Mr D Oakes v IKEA Ltd (England and Wales : Contract of Employment) [2025] UKET 1305688/2023 (1 April 2025)

The tribunal found that IKEA Ltd failed to follow proper dismissal procedures, constituting unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

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Citation: [2025] UKET 1305688/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr D Oakes; Respondent: IKEA Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 April 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: claim upheld
Legal Topics: Contract of Employment

Employment Law Contract of Employment

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Parties

Mr D Oakes

Claimant

IKEA Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 whether Mr D Oakes was unfairly dismissed by IKEA Ltd
2 whether the contract of employment was breached

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that IKEA Ltd failed to follow proper dismissal procedures, constituting unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

IKEA Ltd to pay compensation to Mr D Oakes for unfair dismissal
IKEA Ltd to pay damages for breach of contract

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