Claimant v Peartree Cleaning Services Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well founded. The case was fully heard and the tribunal determined that the respondent's dismissal of the claimant was not unfair.
The claimant chose not to pursue the complaint of breach of contract in relation to notice pay. The claim was dismissed upon withdrawal.
Facts
Ms Marques was dismissed by Peartree Cleaning Services Limited. She brought claims for unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal (notice pay). The matter proceeded to a full merits hearing conducted remotely via CVP at London Central Employment Tribunal. The claimant was represented by her union (GMB) and the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it not well-founded. The wrongful dismissal claim was withdrawn by the claimant during proceedings and dismissed upon withdrawal. No compensation was awarded.
Practical note
Union representation does not guarantee success in unfair dismissal claims where the employer can demonstrate the dismissal was fair and procedurally sound.
Case details
- Case number
- 2227013/2024
- Decision date
- 15 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- union