Mr G W Peterson v S Maris Ltd (England and Wales : Redundancy) [2024] UKET 2502177/2023 (17 January 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a fair redundancy process, including inadequate consultation and failure to consider alternatives, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Citation: [2024] UKET 2502177/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr G W Peterson; Respondent: S Maris Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 17 January 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Redundancy Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr G W Peterson

Claimant

S Maris Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed by reason of redundancy
2 Whether the redundancy process was fair and compliant with statutory requirements

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a fair redundancy process, including inadequate consultation and failure to consider alternatives, rendering the dismissal unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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