Mr M Dowding v The Character Group plc (England and Wales : Contract of Employment) [2025] UKET 2303676/2017 (7 February 2025)

Mr M Dowding v The Character Group plc (England and Wales : Contract of Employment) [2025] UKET 2303676/2017 (7 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow proper procedure and did not have a fair reason for dismissal, constituting unfair dismissal.

Citation
[2025] UKET 2303676/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr M Dowding; Respondent: The Character Group plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Contract of Employment, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Contract of Employment Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr M Dowding

Claimant

The Character Group plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the respondent breached the contract of employment

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow proper procedure and did not have a fair reason for dismissal, constituting unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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