Claimant v Sodexo Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days and determined that the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well founded. The tribunal must have concluded that the respondent demonstrated a potentially fair reason for dismissal and acted reasonably in treating that reason as sufficient to dismiss.
The tribunal determined that the complaint of breach of contract in relation to notice pay was not well founded. The respondent must have demonstrated that it properly paid notice or that no contractual notice pay was due to the claimant.
Facts
Mr Osayi brought claims of unfair dismissal and breach of contract for notice pay against Sodexo Limited. The case was heard over two days by video hearing. Both parties were legally represented, with the claimant represented by a solicitor and the respondent by counsel. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both sides.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims, finding that the unfair dismissal complaint was not well founded and that the breach of contract claim relating to notice pay was also not well founded. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.
Practical note
Without written reasons, the key takeaway is limited, but the case demonstrates the importance of employers being able to demonstrate both a fair reason for dismissal and compliance with contractual notice obligations.
Case details
- Case number
- 2303778/2023
- Decision date
- 12 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Sodexo Limited
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor