Unfair Dismissal – re-hearing on appeal

This case at the EAT serves as a reminder that a complete re-hearing on appeal can cure any procedural defects at the first instance disciplinary hearing.

It also servers as a reminder that not all procedural defects will result in a dismissal being unfair – if the defect didn’t cause the Claimant to suffer any disadvantage, the dismissal can still be fair.

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