Mr M Bruce v SC Joseph Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1301778/2017 (9 October 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and did not have sufficient grounds for dismissal, constituting both unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Citation: [2017] UKET 1301778/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mr M Bruce; Respondent: SC Joseph Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 09 October 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 M Bruce

Claimant

SC Joseph Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and did not have sufficient grounds for dismissal, constituting both unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimant for unfair dismissal and breach of contract