11KBW Employment Podcast
Lycatel v Schneider: Concurrent Proceedings
Jun 28, 2023
In this podcast, legal expert Katherine Taunton discusses the case of Lycatel v Schneider and the challenges of determining the preferred forum for a client's case. The limitations of litigating high-value contract claims in the ET are explored, along with the advantages and disadvantages of the High Court versus the Employment Tribunal. Strategic considerations for employees in employment tribunal claims are also highlighted.
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- In cases involving unlawful deductions, employers can argue that discretionary bonuses are not quantifiable and therefore not subject to claims.
- The Likodell Services and Schneider case highlights the factors considered by the Employment Appeal Tribunal when determining the appropriate forum to hear a complex breach of contract case.
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Issue in Likodell Services and Schneider case
The Likodell Services and Schneider case involved an £8 million bonus dispute. The claimant, an investment analyst, alleged that Likodell had agreed to a bonus arrangement that differed from his written contract. The case centered around the legal effect of a conversation between the claimant and the chairman regarding the bonus.
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