Claimant v The Governing Body of Rowhill School
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the dismissals were fair. Oral reasons were given at the hearing but the tribunal determined the respondent's actions did not amount to unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Facts
Two claimants, L Riddell and K Tonks, brought claims of unfair dismissal against The Governing Body of Rowhill School. The hearing took place over two days by video. Ms Tonks represented both claimants while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims of unfair dismissal. Employment Judge Burge gave oral reasons at the hearing and found the dismissals were fair. No monetary awards were made to either claimant.
Practical note
Two school employees failed in their unfair dismissal claims against their school's governing body after a two-day hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 2303046/2024
- Decision date
- 23 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No