Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of wrongful dismissal / breach of contract not well-founded after a two-day full merits hearing. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but are not recorded in this written judgment.
The tribunal found the complaint of direct age discrimination not well-founded after considering the evidence presented over the two-day hearing. Oral reasons were provided but not recorded in the written judgment.
The tribunal found the complaint of direct disability discrimination not well-founded after hearing evidence and submissions over two days. Detailed reasoning was given orally but is not included in this written judgment.
The tribunal found the complaint of failure to make reasonable adjustments not well-founded after considering the evidence at the full merits hearing. Oral reasons were provided at the hearing but are not recorded here.
Facts
Mr Hughes brought claims against his former employer Alten Ltd alleging wrongful dismissal, age discrimination, disability discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments. The case was heard over two days by a full tribunal panel. Mr Hughes represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all four claims brought by Mr Hughes, finding none of them well-founded. The tribunal provided oral reasons at the hearing but did not include written reasons in the judgment. All claims failed on their merits.
Practical note
Self-represented claimants bringing multiple discrimination claims alongside breach of contract claims face significant evidential and legal challenges, particularly when opposed by professionally represented respondents.
Case details
- Case number
- 1306316/2023
- Decision date
- 1 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Alten Ltd
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No