Oakley v Gateway Foodmarkets Ltd [1993] UKEAT 543_92_2402 (24 February 1993)

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant did not meet the necessary qualifying period of service, as she only worked and was paid for 15 hours per week, not the 22.5 hours claimed.

Citation: [1993] UKEAT 543_92_2402
Parties: Appellant: Mrs Oakley; Respondent: Gateway
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 24 February 1993
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Qualifying Period of Service, Employment Contracts, Working Hours

Employment Law Qualifying Period of Service Employment Contracts Working Hours

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Parties

Mrs Oakley

Appellant

Gateway

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant had the necessary qualifying period of service for her claim
2 Interpretation of contractual working hours

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant did not meet the necessary qualifying period of service, as she only worked and was paid for 15 hours per week, not the 22.5 hours claimed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed