Tower Hamlets Consortium Ltd v Fisher [1998] UKEAT 97_98_0111 (1 November 1998)

Tower Hamlets Consortium Ltd v Fisher [1998] UKEAT 97_98_0111 (1 November 1998)

No constructive dismissal occurred as the tribunal preferred the employer's evidence, showing no threat or breach of contract; Ms Fisher resigned voluntarily and not in response to a fundamental breach.

Citation
[1998] UKEAT 97_98_0111
Parties
Appellant: Tower Hamlets Consortium; Respondent: Ms S M Fisher
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 November 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Constructive Dismissal, Unfair Dismissal, Disciplinary Procedure

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Parties

Tower Hamlets Consortium

Appellant

Ms S M Fisher

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal

  1. 1 Whether Ms Fisher was constructively dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal was unfair
  3. 3 Whether proper disciplinary procedures were followed

Ratio Decidendi

No constructive dismissal occurred as the tribunal preferred the employer's evidence, showing no threat or breach of contract; Ms Fisher resigned voluntarily and not in response to a fundamental breach.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Industrial Tribunal decision set aside
  • Finding of constructive dismissal overturned