Robinson v. Royal British Legion Attendants Co Ltd [2000] EAT 1240_99_2811 (28 November 2000)

Robinson v. Royal British Legion Attendants Co Ltd [2000] EAT 1240_99_2811 (28 November 2000)

The Chairman erred in law by failing to recognize that disciplinary procedures relating to performance, as contained in the Employee Handbook and referenced in the contract, were contractual and should have been considered in the breach of contract claim.

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Citation
[2000] EAT 1240_99_2811
Parties
Appellant: Miss Robinson; Respondent: Legion Security PLC
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Hearing
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part; matter remitted to a new Employment Tribunal for breach of contract claim; striking out of written reasons claim stands.
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Written Statement of Reasons, Disciplinary Procedures
Employment Law Contract Law Breach of Contract Written Statement of Reasons Disciplinary Procedures

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Parties

Miss Robinson

Appellant

Legion Security PLC

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether failure to follow disciplinary procedures constituted breach of contract
  2. 2 Whether the applicant was entitled to a written statement of reasons

Ratio Decidendi

The Chairman erred in law by failing to recognize that disciplinary procedures relating to performance, as contained in the Employee Handbook and referenced in the contract, were contractual and should have been considered in the breach of contract claim.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part; matter remitted to a new Employment Tribunal for breach of contract claim; striking out of written reasons claim stands.

Orders

  • Name of Respondent corrected to 'Legion Security PLC'
  • Matter remitted to a different Employment Tribunal