Mrs M Tattersall v SMC 2016 Ltd (England and Wales : Redundancy) [2020] UKET 1307354/2019 (10 February 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the redundancy process was not properly followed and alternatives were not adequately considered.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1307354/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mrs M Tattersall; Respondent: SMC 2016 Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 10 February 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Redundancy, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Redundancy Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs M Tattersall

Claimant

SMC 2016 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 reasonable

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed as the redundancy process was not properly followed and alternatives were not adequately considered.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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