Cases2402422/2024

Claimant v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

28 January 2025Before Employment Judge BarkerLiverpool

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded. The claimant was not unfairly dismissed. Reasons were given orally at the hearing but not recorded in the written judgment.

Facts

Mr Arrowsmith brought a claim of unfair dismissal against the Department for Work and Pensions. The case was heard over two days in Liverpool. Oral reasons were given at the hearing explaining why the dismissal was found to be fair.

Decision

The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded and dismissed the claim. The claimant was not unfairly dismissed. Detailed reasons were provided orally but are not recorded in this written judgment.

Practical note

This judgment offers limited learning as it contains only the decision without written reasons, demonstrating the importance of requesting written reasons at hearings.

Case details

Case number
2402422/2024
Decision date
28 January 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
2
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
central government
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep