Cases2400037/2024

Claimant v Asda Stores Limited

31 March 2025Before Employment Judge ChildeManchester

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Direct Discrimination(age)failed

The tribunal found the complaint of direct age discrimination was not well-founded. Reasons were given orally but not provided in written form.

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded. Reasons were given orally but not provided in written form.

Breach of Contractfailed

The tribunal found the complaint of breach of contract was not well-founded. Reasons were given orally but not provided in written form.

Facts

Mr Wilcox brought claims against Asda Stores Limited relating to his dismissal. He alleged direct age discrimination, unfair dismissal, and breach of contract. The case was heard over five days before a full tribunal panel with both parties represented by counsel.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed all three claims brought by the claimant. The tribunal found that none of the complaints - direct age discrimination, unfair dismissal, or breach of contract - were well-founded. Detailed reasons were provided orally at the hearing.

Practical note

A claimant challenging dismissal on grounds of age discrimination and unfair dismissal must establish the factual and legal basis for their claims to succeed before a tribunal.

Case details

Case number
2400037/2024
Decision date
31 March 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
5
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
retail
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister