Eugene Young v Towerbrook Limited T/A Castle Durrow Country House Hotel [2015] EAT Determination UD1598/2013

Posted In: Case Law
  • Case Reference
    UD1598/2013
  • Legal Body
    Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT)
  • Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
    Dismissal
Issues covered: Conduct, Fair Procedures, Minimum Notice

In this case the claimant worked for the Respondent company who operates a country house with its principle business being weddings. The claimant had been employed by the respondent company for over 12 years when an incident occurred that resulted in the claimant being dismissed. The tribunal heard conflicting evidence from the claimant and the respondent about an incident that occurred early one morning following a wedding the night before.

The claimant stated that he was clearing rubbish and it was thought he was being too loud. The claimant stated that he was approached by the witness/managing director who was pushing him in the chest and instructed him to stop working. Following a

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This article is correct at 02/10/2015
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