Claimant v Smartcomms SC Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days and concluded that the dismissal was fair. The judgment provides no further detail on the reasoning, but the claim was dismissed after a full merits hearing with a panel of three.
Facts
Mr Salkiewicz brought a claim for unfair dismissal against his former employer Smartcomms SC Limited. The case proceeded to a full merits hearing before a three-person tribunal panel over two days via video. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding that the dismissal was fair. No written reasons for the decision are provided in this judgment, which appears to be a summary judgment only.
Practical note
Self-represented claimants face significant challenges when opposed by legally represented employers, particularly in unfair dismissal cases where the burden of proof and procedural requirements are complex.
Case details
- Case number
- 6018712/2024
- Decision date
- 11 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No