Source: All England Reporter
Publisher Citation: [2011] All ER (D) 74 (Jan)
Court: Employment Appeal Tribunal
Judge:

Judge Birtles, Mr K Edmondson and Mr J Mallender

Representation The employee appeared by his representative.
  The employer appeared by its representative.
Judgment Dates: 13 December 2009

Catchwords

Unfair dismissal - Dismissal - Dismissal in connection with long-term sickness - Whether employment tribunal erring in dismissing claim.

The Case

Unfair dismissal Dismissal. The Employment Appeal Tribunal dismissed the employee's appeal against an unsuccessful claim for unfair dismissal, in circumstances where had been dismissed following a prolonged period of sick leave.

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