Case 2416509/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S Vero v Mr M O’Halloran — 2020
- Case reference
- 2416509/2019
- Decision date
- 22 October 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Horne Representatives
- Venue
- Liverpool
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr S Vero
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal first found that the claimant had not failed to comply in any material respect with the Unless Order sent on 22 October 2020, so the order did not dismiss the claim. It also rejected the argument that the parties had performed the contract of employment illegally, and held that there was no public policy reason to refuse to consider the claimant’s claim.
On the employment relationship itself, the tribunal found that the claimant was dismissed. It held that the contract had not been terminated by frustration and that the claimant and respondent had not agreed to end the contract.
Despite those findings, the claim failed because the dismissal was fair. The judgment was given orally at the hearing, and no written reasons were provided unless requested.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal held that the claimant was dismissed, but the dismissal was fair. The judgment also records that the Unless Order did not operate to dismiss the claim, that illegality/public policy did not bar consideration of the claim, and that the contract was not terminated by frustration or mutual agreement. | Dismissed | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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