Claimant v Venture Security Management Ltd t/a Venture Security
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the dismissal was not unfair. While the written reasons were not provided in this judgment, the claim was not well founded and did not succeed.
The tribunal found the claimant was entitled to his contractual notice period of three weeks. The respondent failed to pay notice pay, amounting to wrongful dismissal, and the claimant was awarded £1,500 (three weeks at £500 per week).
Facts
Mr Rogers was employed by Venture Security Management Ltd. His employment was terminated. He brought claims for unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal. The claimant represented himself at a two-day hearing in Southampton. The respondent was represented by Mr Lomas, who appeared to be a lay representative.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim as not well founded. However, the wrongful dismissal claim succeeded. The tribunal found the respondent failed to pay the claimant his contractual notice period of three weeks and awarded £1,500 (less tax and national insurance).
Practical note
A dismissal may be substantively and procedurally fair under unfair dismissal legislation, yet still constitute wrongful dismissal if contractual notice is not paid or worked.
Award breakdown
Case details
- Case number
- 1406064/2023
- Decision date
- 11 February 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Employment details
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No