Claimant v Mitie Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days and determined that the claim for unfair dismissal was not well founded. The respondent successfully defended the claim with representation from counsel, while the claimant appeared in person. The tribunal dismissed the claim after considering all evidence and submissions.
Facts
Mr Catterall brought an unfair dismissal claim against his former employer, Mitie Limited. The case was heard over two days by video hearing. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel. Oral reasons were given at the hearing and no written reasons were requested within the 14-day period.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it was not well founded. The employment judge sat alone and delivered oral reasons at the conclusion of the two-day hearing, finding in favour of the respondent.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant was unable to establish that his dismissal by Mitie Limited was unfair after a two-day hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 2403464/2024
- Decision date
- 29 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Mitie Limited
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No