Williams-Key v Anite Systems Ltd [1998] UKEAT 942_98_0111 (1 November 1998)

The Tribunal's misstatement of contractual terms regarding pension contributions constitutes an arguable point of law warranting a full appeal hearing.

Citation: [1998] UKEAT 942_98_0111
Parties: Appellant: Mr Williams-Key; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 01 November 1998
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: Case listed for full appeal hearing; preliminary appeal allowed to proceed.
Legal Topics: Contractual Interpretation, Unauthorised Deductions, Pension Contributions, Procedural Standing

Employment Law Contractual Interpretation Unauthorised Deductions Pension Contributions Procedural Standing

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Parties

Mr Williams-Key

Appellant

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Tribunal misinterpreted clause 12 of the contract regarding sick pay and pension contributions
2 Whether there is a conflict between the contract and Employee Handbook provisions
3 Whether the Respondent has locus to participate in the appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal's misstatement of contractual terms regarding pension contributions constitutes an arguable point of law warranting a full appeal hearing.

Court Disposition

Case listed for full appeal hearing; preliminary appeal allowed to proceed.

Orders

Both parties to submit written representations on respondent's standing within 14 days.
Skeleton arguments to be exchanged and lodged 14 days before hearing.