In Mr J Bevis v Eaton Square Schools Ltd: 2201814/2021, Trinity Chambers' Richard Stubbs successfully acted for a private school in resisting post-employment victimisation, harassment and breach of contract claims.
A former teacher alleged that him being reported for safeguarding concerns by the school, after he messaged former pupils, including commenting inappropriately on a photo post by a 14 year girl, was race discrimination.
The Claimant also alleged that he was entitled to bring the claims despite a previous COT3 between him and the Respondent settling "claims which the Claimant...may have in the future against the Respondent arising from his employment with the Respondent or its termination."
Not only were his claims dismissed but the Employment Tribunal (ET) agreed that they were unreasonable and vexatious, entitling the Respondent to costs and awarding £20,000 in costs against the Claimant; the maximum an ET can award without a full assessment of costs.
The Claimant’s subsequent application for reconsideration of the judgment was refused.
Richard was instructed by Paula Rome at Julian Taylor solicitors.
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Richard's Employment Law practice is regularly recognised in the leading legal directories, with recent entries including:
"He can do just about everything and is particularly strong on equal pay. His patience and serene calm make him a pleasure to work with." "Richard is a first class employment law junior in all respects." "Richard can adapt his style of advocacy to the needs of the case and he has the respect of the Employment Tribunal. Richard can communicate well with witnesses and sets a high standard in terms of responding to instructions"
Employment, Chambers & Partners
"His greatest strength is being able to take a nuanced approach to each case, adjusting his style of advocacy accordingly. He clearly has the respect of the Tribunal." "Knowledge of employment law is beyond question."
Employment, Legal 500
Richard is an Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator and also sits as a part time Recorder for the North Eastern Circuit. Richard is a member of the National County Football Association Serious Cases Panel and Vice-Chair of Northumberland RFU Disciplinary Panel.