Cases2403697/2024

Claimant v Stoneworld Ltd

4 March 2025Before Employment Judge SerrManchesterremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal heard evidence and argument from both parties and determined that the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded. The judgment was delivered orally with detailed reasons provided at the hearing.

Unlawful Deduction from Wagesfailed

The tribunal heard evidence and argument from both parties and determined that the complaint of unauthorised deductions from wages was not well-founded. The judgment was delivered orally with detailed reasons provided at the hearing.

Facts

C M Ross brought claims against Stoneworld Ltd for unfair dismissal and unauthorised deductions from wages. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by an employment law consultant. The hearing took place remotely via CVP and lasted one day.

Decision

The tribunal found both complaints not well-founded and dismissed them. Reasons were given orally at the hearing. Both the unfair dismissal claim and the wages deduction claim failed on the merits.

Practical note

This case illustrates the importance of properly evidencing both dismissal fairness and wages claims, particularly where a claimant is self-represented and the respondent has professional assistance.

Case details

Case number
2403697/2024
Decision date
4 March 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
manufacturing
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No