2020

Buyer (6.5 months' service) v Johnson Matthey plc

A buyer who was dismissed after just six and a half months for performance and attendance issues lost her claims of automatic unfair dismissal, race and sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Doctor's receptionist v ISS Mediclean Ltd t/a ISS Facilities Services Healthcare

A doctor's receptionist who claimed she was discriminated against because of her race after a dispute over her holiday entitlement has had her claims dismissed by an employment tribunal.

Account manager (vehicle finance) v UK Carline Limited

An account manager was summarily dismissed and the employer covertly recorded the meeting. The tribunal struck out the employer's response and awarded £69,705.50.

Former employee (family relationship with managing director) v Netbit (UK) Limited

A former employee who resigned by text messages but continued working sporadically had his unfair dismissal claim struck out as out of time. The tribunal found his employment ended on 31 December 2018, not March 2019 as he argued.

Head of School (formerly Associate Head Teacher, 15 years' service) v Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust

A Head of School with 15 years' service resigned after a welfare meeting turned aggressive and her grievance was mishandled. The tribunal found constructive unfair dismissal, awarding £13,172.50.

Consultant Paediatric Neurologist v University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

A consultant paediatric neurologist who made multiple whistleblowing allegations was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. His repeated attempts to reopen the case using a Serious Untoward Incident Report failed, and he was ordered to pay over £83,000 in costs.

General Manager, building services and industry, UK and Ireland (RS); Managing Director of sales and marketing (DL) v Xylem Water Solutions UK Limited

Two long-serving managers were unfairly dismissed for offensive WhatsApp messages, but a tribunal awarded no compensation because they would have been sacked anyway and their conduct contributed fully.

Former employee v Priory Education Services Ltd

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because her legal representative failed to provide medical evidence as ordered. The tribunal refused to reconsider and ordered the representative to pay £11,906.17 in wasted costs.

Senior Carer and Manager's Assistant (14 years' service) v Jasmine Care (Holdings) Limited

A senior carer with 14 years' service was constructively dismissed after her employer unilaterally reduced her hours and pay, then suspended her over alleged holiday pay fraud. The tribunal awarded £41,039 in compensation.

Head of Financial Audit (8 years' service) v Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited

An employment tribunal found that Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited unfairly dismissed its Head of Financial Audit after a conflict with the Head of Legal, awarding £87,693.83 including a 25% ACAS uplift.

Clinical care co-ordinator (38 years' service) v University Hospital of North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust

A clinical care co-ordinator with 38 years' unblemished NHS service was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing after raising concerns about staffing and patient safety. The tribunal awarded her £472,800.44.