Mr H Fullah v Dr Russell J Thompson and Medical Research Council (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3400450/2016 (20 March 2017)

Mr H Fullah v Dr Russell J Thompson and Medical Research Council (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3400450/2016 (20 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair due to procedural deficiencies and a breach of contract occurred as the employer failed to follow agreed terms.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3400450/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr H Fullah; Respondent: Dr Russell J Thompson; Respondent: Medical Research Council
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 March 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 H Fullah

Claimant

Dr Russell J Thompson

Respondent

Medical Research Council

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair due to procedural deficiencies and a breach of contract occurred as the employer failed to follow agreed terms.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondents to pay compensation to claimant
  • Reinstatement not ordered