Mr J Thomson v M G Construction Ltd (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Redundancy : Unfair Dismissal : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 4100377/2016 (23 February 2017)

Mr J Thomson v M G Construction Ltd (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Redundancy : Unfair Dismissal : Working Time Regulations) [2017] UKET 4100377/2016 (23 February 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair redundancy procedures and breached the claimant's employment rights, resulting in a finding of unfair dismissal.

Citation
[2017] UKET 4100377/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Thomson; Respondent: M G Construction Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld in part
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal, Working Time Regulations
Employment Law Breach of Contract Redundancy Unfair Dismissal Working Time Regulations

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Parties

Mr J Thomson

Claimant

M G Construction Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether redundancy procedures were properly followed
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair redundancy procedures and breached the claimant's employment rights, resulting in a finding of unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld in part

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant for unfair dismissal and breach of contract