Beattie v Priority Trans Express Ltd (Unfair Dismissal) [2019] NIIT 08258_19IT (27 November 2019)

The tribunal found the claimant was automatically unfairly dismissed and awarded compensation based on four weeks' gross pay, reduced by the amount already received as payment in lieu of notice.

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Citation: [2019] NIIT 08258_19IT
Parties: Claimant: Stephen Beattie; Respondent: Priority Trans Express Ltd
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Judgment Date: 27 November 2019
Procedural Posture: Unfair Dismissal / Final Decision
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Unfair Dismissal, Compensation Calculation, Payment in Lieu of Notice

Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Compensation Calculation Payment in Lieu of Notice

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Parties

Stephen Beattie

Claimant

Priority Trans Express Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Unfair Dismissal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
2 Calculation of compensation for unfair dismissal
3 Adjustment of award due to payment in lieu of notice

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found the claimant was automatically unfairly dismissed and awarded compensation based on four weeks' gross pay, reduced by the amount already received as payment in lieu of notice.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay claimant £1,362.24 as compensation for unfair dismissal

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