Mrs D Willimott v Confluence Tax LLP (England and Wales : Fixed Term Regulations : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3325406/2017 (18 November 2017)

Mrs D Willimott v Confluence Tax LLP (England and Wales : Fixed Term Regulations : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3325406/2017 (18 November 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal at the end of her fixed-term contract was not unfair as the contract expired in accordance with its terms and there was no evidence of less favourable treatment compared to permanent employees.

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Citation
[2017] UKET 3325406/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mrs D Willimott; Respondent: Confluence Tax LLP
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
18 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Fixed Term Regulations, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Fixed Term Regulations Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs D Willimott

Claimant

Confluence Tax LLP

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed under the Fixed Term Employees (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal was fair under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal at the end of her fixed-term contract was not unfair as the contract expired in accordance with its terms and there was no evidence of less favourable treatment compared to permanent employees.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • The claim for unfair dismissal and less favourable treatment is dismissed.