Claimant v Lincoln UTC
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was fair. The respondent followed a proper process and had reasonable grounds for dismissing the claimant. The dismissal fell within the range of reasonable responses available to a reasonable employer in the circumstances.
Facts
Miss Stephanie Faulkner was employed by Lincoln UTC, an educational institution. She was dismissed from her employment and brought a claim for unfair dismissal. The hearing took place on 9 January 2025 before Employment Judge McTigue sitting alone in Lincoln. The claimant represented herself and the respondent was represented by its College Principal, Mr Stuart Hamer.
Decision
The tribunal found that the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded and that the claimant was fairly dismissed. The judgment was delivered orally at the hearing with reasons given, though written reasons were not requested at that time.
Practical note
A dismissal by an educational institution can be fair where the employer acts within the band of reasonable responses, even when the claimant is unrepresented.
Case details
- Case number
- 6010871/2024
- Decision date
- 9 January 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Lincoln UTC
- Sector
- education
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No