Tate & Lyle Sugars v Hatter [1998] UKEAT 1176_97_1201 (12 January 1998)

Tate & Lyle Sugars v Hatter [1998] UKEAT 1176_97_1201 (12 January 1998)

The Tribunal was entitled to find the dismissal unfair due to procedural defects in the disciplinary process, including failure to properly investigate and improper involvement of management in the decision-making process. No arguable point of law was raised on appeal.

Citation
[1998] UKEAT 1176_97_1201
Parties
Employee/respondent: Mr Hatter; Employer/appellant: Appellants (Employer)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 January 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Disciplinary Procedure, Natural Justice, Contributory Fault
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Disciplinary Procedure Natural Justice Contributory Fault

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Parties

Mr Hatter

Employee/respondent

Appellants (Employer)

Employer/appellant

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Industrial Tribunal erred in finding unfair dismissal despite 100% contributory fault
  2. 2 Whether the disciplinary process was so flawed as to render the dismissal unfair
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal substituted its own view for that of the employer

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal was entitled to find the dismissal unfair due to procedural defects in the disciplinary process, including failure to properly investigate and improper involvement of management in the decision-making process. No arguable point of law was raised on appeal.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No full hearing to be held
  • Original Tribunal decision stands