Mr J Wharnsby v Fire Brigades Union and others

Case Numbers: 3205408/2022, 2304357/2022, 2307994/2023, 2303057/2024 and 6004466/2024

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr Jon Wharnsby Respondents: (1) Fire Brigades Union (2) Shing Tuk David Shek (3) Jon Lambe (4) Ross McLaren Heard at: East London Hearing Centre On: 12 July 2024 and 16 August 2024 Before: Employment Judge B Beyzade Representation For the Claimant: In person (supported by Miss Douse) For the Respondents: Mr Stuart Brittenden KC, Counsel

JUDGMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL The judgment of the tribunal is that: 1.1. The claimant’s amendment applications dated 10 November 2023 and 22 February 2024 are dismissed on withdrawal by the claimant. 1.2. the claimant’s complaints of (a) pregnancy or maternity discrimination pursuant to the Equality Act 2010 (b) unjustifiable discipline pursuant to sections 64 and 65 of the Trade Union an...

REASONS Introduction

1. The claimant initially presented two claims on 19 October 2022 (case number 3205408/2022) and 27 November 2022 (case number 2304357/2022), which were consolidated by order dated 26 May 2023. The respondent resisted those claims, and they were listed for a 10-day Final Hearing at London East Employment Tribunal between 09 September 2025 and 24 September 2025.