Hossick v Peninsula Bathing Solutions Ltd [2005] NIIT 1015_05 (01 December 2005)

The claimant was dismissed when the respondent ceased trading and was not paid redundancy or full notice pay; therefore, he is entitled to both under employment law.

Citation: [2005] NIIT 1015_05
Parties: Claimant: Thomas Hossick; Respondent: Peninsula Bathing Solutions Ltd
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Judgment Date: 01 December 2005
Procedural Posture: Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision
Outcome: Claim allowed
Legal Topics: Redundancy Payment, Breach of Contract, Notice Period

Employment Law Redundancy Payment Breach of Contract Notice Period

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Parties

Thomas Hossick

Claimant

Peninsula Bathing Solutions Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Entitlement to redundancy payment
2 Entitlement to damages for breach of contract for failure to give notice or payment in lieu

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant was dismissed when the respondent ceased trading and was not paid redundancy or full notice pay; therefore, he is entitled to both under employment law.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed

Orders

Respondent to pay claimant £1,080.00 as redundancy payment
Respondent to pay claimant £393.74 as damages for breach of contract for failure to give notice or payment in lieu