Evans v. SDL International [2000] EAT 1442_99_1812 (18 December 2000)

No error of law was found in the Chairman's decision to sit alone; the statutory discretion was properly exercised and no legal requirement for a full Tribunal or statement of reasons was breached.

Citation: [2000] EAT 1442_99_1812
Parties: Appellant: The Appellant; Respondent: Respondents
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 18 December 2000
Procedural Posture: Employment Appeal / Appeal From Employment Tribunal Chairman's Decision
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Tribunal Composition, Jurisdiction, Breach of Contract, Constructive Dismissal

Employment Law Tribunal Composition Jurisdiction Breach of Contract Constructive Dismissal

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Parties

The Appellant

Appellant

Respondents

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Employment Tribunal Chairman's Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Employment Tribunal Chairman erred in law by deciding to sit alone to consider the question of jurisdiction as a preliminary matter
2 Whether the Chairman properly exercised discretion under Employment Tribunals Act 1996, Section 4

Ratio Decidendi

No error of law was found in the Chairman's decision to sit alone; the statutory discretion was properly exercised and no legal requirement for a full Tribunal or statement of reasons was breached.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed