Cases1400508/2024

Claimant v The White Horse Federation

24 April 2025Before Employment Judge David C. GardnerBristolremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal heard evidence over two days and concluded that the claimant's dismissal was fair. The claim was not well founded and was dismissed.

Facts

Mark Fletcher brought an unfair dismissal claim against The White Horse Federation, an education sector employer. The claimant applied for a privacy order under rule 49 which was refused. The case proceeded to a full merits hearing over two days conducted remotely by video.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it was not well founded. The claimant was represented by a lay representative while the respondent was represented by counsel. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.

Practical note

The tribunal found the dismissal to be fair following a two-day hearing, with the claim being dismissed in its entirety.

Case details

Case number
1400508/2024
Decision date
24 April 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
2
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
education
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep