Adebowale v. MHL Support Plc [2003] UKEAT 0789_03_0711 (7 November 2003)

Adebowale v. MHL Support Plc [2003] UKEAT 0789_03_0711 (7 November 2003)

The Tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract or evidence of racial discrimination. The appellant was not entitled to gross payment in lieu of notice absent an express agreement. The appeal disclosed no arguable grounds and was dismissed.

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Citation
[2003] UKEAT 0789_03_0711
Parties
Appellant: Ale Adebowale; Respondent: MHL Support PLC
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Dismissal, Unfair Dismissal, Racial Discrimination, Breach of Contract, Payment in Lieu of Notice
Employment Law Constructive Dismissal Unfair Dismissal Racial Discrimination Breach of Contract Payment in Lieu of Notice

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Parties

Ale Adebowale

Appellant

MHL Support PLC

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was constructively and unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the appellant was subjected to unlawful racial discrimination
  3. 3 Whether the company breached the employment contract regarding payment in lieu of notice

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract or evidence of racial discrimination. The appellant was not entitled to gross payment in lieu of notice absent an express agreement. The appeal disclosed no arguable grounds and was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed