Guy Matthews v CGI IT UK Ltd

Guy Matthews v CGI IT UK Ltd

The tribunal was entitled to find that this was a rare case where dismissal without procedure or appeal was fair, as the employer reasonably concluded further steps would be futile given the irretrievable breakdown in trust and confidence. The tribunal correctly applied the law on unfair dismissal, victimisation,...

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Parties
Appellant: Guy Matthews; Respondent: CGI IT UK Ltd
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Victimisation, Burden of Proof, Extension of Time, Reasonable Adjustments, Breakdown of Trust and Confidence
Employment Law Equality Law Unfair Dismissal Victimisation Burden of Proof Extension of Time Reasonable Adjustments Breakdown of Trust and Confidence

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Parties

Guy Matthews

Appellant

CGI IT UK Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether dismissal without procedure and appeal was fair under section 98(4) ERA
  2. 2 Whether it was reasonable not to explore mediation before dismissal
  3. 3 Whether the employer's actions contributed to the breakdown in trust and confidence and the impact on fairness

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal was entitled to find that this was a rare case where dismissal without procedure or appeal was fair, as the employer reasonably concluded further steps would be futile given the irretrievable breakdown in trust and confidence. The tribunal correctly applied the law on unfair dismissal, victimisation, and extension of time, and its findings were not perverse or in error of law.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • All grounds of appeal are dismissed
  • No order for reinstatement or compensation