Claimant v The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days and dismissed the unfair dismissal claim. The judgment was delivered orally with no written reasons provided in this document.
Facts
Mrs Akin-Taylor was dismissed by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. She brought a claim for unfair dismissal. The case was heard over two days by video hearing at the East London Hearing Centre. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
Employment Judge Byrne dismissed the unfair dismissal claim after a two-day hearing. The judgment was delivered orally at the conclusion of the hearing with reasons not provided in writing unless requested within 14 days.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant's unfair dismissal claim against a professional body was unsuccessful after a full merits hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 6007501/2024
- Decision date
- 31 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No