Cases6003932/2024

Claimant v Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited

3 March 2025Before Employment Judge R AdkinsonMidlands Easthybrid

Outcome

Claimant fails

Facts

Miss Blockley brought employment tribunal claims against Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited. The case proceeded to a full merits hearing over two days, with the claimant appearing in person and the respondent represented by counsel. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties. Following the hearing, the claimant also made an application for a preparation time order.

Decision

Employment Judge Adkinson dismissed all of the claimant's claims against the respondent. The tribunal also dismissed the claimant's application for a preparation time order. Oral reasons were given at the hearing but written reasons were not provided in the judgment document.

Practical note

This case demonstrates the importance of legal representation when facing experienced counsel, as the unrepresented claimant's claims were dismissed and her costs application rejected.

Case details

Case number
6003932/2024
Decision date
3 March 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
2
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No