Mr R Atkinson v Kent County Council: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2300939/2015 (15 June 2017)

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair and that Kent County Council breached the employment contract with Mr R Atkinson.

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Citation: [2017] UKET 2300939/2015
Parties: Claimant: Mr R Atkinson; Respondent: Kent County Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 June 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Breach of Contract Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr R Atkinson

Claimant

Kent County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the dismissal of Mr R Atkinson was unfair
2 Whether there was a breach of contract by Kent County Council

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair and that Kent County Council breached the employment contract with Mr R Atkinson.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Kent County Council to pay compensation to Mr R Atkinson for unfair dismissal and breach of contract

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