Mrs S Witherby v Encore Care Homes Ltd (England and Wales : Flexible Working) [2020] UKET 1402995/2018 (21 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a reasonable procedure in considering the claimant's flexible working request, resulting in an unlawful refusal.

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Citation: [2020] UKET 1402995/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mrs S Witherby; Respondent: Encore Care Homes Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 February 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Flexible Working, Employment Rights

Employment Law Flexible Working Employment Rights

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Parties

Mrs S Witherby

Claimant

Encore Care Homes Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent unlawfully refused the claimant's request for flexible working

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a reasonable procedure in considering the claimant's flexible working request, resulting in an unlawful refusal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to reconsider the claimant's flexible working request in accordance with statutory procedure

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