Grange v Abellio London Ltd [2018] UKEAT 0304_17_0810 (8 October 2018)

Grange v Abellio London Ltd [2018] UKEAT 0304_17_0810 (8 October 2018)

Once an arguable jurisdictional point is raised, the Tribunal is bound to consider it. Compensation for breach of Working Time Regulations may include personal injury but not injury to feelings. The Tribunal's award of £750 was justified and supported by evidence.

Citation
[2018] UKEAT 0304_17_0810
Parties
Appellant: Mr Grange; Respondent: Abellio
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 October 2018
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal and Cross Appeal From Employment Tribunal Decision
Outcome
Appeal and cross-appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Working Time Regulations, Rest Breaks, Jurisdiction, Compensation, Personal Injury
Employment Law Working Time Regulations Rest Breaks Jurisdiction Compensation Personal Injury

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Parties

Mr Grange

Appellant

Abellio

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal and Cross Appeal From Employment Tribunal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal had jurisdiction to consider claims out of time
  2. 2 Whether compensation for breach of Working Time Regulations can include personal injury
  3. 3 Whether the award was excessive or unsupported by evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Once an arguable jurisdictional point is raised, the Tribunal is bound to consider it. Compensation for breach of Working Time Regulations may include personal injury but not injury to feelings. The Tribunal's award of £750 was justified and supported by evidence.

Court Disposition

Appeal and cross-appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The Tribunal's decision is upheld
  • Compensation of £750 to Mr Grange is confirmed