March 18, 2010
Paper Boy Case Rejected by Employment Appeal Tribunal
In the effort to sue his news agency for firing him on illegal grounds, a paper boy had filed an appeal case with the Employment Appeal Tribunal in
Myles Bebbington was employed with the local news agent, Sturry News, located in
An employment tribunal dismissed the case on account of the fact that there was no formal contract drawn between the employer and his employee, and hence neither were bound by mutual obligations, even as Myles alleged unfair dismissal. The EAT has decided to uphold the original decision though the Children’s Legal Centre supported the boy’s case.
Carolyn Haddon, Solicitor at Charles Russell, expressing her opinion on the tribunal decision, said that this case has amply established how the Age Regulations Act is helping both the young and the old over 65 from unjust terminations. That is the only reason why Myles could approaching the EAT despite being under 18.
This case has raised questions about whether the Tribunal would have still dismissed the case had Myles not been a minor. However, it has been reported that this case was primarily dissolved as Myles was not employed with the news agency, and that it had less to do with his age.
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