Long v Memory Lane Cakes [1995] UKEAT 224_94_0610 (6 October 1995)

Long v Memory Lane Cakes [1995] UKEAT 224_94_0610 (6 October 1995)

The Industrial Tribunal did not err in law or act perversely in finding that the redundancy selection and consultation process were fair and reasonable, as the employer followed an agreed procedure with the Union and acted within the range of reasonable responses.

Citation
[1995] UKEAT 224_94_0610
Parties
Appellant: Mr Long; Respondent: Memory Lane Cakes
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 October 1995
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal, Consultation Procedures
Employment Law Redundancy Unfair Dismissal Consultation Procedures

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Parties

Mr Long

Appellant

Memory Lane Cakes

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the selection criteria for redundancy were clear, objective, and fairly applied to Mr Long
  2. 2 Whether the Industrial Tribunal took into account irrelevant considerations or gave undue weight to certain factors
  3. 3 Whether the consultation process with Mr Long was adequate and fair

Ratio Decidendi

The Industrial Tribunal did not err in law or act perversely in finding that the redundancy selection and consultation process were fair and reasonable, as the employer followed an agreed procedure with the Union and acted within the range of reasonable responses.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed