Claimant v Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over three days and found the claim not well-founded. The dismissal was found to be fair within the statutory framework, with the tribunal determining that the respondent acted reasonably in treating the reason as sufficient for dismissal.
The breach of contract claim for wrongful dismissal was not well-founded. The tribunal concluded that the respondent was entitled to dismiss summarily and did not breach the claimant's contractual notice entitlement.
Facts
Mr Squires was employed by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and was dismissed. He brought claims for unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal. The tribunal heard evidence over three days in April 2024, with the claimant representing himself and the respondent represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims, finding them not well-founded. The dismissal was found to be fair and there was no breach of contract. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Practical note
A local authority employer successfully defended both unfair and wrongful dismissal claims after a three-day contested hearing, with the tribunal finding the dismissal procedurally and substantively fair.
Case details
- Case number
- 1804961/2023
- Decision date
- 11 April 2024
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No