Cases6009107/2024

Claimant v James Durrans & Sons Limited

12 March 2025Before Employment Judge A CloseMidlands Westremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal heard the case over two days and determined that the complaint of unfair dismissal under Part X Employment Rights Act 1996 was not well-founded. The judgment was given orally at the hearing with reasons provided to the parties.

Facts

Mr K Evans brought a claim of unfair dismissal against his former employer, James Durrans & Sons Limited. The claim was heard over two days by video hearing. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by a paid lay representative, Mr Gary Smith. Oral reasons for the judgment were provided at the conclusion of the hearing.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal complaint, finding it was not well-founded under Part X of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal gave its reasons orally at the hearing and the claim was dismissed in its entirety.

Practical note

Without full written reasons, the specific grounds for dismissal and the tribunal's analysis cannot be determined from this summary judgment.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

ERA 1996 Part X

Case details

Case number
6009107/2024
Decision date
12 March 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
2
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No