Phoenix House Ltd v Stockman and another [2016] IRLR 848 EAT
Reports relating to this case:
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Unfair dismissal: Uplift in compensation under Acas code not applicable in "some other substantial reason" case
- Date:
- 24 October 2016
In Phoenix House Ltd v Stockman and another [2016] IRLR 848 EAT, the EAT held that, while the "Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures" did have some application to elements of a "some other substantial reason" dismissal, it was not appropriate to apply the uplift in compensation for unfair dismissal in such a case.
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Acas code does not extend to dismissal for breakdown in working relationships
- Date:
- 29 June 2016
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that the "Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures" does not apply to dismissals for some other substantial reason (SOSR) due to a breakdown in working relationships.
