Mrs V Shields v Network Rail Infrastructure (England and Wales : Fixed Term Regulations) [2020] UKET 3203002/2019 (29 May 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant's contract was terminated in accordance with the regulations and she was not treated less favourably than permanent employees.

Citation: [2020] UKET 3203002/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mrs V Shields; Respondent: Network Rail Infrastructure
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 May 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Fixed Term Regulations, Employment Contract Termination

Employment Law Fixed Term Regulations Employment Contract Termination

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Parties

Mrs V Shields

Claimant

Network Rail Infrastructure

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant's fixed-term contract was terminated in accordance with the Fixed Term Employees (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant's contract was terminated in accordance with the regulations and she was not treated less favourably than permanent employees.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed