Thompson v Ritec Ltd [1998] UKEAT 573_98_2807 (28 July 1998)

Thompson v Ritec Ltd [1998] UKEAT 573_98_2807 (28 July 1998)

The case raises issues of general importance regarding the procedure for remittal to the same Industrial Tribunal and the duties of the tribunal on remission. These issues merit consideration at a full hearing.

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Citation
[1998] UKEAT 573_98_2807
Parties
Appellant: Mr Andrew Thompson; Respondent: Ritec Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
28 July 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing on Appeal to Employment Appeal Tribunal
Outcome
Matter to proceed to a full hearing before the President of the EAT.
Legal Topics
Constructive Dismissal, Unfair Dismissal, Breach of Contract, Remittal Procedure
Employment Law Constructive Dismissal Unfair Dismissal Breach of Contract Remittal Procedure

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Parties

Mr Andrew Thompson

Appellant

Ritec Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing on Appeal to Employment Appeal Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the employer's failure to make pension contributions constituted a repudiatory breach of contract
  2. 2 Whether the Industrial Tribunal erred in its approach after remittal from the EAT
  3. 3 Appropriate procedure for remittal to the same tribunal

Ratio Decidendi

The case raises issues of general importance regarding the procedure for remittal to the same Industrial Tribunal and the duties of the tribunal on remission. These issues merit consideration at a full hearing.

Court Disposition

Matter to proceed to a full hearing before the President of the EAT.

Orders

  • Matter listed for a half-day full hearing before the President.
  • Exchange of skeleton arguments at least 14 days before the hearing, with copies lodged with the Tribunal.