Mr F Matu v British Telecommunications plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 22082017/2016 (14 February 2017)

Mr F Matu v British Telecommunications plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 22082017/2016 (14 February 2017)

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair and constituted a breach of contract as the respondent failed to follow proper procedures and did not have sufficient grounds for dismissal.

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Citation
[2017] UKET 22082017/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr F Matu; Respondent: British Telecommunications plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
14 February 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

Mr F Matu

Claimant

British Telecommunications plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair and constituted a breach of contract as the respondent failed to follow proper procedures and did not have sufficient grounds for dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and breach of contract