Labour Court recommends £500 for worker after flawed dismissal procedures at H Samuel

In 1999, the Labour Court recommended that H Samuel (Signet PLC.) pay a worker £500 after finding flaws in the procedures used to end her temporary employment. The recommendation was dated 15 March 1999. The worker said she received no warning about her performance and had met sales targets. H Samuel said her performance was unsatisfactory and that her temporary contract could be ended if she was unsuitable. The £500 included outstanding notice, holiday and public holiday entitlements. The Court also called for formal disciplinary and grievance procedures for temporary and probationary staff.