Mr A Hunter v SSE plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2016] UKET 3323878/2016 (1 November 2016)

Mr A Hunter v SSE plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2016] UKET 3323878/2016 (1 November 2016)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair dismissal procedures, resulting in unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Citation
[2016] UKET 3323878/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Hunter; Respondent: SSE plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 November 2016
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 A Hunter

Claimant

SSE plc

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 respondent failed to follow fair dismissal procedures, resulting in unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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