Mrs F Thompson v Action on Depression (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Redundancy : Working Time Regulations : Written Statements) [2017] UKET 4100720/2017 (16 June 2017)

Mrs F Thompson v Action on Depression (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Redundancy : Working Time Regulations : Written Statements) [2017] UKET 4100720/2017 (16 June 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair redundancy procedures and did not provide the required written statements, constituting a breach of statutory duties and contract.

Citation
[2017] UKET 4100720/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mrs F Thompson; Respondent: Action on Depression
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
16 June 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Redundancy, Working Time Regulations, Written Statements
Employment Law Breach of Contract Redundancy Working Time Regulations Written Statements

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Parties

Mrs F Thompson

Claimant

Action on Depression

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract
  3. 3 Whether the respondent complied with Working Time Regulations

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair redundancy procedures and did not provide the required written statements, constituting a breach of statutory duties and contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant for breach of contract and statutory rights
  • Respondent to provide written statement of employment particulars if not already provided