Ill-health dismissals: Acas disciplinary code not applicable

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  Holmes v Qinetiq Ltd [2016] IRLR 664 EAT (2 other reports)

  • Compensation uplift: Acas code of practice does not apply to ill-health dismissal involving no culpable conduct

    Date:

    24 September 2016

    In Holmes v Qinetiq Ltd [2016] IRLR 664 EAT, the EAT held the "Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures" has no application where an employer does not allege culpable conduct by an employee. Accordingly, no uplift to compensation under s.207A of TULR(C)A could be applied where the employee was unfairly dismissed on ill-health grounds.

  • Acas code on discipline and grievance does not apply to ill-health dismissals

    Date:

    28 June 2016

    The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that the "Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures" does not extend to dismissals on the ground of ill health.