Durkan Ltd

Case Summary

Mr J Hayhow brought a claim for unfair dismissal against Durkan Limited. The claim was heard on 25-26 February 2026 at Watford Tribunal. The tribunal dismissed the claimant's claim for unfair dismissal.

• •unfair dismissal

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr J Hayhow Respondent: Durkan Limited Heard at: Watford Tribunal (in public; by CVP) On: 25, 26 February 2026 Before: Employment Judge Cowen Appearances For the claimant: Mr Hayhow (in person) For the respondent: Mr Pickard (counsel) JUDGMENT For the reasons given in an oral judgment; 1. The Claimant’s claim for unfair dismissal is dismissed. Approved by: Employment Judge Cowen 26 February 2026 JUDGMENT SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 24 March 2026 ...................................................................... FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Notes Reasons for the judgment having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. If written reasons are provided they will be placed online. All judgments (apart from judgments under Rule 51) and any written reasons for the judgments are published, in full, online at https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal- decisions shortly after a copy has been sent to the claimants and respondents. If a Tribunal hearing has been recorded, you may request a transcript of the recording. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, you will have to pay for it. If a transcript is produced it will not include any oral judgment or reasons given at the hearing. The transcript will not be checked, approved or verified by a judge. There is more information in the joint Presidential Practice Direction on the Recording and Transcription of Hearings and accompanying Guidance, which can be found here: www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/employment-rules-and-legislation- practice-directions/