Cases6009575/2024

Claimant v Funeral Services Limited t/a Co-Op Funeralcare

28 February 2025Before Employment Judge R BraceCardiff

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found the claim was not well founded and dismissed it. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.

Discrimination Arising from Disability (s.15)(disability)failed

The tribunal found the claims under section 15 Equality Act 2010 were not well founded and dismissed them. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.

Facts

Mrs Williams brought claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination (section 15 claims for discrimination arising from disability) against her employer, Funeral Services Limited trading as Co-op Funeralcare. The case was heard over four days in Cardiff before a full tribunal panel.

Decision

The tribunal unanimously dismissed all claims, finding that neither the unfair dismissal claim nor the disability discrimination claims were well founded. The tribunal gave its reasons orally at the hearing.

Practical note

An unrepresented claimant in the funeral services sector was unsuccessful in establishing both unfair dismissal and discrimination arising from disability claims against Co-op Funeralcare.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Equality Act 2010 s.15

Case details

Case number
6009575/2024
Decision date
28 February 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
4
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
other
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No