Dick Lovett Ltd (t/a Porsche Centre Swindon) v Evans [2007] UKEAT 0211_07_2308 (23 August 2007)

Events occurring after the creation of the alleged grievance document cannot be used to interpret its meaning for statutory compliance; the document itself must indicate a grievance.

Citation: [2007] UKEAT 0211_07_2308
Parties: Appellant: Dick Lovett Ltd; Respondent: Ms Evans
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 23 August 2007
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Appeal From Pre Hearing Review Decision
Outcome: Appeal allowed
Legal Topics: Grievance Procedures, Sex Discrimination, Equal Pay, Statutory Compliance

Employment Law Grievance Procedures Sex Discrimination Equal Pay Statutory Compliance

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Parties

Dick Lovett Ltd

Appellant

Ms Evans

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Pre Hearing Review Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the employee's document constituted a valid grievance under Employment Act 2002
2 Whether context after the grievance document can be used to interpret statutory compliance

Ratio Decidendi

Events occurring after the creation of the alleged grievance document cannot be used to interpret its meaning for statutory compliance; the document itself must indicate a grievance.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

The Chairman's decision is set aside; the complaint to the Tribunal is invalid due to non-compliance with statutory grievance procedures.