Claimant v Asda Stores Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence and submissions at a full merits hearing. After considering the facts and the law, Employment Judge Quickfall determined that the unfair dismissal claim was not well founded and dismissed it.
Facts
Mr Pierucki brought a claim of unfair dismissal against his former employer, Asda Stores Limited. The case proceeded to a full merits hearing at Leicester Employment Tribunal on 19 March 2025. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge Quickfall dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it was not well founded. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties before reaching its decision. No written reasons were provided at the time of judgment.
Practical note
An unfair dismissal claim against a major retailer was unsuccessful after a full merits hearing where the claimant faced represented opposition while acting in person.
Case details
- Case number
- 6020600/2024
- Decision date
- 20 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No