Gunton v Richmond upon Thames LBC

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 Mr Gunton could claim damages for failure to follow the procedure.

See also

UK labour law

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External links

Category:United Kingdom labour case law
Category:Court of Appeal of England and Wales cases
Category:1980 in British law
Category:1980 in case law