Claimant v HUGO BOSS UK Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the case over two days with full merits hearing. The claimant represented himself and the respondent was represented by a solicitor. After considering all evidence and submissions, the tribunal found that the dismissal was fair and dismissed the claim.
Facts
Mr A Abid brought an unfair dismissal claim against his former employer HUGO BOSS UK Limited. The case was heard over two days via video hearing at the Midlands West Employment Tribunal. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by a solicitor. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Decision
Employment Judge Fitzgerald dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding in favour of the respondent. The tribunal concluded that the dismissal was fair after hearing evidence and submissions from both parties over two days.
Practical note
Even with a two-day full merits hearing, an unrepresented claimant challenging a well-resourced retail employer with professional legal representation was unsuccessful in establishing unfair dismissal.
Case details
- Case number
- 6013287/2025
- Decision date
- 9 January 2026
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No