A “TOP performing” Bromsgrove bailiff involved in debt collecting with an impeccable record complained he was pressured into resigning from his Redditch employers.

Naib Kalley of Alhambra Road, Bromsgrove, had been employed by Bristow and Sutor of Bartleet Road, Redditch.

Birmingham Employment Tribunal was told that the firm, which had employed Mr Kalley since 2008, was not a limited company.

Mr Kalley complained he was put under pressure to resign – prompting his legal claim for constructive unfair dismissal.

Mr Kalley was accompanied by his family at the one day tribunal hearing.

The respondents opposed Mr Kalley’s legal claim and denied putting him under pressure to resign.

They alleged, however, that Mr Kalley whose job involved collecting debts, had caused unrest among staff which he denied.

The tribunal was also told that there had been an issue over a bonus.

The respondents also claimed that Mr Kalley had indicated that he had always intended to resign which he denied.

It was said that his job was considered to be dangerous and stressful and that in 2008 his title had been changed from bailiff to enforcement agent.

Jonathan Meichen, representing Mr Kalley, said he had an impeccable record with the firm and had never been late or off work because of sickness.

“He was a top performer and had no reason to resign at a time when he was at his most successful,” said Mr Meichen.

Tribunal judge David Perry said he would make a decision at a later date.

But he warned that, because of a busy tribunal schedule, the decision would probably not be announced until January next year.