Ms J Rees v Industrial Valves Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1301383/2017 (17 November 2017)
The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair and constituted age discrimination, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason or follow proper procedure, and the claimant's age was a factor in the decision.
- Citation
- [2017] UKET 1301383/2017
- Parties
- Claimant: Ms J Rees; Respondent: Industrial Valves Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 17 November 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 Rees
Claimant
Industrial Valves Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
- 2 Whether the dismissal constituted age discrimination
- 3 Whether there was a breach of contract
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair and constituted age discrimination, as the respondent failed to provide a fair reason or follow proper procedure, and the claimant's age was a factor in the decision.
Court Disposition
Claim upheld
Orders
- Compensation awarded to claimant
- Respondent ordered to pay damages for unfair dismissal and age discrimination
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