Phillips v. NES Computer Services Ltd [2000] UKEAT 1130_00_1502 (15 February 2000)

The Tribunal found no causal connection between the protected act and the dismissal, and determined that poor work performance was the sole reason for dismissal, not race or victimisation.

Citation: [2000] UKEAT 1130_00_1502
Parties: Appellant: Mrs Phillips; Respondent: NES Computer Services Limited
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 February 2000
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Race Discrimination, Victimisation, Dismissal

Employment Law Equality Law Race Discrimination Victimisation Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs Phillips

Appellant

NES Computer Services Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant was unlawfully dismissed due to race discrimination
2 Whether the appellant was victimised for making a protected act under the Race Relations Act 1976

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found no causal connection between the protected act and the dismissal, and determined that poor work performance was the sole reason for dismissal, not race or victimisation.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed