Claimant v Theatron Media T/A The Castle Cinema
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim for automatic unfair dismissal was unfounded. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions over three days and determined that the claimant did not establish the grounds for automatic unfair dismissal.
Facts
The claimant was employed by Theatron Media trading as The Castle Cinema. The claimant brought a claim for automatic unfair dismissal. The case was heard over three days by video hearing with both parties represented by counsel. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim for automatic unfair dismissal, finding it unfounded. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties before reaching its decision. No written reasons were provided as none were requested at the hearing.
Practical note
A claim for automatic unfair dismissal requires the claimant to establish the statutory grounds, and the tribunal will carefully scrutinize the evidence even where both parties are legally represented.
Case details
- Case number
- 6006151/2024
- Decision date
- 30 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- media
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister