Claimant v Stoneworld Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
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.
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
- Name
- Stoneworld Ltd
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No