BT Managed Services Ltd v Edwards & Anor

Permission to appeal granted to determine whether the Employment Tribunal's approach to assignment under TUPE was legally correct.

Parties: Applicant: BT Managed Services Ltd; Respondent: Edwards & Anr
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 14 June 2016
Procedural Posture: Application for Permission to Appeal / Court of Appeal, Permission to Appeal From Employment Appeal Tribunal
Outcome: Permission to appeal granted
Legal Topics: Transfer of Undertakings, Assignment Under TUPE, Unfair Dismissal

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BT Managed Services Ltd

Applicant

Edwards & Anr

Respondent

Application for Permission to Appeal / Court of Appeal, Permission to Appeal From Employment Appeal Tribunal

1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in law in its criterion for assignment under TUPE
2 Whether economic contribution is a valid criterion for assignment
3 Which party is liable for unfair dismissal claim after transfer

Permission to appeal granted to determine whether the Employment Tribunal's approach to assignment under TUPE was legally correct.

Permission to appeal granted