Mr D Ings v Robert Birch / Athletic Markings Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Redundancy) [2017] UKET 3323788/2017 (10 May 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and that the respondent failed to pay the statutory redundancy and notice pay, constituting a breach of contract.

Citation: [2017] UKET 3323788/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mr D Ings; Respondent: Robert Birch / Athletic Markings Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 10 May 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Redundancy

Employment Law Breach of Contract Redundancy

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Parties

Mr D Ings

Claimant

Robert Birch / Athletic Markings Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy
2 Whether the respondent breached the contract of employment

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed by reason of redundancy and that the respondent failed to pay the statutory redundancy and notice pay, constituting a breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay claimant statutory redundancy pay
Respondent to pay claimant notice pay