Case 6013673/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr I Gothard v Tom W Beaumont Limited Heard at Leeds by CVP — 2025
- Case reference
- 6013673/2024
- Decision date
- 27 May 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Shulman REPRESENTATION
- Venue
- Leeds
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr I Gothard
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant was employed as a driver from 12 October 2020 until his dismissal on 15 July 2024. The tribunal found that the reason for dismissal was conduct, specifically the claimant's refusal to cooperate concerning information about a doctor's appointment after he had initially refused a job on 26 June 2024.
The tribunal found that the respondent adopted fair procedures, including a disciplinary hearing, an adjournment, and a right of appeal which the claimant did not take up. It concluded that the claimant's refusal to assist the respondent about the appointment left the respondent with no alternative than dismissal, and dismissed the unfair dismissal claim.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Recorded from the judgment. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- Section 98(1)(2)(b) Employment Relations Act 1996
- Section 98(4) Employment Relations Act 1996
Official outcome judgment PDF
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