Mr A Wheatley v Actavis UK Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1400409/2017 (12 September 2017)

Mr A Wheatley v Actavis UK Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1400409/2017 (12 September 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure in dismissing the claimant, constituting both unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1400409/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Wheatley; Respondent: Actavis UK Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr A Wheatley

Claimant

Actavis UK Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure in dismissing the claimant, constituting both unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and breach of contract.