Case 2307219/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Festus Olatoye v University Schools Trust — 2022
- Case reference
- 2307219/2020
- Decision date
- 9 December 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge McLaren Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Festus Olatoye
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr Olatoye applied on 13 December 2022 for reconsideration of the judgment sent to the parties on 9 December 2022. Employment Judge McLaren Date refused the application, holding that there was no reasonable prospect of the original decision to dismiss the wrongful dismissal claim, made on withdrawal by the claimant, being varied or revoked.
The judge recorded that the claimant said he had been distracted during the hearing by personal circumstances, but those matters had been taken into account and he had been given a long break. The position on withdrawal had been clearly explained to him at the time. The reasons also noted that the claim form had included a claim for failure to pay notice period and that the claimant had clearly confirmed that this was withdrawn.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrongful dismissal | The tribunal refused reconsideration of the original decision to dismiss the wrongful dismissal claim after the claimant withdrew it. The reasons also noted that the claim form had included a claim for failure to pay notice period, which the claimant confirmed was withdrawn. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 72
Official outcome judgment PDF
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