Polyprint Mailing Films Ltd v Harvey [1995] UKEAT 55_95_2107 (21 July 1995)

Polyprint Mailing Films Ltd v Harvey [1995] UKEAT 55_95_2107 (21 July 1995)

The effective date of termination was 21st June 1994, being one week after the unequivocal written notice of termination was handed to the employee on 14th June 1994, in accordance with statutory and case law principles.

Citation
[1995] UKEAT 55_95_2107
Parties
Appellant: Polyprint Mailing Films Ltd; Respondent: Mr Harvey
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
21 July 1995
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal Decision on Preliminary Issue
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Effective Date of Termination, Unfair Dismissal, Redundancy Payment, Notice of Termination
Employment Law Effective Date of Termination Unfair Dismissal Redundancy Payment Notice of Termination

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Parties

Polyprint Mailing Films Ltd

Appellant

Mr Harvey

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal Decision on Preliminary Issue

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the effective date of termination of the respondent's employment for the purposes of redundancy and unfair dismissal claims?

Ratio Decidendi

The effective date of termination was 21st June 1994, being one week after the unequivocal written notice of termination was handed to the employee on 14th June 1994, in accordance with statutory and case law principles.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Industrial Tribunal's decision affirmed; effective date of termination is 21st June 1994.