Turner v. Sutton [2000] UKEAT 474_00_1807 (18 July 2000)

Turner v. Sutton [2000] UKEAT 474_00_1807 (18 July 2000)

The Tribunal found that the duties to which Mrs Turner was transferred were commensurate with her grade and within her contract; the grievance procedure was not breached; evidence about motive for resignation was relevant; no breach of contract or constructive dismissal occurred.

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Citation
[2000] UKEAT 474_00_1807
Parties
Appellant: Mrs Turner; Respondent: London Borough of Sutton
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
18 July 2000
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Dismissal, Unfair Dismissal, Contractual Interpretation, Grievance Procedure
Employment Law Constructive Dismissal Unfair Dismissal Contractual Interpretation Grievance Procedure

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Parties

Mrs Turner

Appellant

London Borough of Sutton

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Preliminary Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the employer's conduct amounted to constructive dismissal
  2. 2 Whether the transfer of Mrs Turner was within the terms of her contract
  3. 3 Whether the grievance procedure was breached

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the duties to which Mrs Turner was transferred were commensurate with her grade and within her contract; the grievance procedure was not breached; evidence about motive for resignation was relevant; no breach of contract or constructive dismissal occurred.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed