Claimant v Royal Mail Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days and determined that the claimant was not unfairly dismissed. The respondent satisfied the tribunal that it had a fair reason for dismissal and acted reasonably in treating that reason as sufficient to justify dismissal.
The claimant claimed he was entitled to notice pay. The tribunal found against the claimant, determining he was not entitled to payment of his notice monies, likely because the dismissal was for gross misconduct justifying summary dismissal without notice.
Facts
Mr Healy was dismissed by Royal Mail Group Limited. He brought claims of unfair dismissal and breach of contract, seeking notice pay. The case was heard over two days by video hearing at the Manchester Employment Tribunal with Mr Healy representing himself and Royal Mail represented by a solicitor.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims. The tribunal found that the respondent had a fair reason for dismissal and acted reasonably. The tribunal also found that Mr Healy was not entitled to notice pay, indicating the dismissal was likely for gross misconduct.
Practical note
A self-represented postal worker was unable to establish unfair dismissal or entitlement to notice pay against Royal Mail, with the tribunal finding the dismissal was fair and lawful summary dismissal.
Case details
- Case number
- 6014819/2024
- Decision date
- 4 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No