Mr N Casson v Sussex Independent Financial Advisers Ltd

Case Number 2300056/2023

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Heard at: London South (by video hearing) On: 31 July 2023 Claimant: Mr Nicolas Casson Respondent: Sussex Independent Financial Advisers Ltd Before: Employment Judge Richter Representation: Claimant In person Respondent Miss Veimou (Solicitor)

JUDGMENT The claim of wrongful dismissal succeeds. The claimant is awarded £2,916.67 (gross) in lieu of notice.

REASONS Introduction 1.1 Mr Casson brings a claim for payment in lieu of notice in respect of his employment with Sussex Independent Financial Advisers Limited (“SIFA”). 1.2 It is agreed between the parties that Mr Casson commenced working with SIFA on 4 July 2022. 1.3 It is similarly agreed that his employment concluded on 7 th November 2022 although the exact nature of how his employment came...

2. Two principal issues arise in this case: 2.1Had Mr Casson completed his period of probation with SIFA? 2.1.1 It is agreed between the parties that if he had completed his probation then Mr Casson would be entitled to 3 months payment in lieu of notice if a finding is made he was dismissed. If however Mr Casson was still subject to a probationary period then similarly it is agreed that he was...