Case 3201853/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Mr Derrick Dent v Harding Bros Electrical Ltd — 2021
- Case reference
- 3201853/2020
- Decision date
- 31 August 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Peter Wilkinson
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr Derrick Dent
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningMr Derrick Dent was employed by Harding Bros Electrical Ltd as a foreman and was summarily dismissed by letter dated 23 April 2020 for gross misconduct. He brought a single claim for unfair dismissal under Part X of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The tribunal found that the dismissal related to the conduct complained of at Chamberlain Place in Walthamstow, where the respondent had received a complaint of loss of power after recent electrical installation work, including distribution boards installed by the claimant.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Recorded from the judgment. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- s.98(4) Employment Rights Act 1996
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd v Jones [1982] IRLR 439
Official outcome judgment PDF
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