Mrs E Plant v API Microelectronics Ltd: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3401454/2016 (28 April 2017)

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair as the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and did not have sufficient grounds for dismissal.

Citation: [2017] UKET 3401454/2016
Parties: Claimant: Mrs E Plant; Respondent: API Microelectronics Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 28 April 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Breach of Contract Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs E Plant

Claimant

API Microelectronics Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the dismissal of Mrs E Plant was unfair
2 Whether there was a breach of contract by API Microelectronics Ltd

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair as the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and did not have sufficient grounds for dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

API Microelectronics Ltd to pay compensation to Mrs E Plant for unfair dismissal and breach of contract