Mr S Vozmitels v The Highland Council

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS (SCOTLAND) Case No: 8001321/2025 Held in Glasgow via Cloud Video Platform (CVP) on 2, 3, 4 and 5 March 2026 Employment Judge M Kearns Tribunal Members: K Pirie & R Martin Mr Sergejs Vozmitels Claimant In Person The Highland Council Respondent Represented by: Mr M Whillans - Solicitor

JUDGMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL The unanimous Judgment of the Employment Tribunal was that the claimant was unfairly dismissed by the respondent but that he is not entitled to compensation.

REASONS

1. The claimant, who is aged 68, was employed by the respondent as harbour master at Uig on the Isle of Skye from 5 September 2017 until his dismissal on 2 April 2025. On 25 May 2025, having complied with the early conciliation requirements, he presented an application to the Employment Tribunal in which he claimed unfair dismissal. The respondent resisted the claim. Evidence

2. The parties lodged a joint bundle of documents (“J”) and referred to them by page number. The claimant gave evidence on his own behalf. The respondent called the following witnesses: Jane Gardiner, who transcribed the notes of the investigation meeting on 18 February 2025 from recordings; Joseph MacKay, Marine Superintendent; Alistair MacGregor, Senior Investigation Officer and the author of...