Mr M Wallington v Asda Stores Limited — 2025

The claimant, a General Store Manager, was dismissed following allegations concerning conduct in the store. The tribunal found that conduct was the reason for dismissal and that the respondent had reasonable grounds for its belief, had carried out a reasonable investigation, and had acted within the range of reasonable responses in dismissing him.

The tribunal rejected arguments that differences in treatment of other staff or an earlier unrelated case rendered the dismissal unfair, accepting that the claimant's role as General Store Manager materially distinguished his position. The unfair dismissal complaint was therefore dismissed.

For the breach of contract claim concerning notice, the tribunal found that the claimant had conducted himself in a way amounting to a fundamental breach of contract and that the respondent was entitled to terminate without notice. That claim was also dismissed.