Claimant v Staffline Recruitment Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The Tribunal concluded that there was no clear evidence about when Ms Altun first alleged racist words were used against her by Ms Haddad. The Tribunal found that Ms Haddad had not used any racist language towards Ms Altun, and this finding, along with other factors, led to reduced credibility of Ms Altun's evidence overall.
The Tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim following a full merits hearing. The full reasoning is contained in separate written reasons sent in May 2025, but the Tribunal found against the claimant on all her complaints.
Facts
Ms Altun brought discrimination and unfair dismissal claims against Staffline Recruitment Ltd and four individuals. A key dispute concerned an alleged assault incident between Ms Altun and the third respondent Ms Haddad, where Ms Altun alleged racist language was used against her. The Tribunal heard evidence over five days in February 2025 with final deliberations in March 2025. Ms Altun was self-represented and the Tribunal made adjustments to accommodate her. Following dismissal of all her claims, Ms Altun applied for reconsideration.
Decision
The reconsideration application was refused. The Employment Judge found no procedural mishap and concluded Ms Altun had received a full and fair hearing. The Tribunal had properly considered all available evidence including police reports, and there was no reasonable prospect of the original decision being varied or revoked. The judge addressed each of Ms Altun's complaints about the process and found them to be inaccurate or misconceived.
Practical note
A reconsideration application must identify either a procedural mishap or new evidence; disagreement with findings of fact or credibility assessments made after a full hearing will not justify reconsideration.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 1403637/2023
- Decision date
- 7 March 2025
- Hearing type
- reconsideration
- Hearing days
- 7
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No