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14 cases tagged Band of Reasonable Responses.
Assistant manager dismissed for using physical force on customers: tribunal upholds John Lewis decision
An assistant team manager with eight years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV showed him pushing, grabbing and kicking members of the public. The tribunal rejected his claims of disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.
Investment director made redundant after team closure: tribunal upholds fair process
A commercial development director was fairly dismissed when his team was disbanded, despite a misleading statement by a managing director. The tribunal found a genuine redundancy situation and a fair consultation process.
Warehouse picker dismissed for lifting trolley in horseplay: dismissal fair despite long service
A warehouse picker with nine years' service was fairly dismissed for lifting an empty trolley to chest height as an act of horseplay. The tribunal upheld the employer's decision, finding it within the band of reasonable responses.
Border Force officer dismissed for failing to disclose previous dismissal: employer's decision upheld
A former Border Force officer who failed to disclose a previous gross misconduct dismissal on his application was fairly dismissed. The tribunal found the employer's investigation and decision were within the band of reasonable responses.
Dismissed after 18 months of support for kidney failure: a fair capability decision
A finance assistant with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for long-term sickness after her employer provided extensive support and considered redeployment. The tribunal upheld the decision, finding it within the range of reasonable responses.
Support worker dismissed for refusing face mask: tribunal upholds conduct dismissal
A support worker with 7 years' service was fairly dismissed after refusing to wear a face mask or a visor in the office. The tribunal found the employer acted within the band of reasonable responses.
Civil enforcement officer dismissed for assaulting member of public: dismissal fair
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a civil enforcement officer who assaulted a member of the public by knocking a phone from their hand. All race discrimination and harassment claims were also rejected.
Sales agent dismissed for writing down customer details: gross misconduct dismissal upheld
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a sales agent with 11 years' service who wrote a customer's name and email address on an unauthorised document, finding that Sky Retail Stores Limited acted within the band of reasonable responses.
Sales advisor dismissed for fraudulent signatures: employer's investigation was reasonable
A sales advisor with 9 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after an Insight Report flagged suspicious customer signatures. The tribunal found the employer's investigation and decision to dismiss were within the band of reasonable responses.
Dismissal for sexual assault upheld despite Asperger's syndrome defence
A Band 4 caterer with 14 years' service was fairly dismissed for pinching a colleague's bottom. The tribunal rejected his claim that his Asperger's syndrome caused the behaviour.
Delivery driver dismissed for speeding: a fair decision despite live warning
An online delivery driver with a live final written warning was fairly dismissed after speeding 30% over the limit. The tribunal upheld Sainsbury's decision, finding it fell within the band of reasonable responses.
Club secretary dismissed for sexual harassment after 20 years: fair dismissal upheld
A club secretary with 20 years' service was fairly dismissed for misconduct after two female employees alleged sexual touching. The tribunal found the golf club's investigation and decision were within the range of reasonable responses.
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.
15-year assistant store manager dismissed for cash refund breaches: dismissal fair
A Next assistant store manager with 15 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after repeatedly bypassing cash-handling procedures to process refunds. The tribunal rejected her unfair dismissal claim.