Mr Gary Jeffery v Givaudan UK Limited

The EAT allowed Mr Jeffery’s appeal. Settlement by COT3 did not end his entitlement to written reasons requested under rule 62. The Tribunal must provide written reasons for the re engagement decision.

On 28 July 2026 the Employment Appeal Tribunal allowed an appeal by Mr Gary Jeffery against Givaudan UK Limited. The appeal concerned a refusal to provide written reasons after oral reasons had been given for a remedy judgment.

Mr Jeffery had succeeded in a claim for unfair dismissal. At a remedy hearing the employment judge refused orders for reinstatement or re engagement and gave oral reasons. On 2 August 2024 the claimant requested written reasons in accordance with rule 62 of the 2013 Rules.