Mr A Butler v Marstons plc (England and Wales : Unfair Dismissal) [2020] UKET 1402605/2020 (1 October 2020)

The tribunal found that Marstons plc failed to follow a fair procedure and did not have sufficient grounds for dismissal, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1402605/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr A Butler; Respondent: Marstons plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 October 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr A Butler

Claimant

Marstons plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the dismissal of Mr A Butler by Marstons plc was unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that Marstons plc failed to follow a fair procedure and did not have sufficient grounds for dismissal, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Marstons plc to pay compensation to Mr A Butler for unfair dismissal