Claimant v Hillhouse Quarry Group Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant was not unfairly dismissed. The respondent demonstrated a potentially fair reason for dismissal and followed a fair procedure. The dismissal fell within the band of reasonable responses available to a reasonable employer in the circumstances.
Facts
Mr J Dow brought an unfair dismissal claim against Hillhouse Quarry Group Limited. The case was heard over two days in Glasgow before Employment Judge D Hoey. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by solicitor Mrs C Greig. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding that the claimant was not unfairly dismissed. The tribunal was satisfied that the respondent had a fair reason for dismissal and followed appropriate procedures. The decision to dismiss fell within the range of reasonable responses available to the employer.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant in a quarry industry dismissal case was unsuccessful against a legally represented employer who demonstrated fair reason and procedure for dismissal.
Case details
- Case number
- 4107470/2024
- Decision date
- 21 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No