Goodfellow v Fresh Fields at Warrenpoint [2009] NIIT 1349_08IT (19 May 2009)

Goodfellow v Fresh Fields at Warrenpoint [2009] NIIT 1349_08IT (19 May 2009)

The respondent failed to comply with statutory dispute resolution procedures, rendering the dismissal automatically unfair. Compensation was increased by 25% for procedural failure and reduced by 25% for contributory fault.

Citation
[2009] NIIT 1349_08IT
Parties
Claimant: John Goodfellow; Respondent: Fresh Fields at Warrenpoint
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
19 May 2009
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claimant was unfairly dismissed.
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedures, Compensation, Contributory Fault
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedures Compensation Contributory Fault

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Parties

John Goodfellow

Claimant

Fresh Fields at Warrenpoint

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether statutory dispute resolution procedures were followed
  3. 3 Appropriate compensation and reductions for contributory fault

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent failed to comply with statutory dispute resolution procedures, rendering the dismissal automatically unfair. Compensation was increased by 25% for procedural failure and reduced by 25% for contributory fault.

Court Disposition

Claimant was unfairly dismissed.

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant compensation of £11,575.00.
  • Application for costs refused.