This week in the first episode of a brand-new series, Simon and David discuss the case of Mr A Tunnicliff v Baytree Car Sales and others.

They discuss the case and the findings of unfair and wrongful dismissal.

They also discuss the fact that the Respondent’s main witness was away on a cruise at the time of the Hearing, meaning that no live evidence was given on behalf of the Respondent, as well as  the Tribunal finding that there had been falsification of evidence.

They consider this in the context of the Tribunal’s comment that the Respondent’s conduct was ‘reprehensible’, the Claimant’s request for an application for costs, and an award being made for the maximum uplift of 25% for a failure to follow the ACAS Code of Practice.

They also discuss their recent travels and search for an Indian restaurant.