Cases2213425/2023

Claimant v MBA Michael Bailey Associates UK Ltd

28 January 2025Before Employment Judge P KlimovLondon Centralin person

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Discrimination Arising from Disability (s.15)(disability)dismissed on withdrawal

The claimant withdrew this complaint of discrimination arising from disability, and it was dismissed by the tribunal pursuant to Rule 51 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024.

Unlawful Deduction from Wagesdismissed on withdrawal

The claimant withdrew this complaint of unauthorised deduction from wages under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, and it was dismissed pursuant to Rule 51.

Facts

The claimant brought claims including discrimination arising from disability and unauthorised deduction from wages against the respondent company. The case proceeded to a full merits hearing over six days in January 2025 before a full tribunal panel. During the hearing, the claimant withdrew two of his claims.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the withdrawn claims (discrimination arising from disability and unauthorised deduction from wages) pursuant to Rule 51 of the Procedure Rules. All other complaints brought by the claimant were found not to be well-founded and were dismissed by the tribunal.

Practical note

A self-represented claimant bringing disability discrimination and wage claims was unsuccessful, with some claims withdrawn during the hearing and all others dismissed on their merits after a six-day hearing.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Equality Act 2010 s.15Employment Rights Act 1996 s.13Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 Rule 51

Case details

Case number
2213425/2023
Decision date
28 January 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
6
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
professional services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep

Claimant representation

Represented
No