Hollister v National Farmers’ Union [1979] ICR 542 is a UK labour law case concerning redundancy and unfair dismissal.

Mr Hollister worked in Cornwall for the National Farmers’ Union as a secretary, earning commission on getting insurance with Cornish Mutual Association Co for members.

[1] The question which is being discussed in this case is whether the reorganisation of the business which the National Farmers' Union felt they had to undertake in 1976, coupled with Mr. Hollister's refusal to accept the new agreement, was a substantial reason of such a kind as to justify the dismissal of the employee.

One we were particularly referred to was Ellis v Brighton Co-operative Society Ltd[2] where it was recognised by the court that reorganisation of business may on occasion be a sufficient reason justifying the dismissal of an employee.

But in the present case Arnold J. expanded it a little so as not to limit it to where it came absolutely to a standstill but to where there was some sound, good business reason for the reorganisation.