Claimant v Gravesham Borough Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days and dismissed the unfair dismissal claim under s.98 Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal found the dismissal to be fair after considering the evidence and submissions from both parties.
Facts
Mr Purdue brought a claim of unfair dismissal against Gravesham Borough Council under s.98 ERA 1996. The case was heard over two days by video hearing. The claimant represented himself while the respondent council was represented by counsel. Oral reasons were given at the conclusion of the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it not well-founded. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions from both parties over two days before reaching its decision. Oral reasons were provided at the hearing.
Practical note
This is a straightforward dismissal case where the tribunal found the dismissal to be fair after a full merits hearing with the claimant self-representing against a local authority represented by counsel.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2303694/2024
- Decision date
- 28 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No