given orally at the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal found in favour of the claimant and determined that the dismissal was unfair. Full reasons were given orally at the hearing. A separate remedy hearing will be listed to determine the compensation due to the claimant.
Practical note
Even against a major employer with professional representation, an unrepresented claimant can succeed in an unfair dismissal claim where the tribunal finds the dismissal procedurally or substantively unfair.
Case details
- Case number
- 1305978/2024
- Decision date
- 30 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No