Case 1405069/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr R. Lyford (lay representative) v Respondent — 2021
- Case reference
- 1405069/2019
- Decision date
- 26 February 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Smail Appearances
- Venue
- Exeter
Parties
1 namedClaimant
Mr R. Lyford (lay representative)
Respondent
- —
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal considered a single unfair dismissal claim brought by Mr P Cowles against EMS Waste Services Limited. Sitting at Exeter and chaired by Employment Judge Smail, the tribunal gave judgment on 18 February 2021, with the decision sent to the parties on 26 February 2021.
The tribunal's substantive finding was straightforward: it held that the dismissal was not unfair. On that basis, the unfair dismissal claim was dismissed. The extracted judgment contains no further reasoning, no separate remedy assessment, and no reference to any additional claims or statutory tests.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal stated: 'The dismissal was not unfair. The claim is dismissed.' | Dismissed | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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