Mr C Benham v Royal Mail Group (England and Wales : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1400029/2017 (22 April 2017)

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair as the employer failed to follow proper procedures and did not provide sufficient justification.

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Citation: [2017] UKET 1400029/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mr C Benham; Respondent: Royal Mail Group
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 22 April 2017
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr C Benham

Claimant

Royal Mail Group

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the dismissal of Mr C Benham by Royal Mail Group was unfair under employment law

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair as the employer failed to follow proper procedures and did not provide sufficient justification.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Royal Mail Group to pay compensation to Mr C Benham

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