Gregory v. Scapa Filtration Ltd [2000] UKEAT 869_99_1406 (14 June 2000)

The Tribunal failed to address the contractual analysis and the scope of the employer's obligation; the matter must be remitted for proper consideration of the mixed questions of law and fact.

Citation: [2000] UKEAT 869_99_1406
Parties: Appellant: Keith; Employer: Respondent
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 14 June 2000
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Remittal to Tribunal
Outcome: Remitted for rehearing
Legal Topics: Variation of Employment Contract, Permanent Health Insurance, Employer Obligations

Employment Law Contract Law Variation of Employment Contract Permanent Health Insurance Employer Obligations

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Parties

Keith

Appellant

Respondent

Employer

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Remittal to Tribunal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the employer's letter constituted a varied contractual obligation regarding permanent health insurance
2 Scope and terms of the varied contract
3 Employer's obligation to provide health care

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal failed to address the contractual analysis and the scope of the employer's obligation; the matter must be remitted for proper consideration of the mixed questions of law and fact.

Court Disposition

Remitted for rehearing

Orders

Case remitted to a fresh Tribunal for hearing