Matthews v O'Neill [2009] NIIT 709_08IT (14 January 2009)

Matthews v O'Neill [2009] NIIT 709_08IT (14 January 2009)

The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy as the respondent ceased business, entitling her to a statutory redundancy payment. The claim for unpaid allowances was out of time and the tribunal lacked jurisdiction.

Citation
[2009] NIIT 709_08IT
Parties
Claimant: Catherine Bridget Matthews; Respondent: Liam O’Neill
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
14 January 2009
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Decision
Outcome
partially allowed
Legal Topics
Redundancy Payment, Unpaid Wages, Jurisdiction, Limitation Period
Employment Law Redundancy Payment Unpaid Wages Jurisdiction Limitation Period

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Parties

Catherine Bridget Matthews

Claimant

Liam O’Neill

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is entitled to a redundancy payment
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to unpaid night duty and weekend pay allowances

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy as the respondent ceased business, entitling her to a statutory redundancy payment. The claim for unpaid allowances was out of time and the tribunal lacked jurisdiction.

Court Disposition

partially allowed

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant a redundancy payment of £1,488
  • Claim for unpaid night duty and weekend pay allowances dismissed