Cases→3312217/2023

Claimant v North Northamptonshire Council

30 January 2025Before Employment Judge HuntBury Saint Edmundsin person

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found the claim of unfair dismissal under Part X of the Employment Rights Act 1996 not well-founded and dismissed it. Reasons were given orally at the hearing.

Facts

Ms Seaward brought a claim of unfair dismissal against North Northamptonshire Council. The case was heard over three days in January 2025. The claimant was represented by Mr R. Seaward (likely a family member acting as lay representative) and the respondent was represented by Mr O. Fuller (solicitor).

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it not well-founded. The tribunal gave oral reasons at the hearing but did not provide written reasons in the judgment.

Practical note

This case resulted in a complete loss for the claimant on the unfair dismissal claim after a three-day hearing.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Rights Act 1996 Part X

Case details

Case number
3312217/2023
Decision date
30 January 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
3
Classification
contested

Respondent

Name
North Northamptonshire Council
Sector
public sector
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep
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