Mr C Hamilton v Boulder UK Ltd (England and Wales : Redundancy) [2017] UKET 2403476/2017 (27 November 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the redundancy process was not properly followed and the respondent failed to consult adequately.

Citation: [2017] UKET 2403476/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mr C Hamilton; Respondent: Boulder UK Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 27 November 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Redundancy Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr C Hamilton

Claimant

Boulder UK Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy
2 Whether the redundancy process was fair and compliant with statutory requirements

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the redundancy process was not properly followed and the respondent failed to consult adequately.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal