Claimant v Oktra Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim was not well-founded and dismissed it. The tribunal determined that the respondent's dismissal was fair after hearing evidence and submissions from both parties at the full merits hearing.
The tribunal found the claims were not well-founded and dismissed them. After hearing evidence, the tribunal concluded the respondent had not made unlawful deductions from the claimant's wages.
The tribunal found the claims were not well-founded and dismissed them. The tribunal determined the respondent had not breached the claimant's contract after considering the evidence and arguments presented.
Facts
Mr K Brazier brought claims against his former employer Oktra Limited for unfair dismissal, unlawful deductions from wages, and breach of contract. The case was heard remotely via Cloud Video Platform at London Central Employment Tribunal. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel Ms J Franklin.
Decision
Employment Judge Joffe dismissed all of the claimant's claims, finding them not well-founded after a one-day hearing. The tribunal concluded the dismissal was fair and that there were no unlawful deductions from wages or breaches of contract.
Practical note
This judgment demonstrates that a self-represented claimant faces significant challenges when opposing represented respondents, particularly in establishing the substantive merits of unfair dismissal and wage claims.
Case details
- Case number
- 6003929/2024
- Decision date
- 7 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Oktra Limited
- Sector
- construction
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No