Harrower v Buckinghamshire Health Authority [1998] UKEAT 994_97_0203 (2 March 1998)

The change in job specification requiring a nursing qualification rendered the post fundamentally different, constituting redundancy. The respondent's consultation and approach to alternative employment were reasonable, and the dismissal was fair.

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Citation: [1998] UKEAT 994_97_0203
Parties: Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 02 March 1998
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal, Consultation, Alternative Employment

Employment Law Redundancy Unfair Dismissal Consultation Alternative Employment

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Appellant

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Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal

Legal Issues

1 Was the dismissal of the appellant due to redundancy?
2 Was the dismissal fair under employment law?
3 Was adequate consultation carried out, including with the union?

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Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

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