Claimant v London Fire Brigade
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the complaint of unfair constructive dismissal was not well-founded. The claimant did not establish that the respondent had fundamentally breached the contract of employment such as to entitle him to resign and treat himself as dismissed. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Facts
Mr Nash brought a claim of unfair constructive dismissal against the London Fire Brigade. The case was heard over two days by video. The claimant was represented by a friend, Mr Farrant, while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding that it was not well-founded. The tribunal determined that the claimant had not established that the respondent committed a fundamental breach of contract that entitled him to resign and claim constructive dismissal. Oral reasons were provided at the hearing.
Practical note
Constructive dismissal claims require proof of a fundamental breach of contract by the employer that goes to the root of the employment relationship and entitles the employee to resign.
Case details
- Case number
- 6015509/2024
- Decision date
- 23 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- London Fire Brigade
- Sector
- emergency services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep