Claimant v Virgin Active Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded and dismissed the claim. The respondent successfully defended the dismissal.
The tribunal found the claimant's claim of direct race discrimination was not well founded and dismissed it. The evidence did not establish that the claimant was treated less favourably because of race.
Facts
Miss Nasr brought claims of unfair dismissal and direct race discrimination against Virgin Active Limited. The case was heard over four days by video in January 2025. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims, finding them not well-founded. The unfair dismissal claim failed on its merits and the direct race discrimination claim was not established.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant failed to establish either unfair dismissal or race discrimination against a gym/fitness operator represented by counsel.
Case details
- Case number
- 2201648/2024
- Decision date
- 6 February 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 4
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No