Orr v Dr Clare McGowan [2016] NIIT 02616_15IT (03 June 2016)

Orr v Dr Clare McGowan [2016] NIIT 02616_15IT (03 June 2016)

The claimant was entitled to holiday pay, damages for breach of contract due to lack of notice, and compensation for unfair dismissal as the respondent failed to respond and the claims were substantiated.

Citation
[2016] NIIT 02616_15IT
Parties
Claimant: Rebecca Orr; Respondent: Dr Clare McGowan
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
03 June 2016
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision
Outcome
Claims for holiday pay, breach of contract, and unfair dismissal upheld.
Legal Topics
Holiday Pay, Breach of Contract, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Holiday Pay Breach of Contract Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Rebecca Orr

Claimant

Dr Clare McGowan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Entitlement to holiday pay
  2. 2 Breach of contract for failure to provide notice of termination
  3. 3 Unfair dismissal

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant was entitled to holiday pay, damages for breach of contract due to lack of notice, and compensation for unfair dismissal as the respondent failed to respond and the claims were substantiated.

Court Disposition

Claims for holiday pay, breach of contract, and unfair dismissal upheld.

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant £605 for holiday pay.
  • Respondent to pay claimant £600 as damages for breach of contract.