McKeown v Harry Ramsden's [2007] NIIT 158_07 (8 August 2007)

The claimant sent the grievance letters by first class post to the correct address, satisfying the statutory requirement and conferring jurisdiction on the tribunal to hear the claims.

Citation: [2007] NIIT 158_07
Parties: Claimant: William McKeown; Respondent: Harry Ramsden's
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Judgment Date: 08 August 2007
Procedural Posture: Industrial Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review
Outcome: Claimant entitled to present claims; tribunal has jurisdiction.
Legal Topics: Constructive Dismissal, Breach of Contract, Unlawful Deductions From Wages, Grievance Procedure

Employment Law Constructive Dismissal Breach of Contract Unlawful Deductions From Wages Grievance Procedure

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Parties

William McKeown

Claimant

Harry Ramsden's

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Pre Hearing Review

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant complied with the statutory grievance procedure under Article 19(2) and (3) of the Employment (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, entitling him to present claims to the tribunal

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant sent the grievance letters by first class post to the correct address, satisfying the statutory requirement and conferring jurisdiction on the tribunal to hear the claims.

Court Disposition

Claimant entitled to present claims; tribunal has jurisdiction.

Orders

Claims of constructive dismissal, breach of contract, and unlawful deductions from wages to proceed to hearing.