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Agency worker's multiple claims struck out: no jurisdiction and out of time
An agency worker who worked for less than two years had his unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, and breach of contract claims dismissed by the tribunal, along with human exploitation allegations which the tribunal had no power to hear.
Agency mental health worker's whistleblowing claim dismissed: safety concerns not a protected disclosure
An Approved Mental Health Professional who withdrew from work citing serious danger lost his whistleblowing and health and safety detriment claims. The tribunal found his concerns did not amount to a protected disclosure or a reasonable belief of imminent danger.
Production operative dismissed during long-term sick leave: unfair dismissal claim fails on service
A production operative who was dismissed while on sick leave for plantar fasciitis and depression lost her unfair dismissal claim because she had less than two years' service. All disability discrimination claims were also dismissed.
Agency worker's employment status claims dismissed: no contract with end-user
An agency worker who claimed unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and equal pay against the end-user and hirer lost all claims after the tribunal found he was not an employee of either respondent.
Agency caretaker's race and religion discrimination claims rejected after 13-day engagement
An agency caretaker who worked for only 13 days at Pimlico Academy lost his claims of direct and indirect discrimination over keys, phone use, and prayer breaks. The tribunal found no less favourable treatment.
Agency worker's whistleblowing and harassment claims dismissed after short assignment
A housing officer who worked for Central Bedfordshire Council for just one month via an agency had her claims of whistleblowing detriment and harassment related to disability and transgender status dismissed by the Watford Employment Tribunal.
Agency lawyer's race discrimination claims against council dismissed; costs ordered
An agency Contracts and Procurement Lawyer lost her race discrimination, harassment and victimisation claims against the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The tribunal also ordered her to pay costs for pursuing claims with no reasonable prospect of success.
Agency worker's disability discrimination claim struck out against agency
A former sterile cleaning supervisor had her disability discrimination claim against an employment agency struck out after she could not identify any discriminatory act by the agency.
Agency worker injured on day two wins £1,500 signing bonus
An agency worker who suffered a back injury on his second day was awarded £1,500 of a promised £3,000 signing bonus after the tribunal ruled the time off counted towards the 45-day qualifying period.
Software developer's Slack message not a protected disclosure: whistleblowing claim fails
A software developer who raised concerns about multi-user discrimination in a Slack channel has lost his whistleblowing claim after the tribunal found his message did not amount to a protected disclosure of information.
Agency worker's whistleblowing claim: interim relief refused over employment status
An agency worker who claimed she was dismissed for whistleblowing had her interim relief application refused because she could not show a 'pretty good chance' of proving she was an employee of the respondent.
Agency worker dismissed for unauthorised absence: race and sex discrimination claims fail
An agency worker who was dismissed after taking three days off without permission to care for his son has lost his claims of race and sex discrimination against Notting Hill Genesis.
Marketing agent through own company lacked two years' service for unfair dismissal claim
A former employee who worked through his own company before becoming an employee had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he had less than two years' continuous service as an employee.
Porter with two months' service loses whistleblowing constructive dismissal claim
A porter who resigned after two months, claiming constructive dismissal for reporting drug use and safety concerns, lost his case. The tribunal found the employer had taken reasonable steps and there was no fundamental breach of contract.
Agency worker unable to claim unfair dismissal against NHS trust: no implied contract
An agency worker who spent nearly three years at an NHS trust was unable to bring an unfair dismissal claim because the tribunal found no implied employment contract existed. The claim was dismissed.
Agency worker's pregnancy discrimination claim allowed to proceed out of time
A warehouse operative who worked via an agency was not an employee of Taylor Made Golf, but her pregnancy discrimination claim as a contract worker was allowed to proceed despite being nearly a year late.
Agency healthcare assistant's unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out as out of time
An agency healthcare assistant's claims against the Secretary of State for Justice were dismissed after the tribunal found it had no jurisdiction over her unfair dismissal claim and her discrimination claims were presented two days late.
Locum physiotherapist's unfair dismissal claim fails over employment status
A locum physiotherapist who claimed he was unfairly dismissed had his case thrown out after the tribunal found he was a worker, not an employee, and failed to comply with court orders.
Agency worker paid late for March shift: unlawful deduction but no compensation
An agency worker won her claim for unlawful deduction of wages after being paid late for a March 2020 shift, but received no compensation as the sum was paid in May 2020. Her claim that she should have been furloughed was dismissed.
Agency worker's whistleblowing claim fails: photographs and mistaken firearms conviction not enough
An agency worker who took photographs of alleged health and safety breaches and had a job offer revoked over a mistaken firearms conviction has lost his whistleblowing claim. The tribunal found he did not make a protected disclosure.
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