Mr T Knibbs v Openreach Ltd

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr Timothy Knibbs Respondent: Openreach Limited Heard at: London Central (by CVP) On: 15 & 16 May; 30 July; 1 August 2024; 7 January 2025 Before: Employment Judge Professor A C Neal Appearances Claimant: Ms S Bewley (Counsel) Respondent: Ms A Jervis (Counsel)

JUDGMENT (1) The Claimant’s claim alleging unfair dismissal by the Respondent is dismissed. (2) The Claimant’s claim alleging breach of contract is dismissed.

REASONS Background

1. By a Claim Form ET1 presented on 2 January 2024 the Claimant brings two claims alleging (1) unfair dismissal and (2) breach of contract (notice money).

2. The initial hearing took place over two days in May 2024, following which an additional two days were listed at the end of July and beginning of August. While every effort was made to complete the hearing by the end of Day 4, the lateness of the hour led to a “rushed” conclusion to the hearing day. Following discussion between Counsel for the respective parties and the Employment Judge it wa...