Isaac v Badgerline Ltd [1996] UKEAT 658_95_1605 (16 May 1996)

Isaac v Badgerline Ltd [1996] UKEAT 658_95_1605 (16 May 1996)

The Tribunal's dismissal for redundancy was fair on the evidence, but the absence of findings on consultation required remittal for amplification; no appearance of bias was found.

Citation
[1996] UKEAT 658_95_1605
Parties
Appellant Advocate: HELEN GOWER; Appellant: Mr Isaac; Respondent Advocate: MR C JEANS; Employer/respondent: Respondents
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
16 May 1996
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal
Outcome
Partially allowed; remitted for amplification on consultation.
Legal Topics
Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal, Tribunal Bias, Consultation, Alternative Employment
Employment Law Redundancy Unfair Dismissal Tribunal Bias Consultation Alternative Employment

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Parties

HELEN GOWER

Appellant Advocate

Mr Isaac

Appellant

MR C JEANS

Respondent Advocate

Respondents

Employer/respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the dismissal of the appellant for redundancy fair?
  2. 2 Was there an appearance of bias in the Tribunal?
  3. 3 Did the Tribunal adequately consider consultation and alternative employment?

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal's dismissal for redundancy was fair on the evidence, but the absence of findings on consultation required remittal for amplification; no appearance of bias was found.

Court Disposition

Partially allowed; remitted for amplification on consultation.

Orders

  • Matter remitted to same Industrial Tribunal to amplify whether there was adequate consultation and whether their decision remains the same.