Thallon v Engineering Services Electrical Ltd (Unfair Dismissal) [2002] NIIT 142_02 (11 June 2002)

Thallon v Engineering Services Electrical Ltd (Unfair Dismissal) [2002] NIIT 142_02 (11 June 2002)

The dismissal was unfair due to procedural defects and disproportionate punishment, but the applicant's conduct contributed to the dismissal, warranting a 20% reduction in compensation.

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Citation
[2002] NIIT 142_02
Parties
Applicant: Ryan Thallon; Respondent: Engineering Services Electrical Ltd
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
11 June 2002
Procedural Posture
Unfair Dismissal / Liability Determination
Outcome
Applicant was unfairly dismissed; compensation to be awarded with 20% reduction for contributory fault.
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Disciplinary Procedure, Contributory Fault
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Disciplinary Procedure Contributory Fault

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Parties

Ryan Thallon

Applicant

Engineering Services Electrical Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Unfair Dismissal / Liability Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the applicant unfairly dismissed?
  2. 2 Did the applicant's conduct contribute to the dismissal?
  3. 3 Was the disciplinary procedure fair?

Ratio Decidendi

The dismissal was unfair due to procedural defects and disproportionate punishment, but the applicant's conduct contributed to the dismissal, warranting a 20% reduction in compensation.

Court Disposition

Applicant was unfairly dismissed; compensation to be awarded with 20% reduction for contributory fault.

Orders

  • Tribunal will reconvene to assess compensation.