Mr C Hinchliffe v UPS Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1801876/2016 (7 March 2017)

Mr C Hinchliffe v UPS Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1801876/2016 (7 March 2017)

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

Citation
[2017] UKET 1801876/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr C Hinchliffe; Respondent: UPS Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
07 March 2017
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 C Hinchliffe

Claimant

UPS Ltd

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