Mr D Kaye v Royal Mail Group Ltd: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1800291/2017 (7 July 2017)

Mr D Kaye v Royal Mail Group Ltd: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1800291/2017 (7 July 2017)

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

Citation
[2017] UKET 1800291/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Kaye; Respondent: Royal Mail Group Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr D Kaye

Claimant

Royal Mail Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for unfair dismissal and breach of contract