Grant v. Pickering Interfaces Ltd [2003] UKEAT 1375_01_2402 (24 February 2003)

Grant v. Pickering Interfaces Ltd [2003] UKEAT 1375_01_2402 (24 February 2003)

The Tribunal was entitled to find that the instruction to work at the associated company's premises was within the appellant's contract of employment, involved no change in employer, pay, or terms, and was reasonable. The dismissal for refusal to comply and disruptive behaviour was fair. There was no detriment or...

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Citation
[2003] UKEAT 1375_01_2402
Parties
Appellant: Mrs Grant; Respondent: Pickering Interfaces Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 February 2003
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Part Time Worker Discrimination, Variation of Contract, Implied Terms, Gross Misconduct
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Part Time Worker Discrimination Variation of Contract Implied Terms Gross Misconduct

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Parties

Mrs Grant

Appellant

Pickering Interfaces Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the dismissal of the appellant was unfair under section 98(4) of the Employment Rights Act 1996
  2. 2 Whether the instruction to transfer to associated company premises was within the contract of employment
  3. 3 Whether there was discrimination against the appellant as a part-time worker under the Part-Time Workers (Prevention Of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal was entitled to find that the instruction to work at the associated company's premises was within the appellant's contract of employment, involved no change in employer, pay, or terms, and was reasonable. The dismissal for refusal to comply and disruptive behaviour was fair. There was no detriment or less favourable treatment under the part-time worker regulations. Even if the instruction was outside the contract, the employer's request was reasonable and the dismissal was not unfair.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed in full.