Mr J Field and others v Direct Group Yorkshire Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 1801694/2016 (9 February 2017)

Mr J Field and others v Direct Group Yorkshire Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 1801694/2016 (9 February 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted unfair dismissal and breach of contract, and that the Working Time Regulations were not complied with.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1801694/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Field and others; Respondent: Direct Group Yorkshire Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claims upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Unfair Dismissal, Working Time Regulations

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Parties

Mr J Field and others

Claimant

Direct Group Yorkshire Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimants were unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract
  3. 3 Whether the Working Time Regulations were breached

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent's actions constituted unfair dismissal and breach of contract, and that the Working Time Regulations were not complied with.

Court Disposition

Claims upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimants
  • Respondent to remedy breaches of contract