Hinton v University of East London [2005] IRLR 552 CA
Reports relating to this case:
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Compromise agreements: Agreements must set out specific claims to be compromised
- Date:
- 24 June 2005
In Hinton v University of East London, the Court of Appeal holds that the EAT had erred in law in striking out a claim brought under s.47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (the right not to be subjected to a detriment for making a protected disclosure) on the basis that it was precluded by a general clause in an agreement which purported to compromise all claims arising under statute, common law or otherwise.
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Case round-up: Compromise agreements
- Date:
- 17 May 2005
This week's case round-up from Eversheds, covering compromise agreements.
