14 Aug 2026
Mixed outcome£692.30 awarded
Unfair Dismissal and Breach of Contract
Heard at Norwich
The claimant's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction due to insufficient service, but her wrongful dismissal claim succeeded and she was awarded £692.30.
Legal Issues (6)
- Whether the claimant had sufficient continuity of employment to bring an unfair dismissal claim (two-year qualifying period)
- whether the dismissal was summary with pay in lieu of notice or on notice
- calculation of the effective date of termination under sections 86
- 97 and 108 of the Employment Rights Act 1996
- application of Cosmaceuticals v Parkin
- breach of contract claim for notice pay and contractual severance
Reference: 3311803/2024