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12 cases tagged Autism.
Delivery driver sacked with abusive language: takeaway ordered to pay £4,656
A delivery driver was unfairly dismissed after his manager told him 'I don't need you any more' and used abusive language. The Watford tribunal awarded £4,656 in compensation.
Unfair dismissal claim struck out: the importance of time limits after resignation
A hairdresser's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because she presented it too late, despite her premature baby and autism. The tribunal found no reasonable prospects of showing it was not reasonably practicable to claim earlier.
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.
Autistic customer assistant unfairly dismissed for leaning on colleague
A customer assistant with autism was unfairly dismissed by Marks and Spencer after leaning on a colleague, as the tribunal found the employer failed to consider his condition or obtain updated medical reports.
Casual worker with autism loses discrimination claims but wins worker status
A casual worker with Asperger Syndrome failed to prove disability discrimination or harassment, but the tribunal ruled she was a worker entitled to holiday pay.
Autistic teacher's discrimination claim dismissed as 73 days late
A science teacher who filed her tribunal claim 73 days late has had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims dismissed. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for her to have claimed on time.
Registered nurse dismissed for refusing to return to work: conduct dismissal upheld
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Band 5 registered nurse who refused to return to work after being removed from clinical duties over patient safety concerns. All claims, including unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, were dismissed.
Former employee's unfair dismissal claim thrown out for being 32 days late
A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim after the former employee admitted he knew the time limits but delayed because he hoped for a settlement. The claim was presented 32 days late.
Gymnastics club employee with dyslexia wins discrimination claim after 7 weeks
A tribunal found that a gymnastics club failed to make reasonable adjustments for a dyslexic employee and discriminated against her due to pregnancy, awarding £17,755.05.
Dismissed for alleged inappropriate touching: employer's decision upheld despite undisclosed autism
A former employee who was dismissed for gross misconduct after two colleagues alleged inappropriate touching has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's decision was within the range of reasonable responses, and the claimant's late disclosure of his autism did not make the dismissal unfair.
Bar staff resigns after grievance ignored: constructive dismissal succeeds
A bar worker who resigned after her employer failed to investigate her grievance about disability discrimination has won her claim for constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the brewery breached the implied term of trust and confidence.
Retail assistant removed from training over autism behaviour: discrimination but fair dismissal
A tribunal found that John Lewis discriminated against a retail assistant with autism by removing her from a team leader training programme without specialist advice, but her later dismissal for striking a manager was fair.