Cases6011000/2024

Claimant v ELG Metals UK Ltd

30 April 2025Before Employment Judge JamesNorth East Regionremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal heard evidence and submissions on the unfair dismissal claim under s.94 Employment Rights Act 1996. After considering all the evidence, the tribunal concluded that the dismissal was not unfair. The claim was not upheld and was dismissed.

Facts

Mr Stewart brought a claim of unfair dismissal against ELG Metals UK Ltd under s.94 Employment Rights Act 1996. The case was heard remotely by video link at Sheffield. Mr Stewart represented himself while the respondent was represented by their Head of Operations. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding that the dismissal was not unfair under s.94 Employment Rights Act 1996. The claim was not upheld and no compensation was awarded.

Practical note

The tribunal found the dismissal to be fair after hearing evidence from both parties, resulting in the dismissal of the unfair dismissal claim.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 s.94

Case details

Case number
6011000/2024
Decision date
30 April 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
manufacturing
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No