Joseph v Mitchell A. Michael & SONS

• Jurisdiction: Antigua and Barbuda
• Court: Industrial Court (Antigua)
• Judge: James, J.
• Judgment Date: 12 December 1977
• Date: 12 December 1977

Industrial Court

James, J. (Hearing Officer)

Joseph

and

Mitchell A. Michael & Sons

Appearances-:

Mr. Baldwin Spencer for the worker

Mr. Charles Michael, Mr. Cyril Cumberbatch for the employer

Industrial Law - Unfair dismissal — Management submitted that the worker had been dismissed for late arrival for work — Union put forward the view that although some type of action against the employer was necessary the decision to summarily dismiss the employee was harsh as the offence did not warrant the penalty meted out — Finding that reasons for late arrival should not have to be requested by management and in the light of the issuance of a warning letter the onus was clearly on...