Case 6019970/2025 · Employment Tribunal
In person For the v Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited — 2026
- Case reference
- 6019970/2025
- Decision date
- 6 August 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Smith Appearances
Parties
2 namedClaimant
In person For the
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt the preliminary hearing on 25 June 2026, Miss B Moulds withdrew her claims against Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited for a redundancy payment, notice pay, holiday pay and arrears of pay for the period 5 August to 11 December 2024. The withdrawal followed a discussion of those claims. The tribunal explained the consequences of withdrawal, and she confirmed her decision.
The tribunal applied rule 51 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, which requires dismissal following withdrawal unless an exception applies. Miss Moulds had not expressed a wish to reserve the right to bring the same or substantially the same claims again, and had not argued that dismissal would be contrary to the interests of justice. The tribunal found no reason why dismissal would be contrary to the interests of justice. It therefore dismissed these claims upon withdrawal, without deciding their merits. The written summary reasons record no monetary award.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redundancy | Dismissed upon withdrawal under rule 51; no determination of the merits. | Withdrawn | — | — |
| Breach of contract | Notice pay claim, dismissed upon withdrawal under rule 51. The reasons do not specify its legal basis. | Withdrawn | — | — |
| Holiday pay | Dismissed upon withdrawal under rule 51; no determination of the merits. | Withdrawn | — | — |
| Unlawful deduction from wages | Arrears of pay claim for 5 August to 11 December 2024, dismissed upon withdrawal under rule 51. The reasons do not specify its legal basis. | Withdrawn | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- Rule 51, Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024: dismissal following withdrawal
- Rule 60(4A)(b)(i), Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024: written summary reasons
Official outcome judgment PDF
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