Gunton v Richmond upon Thames LBC
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| Gunton v Richmond upon Thames LBC | |
|---|---|
| Court | Court of Appeal of England and Wales |
| Citation(s) | [1980] ICR 755 |
| Keywords | |
| Wrongful dismissal | |
Gunton v Richmond upon Thames LBC [1980] ICR 755 is a UK labour law case, concerning wrongful dismissal.
Facts
Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council had a contractual disciplinary procedure and a power to dismiss on one month’s notice. Mr Gunton claimed that, given his dismissal without notice, albeit with one month’s pay, the procedure was not properly followed.
Judgment
Buckley LJ held that Mr Gunton could claim damages for failure to follow the procedure.
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See also
- UK labour law
- Société Générale, London Branch v Geys, UKSC 63, which made reference to this case.
References
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