Claimant v John Lewis Plc
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the dismissal was fair and the respondent had followed proper procedures and acted reasonably in treating the reason as sufficient for dismissal.
The tribunal found no evidence that age was a factor in the claimant's treatment or dismissal. The respondent demonstrated legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons for its actions.
The tribunal concluded that race played no part in the decision-making process leading to dismissal or any treatment of the claimant.
The tribunal was not satisfied that sex discrimination occurred. The respondent's treatment of the claimant was not influenced by her gender.
Facts
Miss Bayley was dismissed by John Lewis PLC and brought claims for unfair dismissal and direct discrimination on grounds of age, race and sex. She represented herself at a four-day hearing heard remotely by CVP before a full tribunal panel.
Decision
The tribunal unanimously dismissed all claims. They found the dismissal was fair and that there was no evidence of discrimination on any of the protected characteristics alleged.
Practical note
A claimant alleging multiple discrimination grounds must provide cogent evidence linking the protected characteristics to the adverse treatment; mere assertion is insufficient to succeed.
Case details
- Case number
- 2208551/2022
- Decision date
- 17 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 4
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- John Lewis Plc
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No