Mr L Smith v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd (England and Wales : Unfair Dismissal) [2021] UKET 1400680/2020 (19 November 2021)

The tribunal determined whether the dismissal was fair in all the circumstances, considering the reason for dismissal and the procedure followed by the employer.

Citation: [2021] UKET 1400680/2020
Parties: Claimant: Mr L Smith; Respondent: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 19 November 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal Unfair Dismissal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Judgment for the claimant
Legal Topics: Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr L Smith

Claimant

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal Unfair Dismissal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal determined whether the dismissal was fair in all the circumstances, considering the reason for dismissal and the procedure followed by the employer.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the claimant

Orders

The claimant was unfairly dismissed
The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant