Mr W P Burns v Hewlett Construction Ltd and others (England and Wales : Contract of Employment) [2016] UKET 3401143/2015 (20 July 2016)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and did not provide sufficient justification for the dismissal.

Citation: [2016] UKET 3401143/2015
Parties: Claimant: Mr W P Burns; Respondent: Hewlett Construction Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 20 July 2016
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics: Contract of Employment, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Contract of Employment Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr W P Burns

Claimant

Hewlett Construction Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
2 Whether the claimant was entitled to any remedies under the contract of employment

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and did not provide sufficient justification for the dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal