Mr J Andrews v Poundstretcher Ltd (England and Wales : Contract of Employment) [2020] UKET 3321896/2019 (10 February 2020)

Mr J Andrews v Poundstretcher Ltd (England and Wales : Contract of Employment) [2020] UKET 3321896/2019 (10 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and did not have a fair reason for dismissal.

Citation
[2020] UKET 3321896/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Andrews; Respondent: Poundstretcher Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
10 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Contract of Employment, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Contract of Employment Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr J Andrews

Claimant

Poundstretcher Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the respondent breached the contract of employment

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and did not have a fair reason for dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal.