Miss L Bermingham v The Sidmouth Club: 6000647/2024
Case Number: 6000647/2024 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Miss L. Bermingham Respondent: The Sidmouth Club Heard at: Exeter (in private, by telephone) On: 25 September 2024 Before: Employment Judge Smail Appearances For the Claimant: In person, For the Respondent: Mr Salter, Treasurer It is the Respondent’s case that redundancy was the reason for the dismissal. The Respondent no longer had a need, they say, for a paid Bar Steward, replacing the duties with volunteers. They had received advice that this was not a redundancy situation because the duties were nonetheless performed albeit by volunteers. This seemed wrong to the Judge. There was a reduction in the need for employees to perform the role. Hence a redundancy payment is due. This is without prejudice to the Claimant’s case that the dismissal was unfair and discriminatory. PRELIMINARY HEARING JUDGMENT The Respondent must pay the Claimant a redundancy payment of £969.18 within 14 days. Employment Judge Smail 25 September 2024 11 October 2024 By Mr J McCormick 1 of 1