A FORMER postman will hear at the end of June whether his claim of unfair dismissal against Guernsey Post has been successful.

During a three-day tribunal at Les Cotils, which started on Thursday, Marcus Laurence disputed the company’s reasons for sacking him. Yesterday, the final day of the hearing, he gave his evidence about the chain of events leading to his dismissal in October 2007. He also called a Communication Workers Union representative to support his claims.

Advocate Jessica Roland, representing Guernsey Post, told the tribunal that Mr Laurence had received warnings throughout his employment and before these incidents. The last one activated his final written warning, leading to his dismissal. In mitigation, Mr Laurence said that during each hearing with his employer the same member of staff, Shaun Lihou, had investigated and been involved in the outcome. He believed there was bias against him.

But Advocate Roland claimed that all of the hearings conducted by her client were fair.

Chairman of the tribunal Peter Woodward told both parties that the result would not be released until the end of next month. ‘We’ve heard some strong testimony and I think we have a great deal to consider,’ he said.