Mr J Hamilton v The Council of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne: 2501119/2022

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 2501119/2022
Mr J HamiltonClaimantThe Council of the City of Newcastle upon TyneRespondent
Employment Judge LangridgeMr M BrainMs D NeweyMs L Dawson (instructed by Counsel) for claimantMr J McHugh (instructed by Counsel) for respondentDate 15 May 2023

JUDGMENT

[1]The claimant was fairly dismissed by the respondent.[2]The respondent did not breach the claimant’s contract when dismissing him without notice on the grounds of gross misconduct.[3]The claimant’s discrimination claim under section 15 Equality Act 2010 is not well-founded and fails.[4]All claims are dismissed. Note - Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. Case Number: 2501119/2022