Case 2305973/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S Catchpole v King’s College London — 2025
- Case reference
- 2305973/2024
- Decision date
- 14 April 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge T Perry Judgment
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr S Catchpole
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal refused Mr Catchpole's application dated 28 April 2025 for reconsideration of the judgment sent on 14 April 2025. Employment Judge T Perry held there was no reasonable prospect of the original decision being varied or revoked.
The judge rejected the claimant's points about when he became aware of the change of role, his internet searches, Bethan Jones' medical leave dates, and the fact he had been told by HR that the change was allowed. The reasons state that the claimant's October 2023 grievance already showed awareness of the role changes, and that those points added nothing to the arguments already made.
In considering the original decision, the judge referred to Palmer v Southend-on-Sea Borough Council [1984] IRLR 119. The tribunal said the analysis of the extent of the delays in the case, and the claimant's failure to seek advice earlier, remained unaffected. The judge also said Humby v Barts Health NHS Trust [2024] EAT 17 was not of significant assistance and noted that Hogg v Dover College type claims were not widely known about. The reconsideration refusal leaves the original 14 April 2025 judgment in place.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of contract | The supplied PDF is a reconsideration refusal and does not restate the original substantive decision. Dismissal is inferred from the refusal to vary or revoke the 14 April 2025 judgment. | Dismissed | — | — |
| Unfair dismissal | The supplied PDF is a reconsideration refusal and does not restate the original substantive decision. Dismissal is inferred from the refusal to vary or revoke the 14 April 2025 judgment. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Palmer v Southend-on-Sea Borough Council [1984] IRLR 119
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