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11 cases tagged Anxiety Depression.
Funeral director with 31 years' service fails to establish disability status
An employment tribunal has ruled that a funeral director with 31 years' service was not a disabled person under the Equality Act, dismissing his disability discrimination claims.
Dismissed after 22 years for breakdown of trust: a fair decision despite no pre-dismissal meeting
A security supervisor with 22 years' service was fairly dismissed for a fundamental breakdown of trust and confidence after he repeatedly emailed senior management and a client threatened to cancel its contract. The tribunal upheld the employer's decision.
When does anxiety and depression become a disability? Tribunal sets earlier start date
A tribunal found that a medical centre employee was disabled from December 2019 due to anxiety and depression, earlier than the employer conceded. The ruling confirms that mental impairments can be 'long-term' even before 12 months have passed.
Ignorance of time limits not enough for unfair dismissal but disability claim allowed
A former employee who missed the deadline for his unfair dismissal claim because he didn't know about the three-month limit was able to proceed with his disability discrimination claim on 'just and equitable' grounds.
Associate specialist surgeon resigned after accessing ex-wife's medical records: tribunal upholds employer's process
A Cardiff tribunal dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination by a surgeon who accessed his ex-wife's medical records without consent over 13 years. The tribunal found he resigned voluntarily and the employer's disciplinary process was fair.
Care coordinator with anxiety and depression found disabled by tribunal
An employment tribunal ruled that a care coordinator with 12 years' service was disabled by anxiety and depression from August 2021, paving the way for her discrimination claims against Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.
Employee with anxiety and depression found disabled despite lack of GP visits
A tribunal ruled that a team leader with anxiety and depression was disabled under the Equality Act, even though she managed her condition through self-help and avoided regular doctor visits.
Pub team leader with anxiety wins disability discrimination claim over reasonable adjustments
A tribunal found that a pub company failed to make reasonable adjustments for a team leader with anxiety and depression, awarding her £15,025 in compensation.
Social worker dismissed for falsely representing himself to police: dismissal upheld
A homeless social practitioner with 18 years' service was fairly dismissed after he falsely represented himself as a substance user at a police station, while still under a final written warning for a previous boundary breach.
Dementia outreach worker's whistleblowing and disability claims dismissed
A part-time dementia outreach worker who claimed she was dismissed for whistleblowing and disability discrimination has lost her case. The tribunal found no protected disclosure and no discrimination.
Removal of temporary sign-on location: constructive dismissal claim fails
A roadside technician with 15 years' service resigned after his employer ended a temporary sign-on arrangement. The tribunal found no constructive dismissal or disability discrimination.