Ms J Straton v Gresham's School and others (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3400873/2016 (6 March 2017)

Ms J Straton v Gresham's School and others (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3400873/2016 (6 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered age discrimination, with breach of contract established based on the facts and statutory protections.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3400873/2016
Parties
Claimant: Ms J Straton; Respondent: Gresham's School
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Breach of Contract, Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Ms J Straton

Claimant

Gresham's School

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered age discrimination
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered age discrimination, with breach of contract established based on the facts and statutory protections.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Respondent to provide appropriate remedies for breach of contract and discrimination