Claimant v Tesco Stores Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the dismissal was fair. The judgment does not provide detailed reasoning in this version as only oral reasons were given at the hearing and written reasons were not requested within the 14-day period.
The tribunal found no victimisation occurred. The judgment does not provide detailed reasoning in this version as only oral reasons were given at the hearing and written reasons were not requested within the 14-day period.
Facts
Mrs J Rajesh brought claims against her former employer Tesco Stores Limited for unfair dismissal and victimisation. The case was heard over three days by video hearing at East London Hearing Centre. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel. The judgment provides no detailed facts as only oral reasons were given.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims finding that the dismissal was fair and that no victimisation had occurred. Detailed written reasons were not produced as neither party requested them within the 14-day period following the oral judgment.
Practical note
This case demonstrates the importance of requesting written reasons where a party may wish to understand the tribunal's detailed findings or consider an appeal, particularly where a self-represented claimant loses against a represented respondent.
Case details
- Case number
- 6002500/2024
- Decision date
- 30 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No