H.W. SMITH (CABINETS) LTD. v. BRINDLE

Abstract

November 7, 1972 Industrial Relations — Unfair dismissal — Statutory compensation — Month's notice of dismissal given before coming into force of statutory protection — Notice expiring after provisions in force — Whether contract of employment terminated when notice given or when expiring — Whether jurisdiction to award compen‐sation for unfair dismissal where period of notice straddling date of coming into force of statutory protection — Act with retrospective effect — No room for interpreting clear words to avoid retrospective effect — Industrial Relations Act 1971 (c.72) ss. 22,23(2)(a)(3), 167.

Citation

Denning, Megaw, L.J. and Willmer, G. (1973), "H.W. SMITH (CABINETS) LTD. v. BRINDLE", Managerial Law, Vol. 13 No. 4, pp. 203-212. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb022149