Duddy v Security Guard Co Solutions NI... [2010] NIIT 6124_09IT (16 March 2010)

Duddy v Security Guard Co Solutions NI... [2010] NIIT 6124_09IT (16 March 2010)

The claimant was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy without notice, consultation, or compliance with statutory procedures, entitling him to compensation including statutory increases.

Citation
[2010] NIIT 6124_09IT
Parties
Claimant: Johnathan Matthew Duddy; Respondent: Security Guard Co Solutions NI Ltd
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
16 March 2010
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision After Hearing; Respondent Absent
Outcome
Claimant succeeded; unfair dismissal established.
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Redundancy, Statutory Dismissal Procedures, Compensation, Recoupment of Benefits
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Redundancy Statutory Dismissal Procedures Compensation Recoupment of Benefits

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Parties

Johnathan Matthew Duddy

Claimant

Security Guard Co Solutions NI Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal / Final Decision After Hearing; Respondent Absent

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether statutory dismissal procedures were followed
  3. 3 Entitlement to compensation and recoupment

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy without notice, consultation, or compliance with statutory procedures, entitling him to compensation including statutory increases.

Court Disposition

Claimant succeeded; unfair dismissal established.

Orders

  • Respondent to pay claimant £19,900 compensation.
  • Recoupment notice issued for Jobseeker’s Allowance received.