Herron v. Evans & Anor [2000] UKEAT 851_00_1910 (19 October 2000)

Herron v. Evans & Anor [2000] UKEAT 851_00_1910 (19 October 2000)

It is arguable that the tribunal failed to consider whether the respondents breached their continuing obligation to consult with the appellant after the job structure changed, warranting a full hearing.

Citation
[2000] UKEAT 851_00_1910
Parties
Appellant: Mr Herron; Respondent: Chambers (Respondents)
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
19 October 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Ex Parte Hearing
Outcome
Matter to proceed to a full hearing.
Legal Topics
Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal, Consultation Obligations
Employment Law Redundancy Unfair Dismissal Consultation Obligations

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Parties

Mr Herron

Appellant

Chambers (Respondents)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Ex Parte Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the dismissal of the appellant was fair in light of redundancy and subsequent changes to the job structure
  2. 2 Whether the respondents breached their continuing obligation to consult with the appellant after changes to the job description and structure

Ratio Decidendi

It is arguable that the tribunal failed to consider whether the respondents breached their continuing obligation to consult with the appellant after the job structure changed, warranting a full hearing.

Court Disposition

Matter to proceed to a full hearing.

Orders

  • Case to be listed for half a day, Category C.