Claimant v WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the complaint of unfair dismissal under Part X of the Employment Rights Act 1996 was not well founded. The claim was dismissed after a two-day hearing with full representation. The tribunal heard evidence and arguments but concluded the dismissal was fair or the claim otherwise failed on its merits.
Facts
Mr Menzil brought an unfair dismissal claim against his former employer, WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd. The case proceeded to a two-day remote video hearing held at Welshpool in February 2025. The claimant was represented by a lay representative, Ms Menzil, while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
After hearing evidence and submissions over two days, Employment Judge G Hughes found that the unfair dismissal complaint was not well founded and dismissed the claim. Reasons were given orally at the hearing, and written reasons would only be provided if requested within 14 days.
Practical note
Even with lay representation, claimants bringing unfair dismissal claims against large employers represented by counsel face a significant evidential burden to establish that their dismissal was unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 1600658/2024
- Decision date
- 20 February 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep