The WLR Daily case summaries
[2021] WLR(D) 332
Court of Appeal
Robinson v His Highness Sheikh Khalid Bin Saqr Al Qasimi
[2021] EWCA Civ 862
2021 May 5, 6; June 10
Holroyde, Singh, Baker LJJ
Employment— Unfair dismissal— Illegality— Claimant summarily dismissed for failure to pay tax on earnings— Employer resisting claim for unfair dismissal by relying on defence of illegality by claimant— Whether employee’s knowledge and participation in illegal performance of contract still necessary requirements to be considered by tribunal— Whether those requirements sufficient or subject to consideration of proportionality conditions