Oko-Jaja v. Breakthrough UK Ltd [2000] UKEAT 947_99_1701 (17 January 2000)
The Tribunal was entitled to conduct performance reviews earlier than contractually specified due to reasonable management needs; no breach of contract or discrimination was established. The Tribunal's factual findings were clear and adequate, and no error of law or procedural defect was shown.
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- Citation
- [2000] UKEAT 947_99_1701
- Parties
- Appellant: E H Oko-Jaja; Respondent: Breakthrough UK Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 17 January 2000
- Procedural Posture
- Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Disability Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Breach of Contract, Probationary Dismissal, Performance Review Procedures
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Parties
E H Oko-Jaja
Appellant
Breakthrough UK Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether dismissal during probationary period breached contract terms
- 2 Whether employer engaged in unlawful race, sex, or disability discrimination (direct or indirect)
- 3 Whether Tribunal failed to consider evidence or acted perversely
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal was entitled to conduct performance reviews earlier than contractually specified due to reasonable management needs; no breach of contract or discrimination was established. The Tribunal's factual findings were clear and adequate, and no error of law or procedural defect was shown.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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