Williams v Mishra & Anor [1998] UKEAT 1075_97_1901 (19 January 1998)

Williams v Mishra & Anor [1998] UKEAT 1075_97_1901 (19 January 1998)

The tribunal found no unreasonable delay or conduct by the employer in investigating the grievance; any delays were caused by the appellant. Therefore, there was no constructive dismissal and the complaint of unfair dismissal fails.

Citation
[1998] UKEAT 1075_97_1901
Parties
Appellant: Miss Williams; Respondents: Dr Mishra and Dr Sinha
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
19 January 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Dismissal, Unfair Dismissal, Grievance Procedure
Employment Law Constructive Dismissal Unfair Dismissal Grievance Procedure

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Parties

Miss Williams

Appellant

Dr Mishra and Dr Sinha

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing Ex Parte

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was constructively dismissed
  2. 2 Whether there was unreasonable delay or conduct by the employer in investigating the grievance

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found no unreasonable delay or conduct by the employer in investigating the grievance; any delays were caused by the appellant. Therefore, there was no constructive dismissal and the complaint of unfair dismissal fails.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed at preliminary hearing