4107434/2024Respondent won

The Watches of Switzerland Group plc

25 August 2025·Employment Tribunal·Scotland·N M Hosie

Respondent

The Watches of Switzerland Group plc

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Decision date

25 August 2025

Tribunal

Employment Tribunal

Jurisdiction

Scotland

Judge

N M Hosie

Case Summary

Blaine O'Connor claimed unfair dismissal from The Watches of Switzerland Group Plc, but the Employment Tribunal dismissed his claim, finding that the respondent had a fair reason for dismissing him and followed a proper investigation.

Why this outcome?

Dismissal found fair

The tribunal found that the respondent had a fair reason for dismissing the claimant and followed a proper investigation procedure, thereby establishing both a potentially fair reason and fair procedural compliance.

Claim Types

Unfair DismissalWhistleblowing

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Key Issues

  • •gross misconduct due to alcohol consumption in the shop premises
  • •management's tolerance of such behavior
  • •fairness of the disciplinary procedure

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