Claimant v British Airways Plc
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the case over three days and determined that the dismissal was not unfair. The judgment dismisses the unfair dismissal claim as not well-founded, indicating the tribunal found the respondent acted within the band of reasonable responses.
The tribunal dismissed the wrongful dismissal claim as not well-founded. This indicates the tribunal found that the dismissal was not in breach of contract and that British Airways had grounds to dismiss without notice or had paid appropriate notice.
Facts
Mr Plevniak was employed by British Airways Plc and was dismissed. He brought claims for unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal. The case was heard over three days at Watford Employment Tribunal via video hearing in September 2024, with both parties legally represented by solicitors.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both the unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal claims, finding them not well-founded. The tribunal heard evidence and determined that British Airways acted reasonably in dismissing Mr Plevniak and did not breach his contract of employment.
Practical note
This case demonstrates that where an employer can show reasonable grounds for dismissal and follows proper procedure, claims for both unfair and wrongful dismissal will fail even after a full contested hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 3314336/2023
- Decision date
- 12 September 2024
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor