Norris v Celcon Blocks Ltd [1998] UKEAT 1254_97_3001 (30 January 1998)

Norris v Celcon Blocks Ltd [1998] UKEAT 1254_97_3001 (30 January 1998)

The Tribunal was entitled to conclude that the respondent acted as a reasonable employer would have done in all the circumstances, and the dismissal was fair despite criticisms of the disciplinary procedure.

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Citation
[1998] UKEAT 1254_97_3001
Parties
Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Celcon Blocks Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 January 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Procedural Fairness, Disciplinary Procedures
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Procedural Fairness Disciplinary Procedures

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Parties

Appellant

Appellant

Celcon Blocks Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the dismissal of the appellant was unfair due to procedural irregularities
  2. 2 Whether the employer had a fair reason for dismissal under Section 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal was entitled to conclude that the respondent acted as a reasonable employer would have done in all the circumstances, and the dismissal was fair despite criticisms of the disciplinary procedure.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed