Case 3312196/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Mr K Valiente v Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited — 2025
- Case reference
- 3312196/2023
- Decision date
- 8 March 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Gumbiti-Zimuto Appearances
- Venue
- Reading
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr K Valiente
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claim before Employment Judge Gumbiti-Zimuto was a single complaint of unfair dismissal by Mr K Valiente against Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited. The hearing took place at Reading on 25 and 26 February 2025.
The written judgment records that the claimant’s complaint of unfair dismissal was not well founded and was dismissed. The record does not set out the tribunal’s substantive reasoning, because the reasons were given orally at the hearing and no written reasons were provided in the published record.
No monetary award is recorded in the judgment, and the decision contains no separate remedy assessment. The written record also notes that written reasons would only be provided if requested in accordance with the tribunal’s usual practice.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Recorded from the judgment. | Dismissed | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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