Employment law cases

Stuart Peters Ltd v Bell [2009] IRLR 941 CA

Reports relating to this case:

  • Unfair dismissal: Norton Tool principle does not apply to unfair constructive dismissal

    Date:
    9 December 2009

    In Stuart Peters Ltd v Bell [2009] IRLR 941 CA, the Court of Appeal held that, in a case of constructive unfair dismissal, the Norton Tool principle that compensation for unfair dismissal without notice must include a sum representing the employee's full pay during his or her notice period does not apply, and the employee must give credit for any earnings during this period.