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17 cases tagged Appeal Process.
Janitor dismissed for unauthorised absences caught on CCTV: gross misconduct upheld
A janitor with six years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV and fob data showed he spent extended periods away from his post. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Redundancy selection: lowest score in pool led to fair dismissal
A Holistic Assessor with 4 years' service was fairly dismissed after scoring lowest in a redundancy selection matrix. The tribunal found the process was reasonable despite the employee's concerns about the criteria.
Catering manager with 16 years' service dismissed for alleged theft and bullying: employer's decision upheld
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a catering manager who was found guilty of gross misconduct for stealing tea bags and bullying a colleague, ruling that Serco Ltd's investigation and decision were within the range of reasonable responses.
Shouting at a colleague after a final warning: dismissal for conduct upheld
A production worker with a final written warning for threatening behaviour was fairly dismissed after shouting at a colleague. The tribunal also ordered Bighams Ltd to pay £648.96 for unpaid holiday.
Redundancy selection scoring upheld: fair process and consultation saved the day
A Heating Sales Advisor with five years' service lost his unfair dismissal claim after a tribunal found that British Gas Services Limited followed a fair redundancy process, including collective consultation, objective scoring, and a proper appeal.
Redundancy dismissal upheld: small business restructure after pandemic
An operations manager with 14 years' service was fairly dismissed when her role became redundant after the business automated processes and hired a head of operations. The tribunal rejected her unfair dismissal claim.
Senior Supervisor selected for redundancy after appraisal re-done without his input
A Senior Supervisor with 3.5 years' service was unfairly dismissed when his employer re-did his performance appraisal without consulting him, then failed to provide evidence of the appeal process. The tribunal awarded £16,211.91.
Lead Design Engineer loses unfair dismissal claim over redundancy selection process
A tribunal has ruled that a Lead Design Engineer with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for redundancy after scoring lowest on a selection matrix. The claim was dismissed in full.
Long-serving acting manager's unfair dismissal claim dismissed as out of time
A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim from an acting manager with 32 years' service because he filed it too late, despite multiple ACAS contacts and an ongoing appeal.
18-year teaching assistant loses unfair dismissal claim after missing deadline by five weeks
A teaching assistant dismissed for a Facebook post about her school was too late to bring an unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal ruled it was reasonably practicable for her to have filed in time, despite her stress and anxiety.
Redundancy selection score below breakpoint: a fair process upheld
A driver/custodian with 6 years' service was made redundant after scoring 16 out of a breakpoint of 19. The tribunal found the redundancy process fair and dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and religious discrimination.
27-year mechanic made redundant: selection criteria upheld as fair
A mechanic with 27 years' service was fairly dismissed for redundancy after scoring zero under agreed criteria, the tribunal found. No compensation was awarded.
Waiting for appeal outcome: why ignorance of the time limit cost this employee her claim
A former employee who believed her dismissal only took effect after her appeal was rejected has had her unfair dismissal claim struck out as out of time. The tribunal refused to extend the deadline.
23 years' service, pool of one, pandemic redundancy: decision upheld
A quality and compliance manager with 23 years' service lost his unfair dismissal claim after being made redundant in a pool of one during the pandemic. The tribunal found the process was fair.
Dismissed for removing tachograph card: fair decision despite procedural flaws
An LGV driver with 10 years' service was fairly dismissed for removing his tachograph card near the depot, the Manchester Employment Tribunal ruled, despite procedural shortcomings in the disciplinary process.
Payroll supervisor with 19 years' service dismissed for refusing new reporting structure: unfair dismissal claim fails
A payroll supervisor with 19 years' service was fairly dismissed for refusing to accept a new reporting structure and for capability issues, the Watford Employment Tribunal has ruled. Her claims of unfair dismissal and associative disability discrimination were rejected.
Acting principal resigns after employer repeatedly suggested he quit: constructive dismissal win
A teacher with 28 years' service was awarded £48,117 after the tribunal found the school's conduct—including repeated suggestions to resign and delays returning his possessions—breached trust and confidence, entitling him to resign and claim constructive unfair dismissal.