Claimant v Forrester (Sales) Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant was fairly dismissed. The reasons given orally at the hearing supported this conclusion, though detailed written reasons were not provided in this judgment.
The tribunal determined that the claimant was not entitled to notice pay. This claim for breach of contract failed and was dismissed.
Facts
Mrs J Goodwin brought claims for unfair dismissal and breach of contract against her former employer Forrester (Sales) Limited. The case was heard over two days in Liverpool in March 2025. The claimant was represented by a lay representative, Mr Goodwin, while the respondent was represented by a solicitor, Mr Ottley. The tribunal heard oral evidence and submissions from both parties.
Decision
Employment Judge Barker dismissed both claims. The tribunal found that the claimant had been fairly dismissed, and therefore her unfair dismissal claim failed. The tribunal also determined that the claimant was not entitled to notice pay, so her breach of contract claim also failed.
Practical note
This case demonstrates that a dismissal can be procedurally and substantively fair, defeating both unfair dismissal and notice pay claims where summary dismissal for gross misconduct is justified.
Case details
- Case number
- 6018921/2024
- Decision date
- 26 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep