White v. Entech Technical Solutions Ltd [2000] UKEAT 1175_99_0806 (8 June 2000)

The contract was not a fixed-term contract as it lacked a defined end date; it was terminable on reasonable notice, which in this case was the statutory minimum of one week.

Citation: [2000] UKEAT 1175_99_0806
Parties: Appellant: Mr White; Respondent: Entech Technical Solutions Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 08 June 2000
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Full Hearing on Appeal From Employment Tribunal
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Fixed Term Contracts, Notice Periods, Implied Terms, Employment Termination

Employment Law Fixed Term Contracts Notice Periods Implied Terms Employment Termination

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Parties

Mr White

Appellant

Entech Technical Solutions Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Full Hearing on Appeal From Employment Tribunal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant was employed under a fixed-term contract
2 Whether the contract was terminable on one week's notice or only at the end of a fixed term

Ratio Decidendi

The contract was not a fixed-term contract as it lacked a defined end date; it was terminable on reasonable notice, which in this case was the statutory minimum of one week.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

The appeal is dismissed.