Mr J Baker v Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd (England and Wales : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2403880/2017 (20 September 2017)

Mr J Baker v Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd (England and Wales : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2403880/2017 (20 September 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and did not provide a valid reason for dismissal, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2403880/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Baker; Respondent: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr J Baker

Claimant

Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the dismissal of Mr J Baker was unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and did not provide a valid reason for dismissal, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal