Employment law cases

Serco Ltd v Lawson; Botham v Ministry of Defence; Crofts and others v Veta Ltd and others [2006] IRLR 289 HL

Reports relating to this case:

  • Employment tribunal jurisdiction: 'Strong connections' with Great Britain give tribunal jurisdiction

    Date:
    17 November 2006

    In Lawson v Serco Ltd; Botham v Ministry of Defence; Crofts and others v Veta Ltd and others [2006] IRLR 289 HL, the House of Lords holds that employees will be entitled to claim unfair dismissal if working or based in Great Britain at the time of the dismissal. An employee posted abroad but retaining a strong connection with Great Britain may also be able to bring a claim.