Cruse v. Omega Selection Services Ltd [2001] UKEAT 1334_00_0405 (4 May 2001)

Cruse v. Omega Selection Services Ltd [2001] UKEAT 1334_00_0405 (4 May 2001)

No repudiatory breach occurred as temporary assignment of less skilled work did not violate contract; appellant's departure was triggered by dissatisfaction with Mr Davis's attitude, not breach of contract.

Citation
[2001] UKEAT 1334_00_0405
Parties
Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
04 May 2001
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Employment Status, Agency Worker Rights

Case Brief

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Parties

Appellant

Appellant

Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

  1. 1 whether the appellant was an employee or contractor
  2. 2 whether there was a repudiatory breach of contract
  3. 3 whether the respondent was vicariously liable for Mr Davis's actions

Ratio Decidendi

No repudiatory breach occurred as temporary assignment of less skilled work did not violate contract; appellant's departure was triggered by dissatisfaction with Mr Davis's attitude, not breach of contract.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant's claim for breach of contract dismissed
  • Application for review dismissed