Claimant v Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited
Outcome
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