Miss J Sperry v J D Wetherspoon plc (England and Wales : Unfair Dismissal) [2025] UKET 1604121/2024 (26 May 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and did not establish a fair reason for dismissal, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Citation: [2025] UKET 1604121/2024
Parties: Claimant: Miss J Sperry; Respondent: J D Wetherspoon plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 26 May 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Miss J Sperry

Claimant

J D Wetherspoon plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the dismissal of Miss J Sperry by J D Wetherspoon plc was unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and did not establish a fair reason for dismissal, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal