Mr J Parkinson v Anabas (uk 2) Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Race Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1302507/2016 (20 March 2017)

Mr J Parkinson v Anabas (uk 2) Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Race Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1302507/2016 (20 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair procedures in dismissing the claimant, and that the dismissal was influenced by race discrimination, constituting both unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

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Citation
[2017] UKET 1302507/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Parkinson; Respondent: Anabas (uk 2) Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Race Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Contract Law Equality Law Breach of Contract Race Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr J Parkinson

Claimant

Anabas (uk 2) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered race discrimination
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair procedures in dismissing the claimant, and that the dismissal was influenced by race discrimination, constituting both unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Reinstatement not ordered