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5 cases tagged Bipolar Disorder.

Partial win · Oct 2023

GP forced to resign after employer failed to provide ergonomic aids and held surprise performance meeting

A tribunal found that a GP with bipolar disorder and severe neck pain was constructively dismissed and discriminated against after her employer failed to provide a suitable chair and mouse, and treated her negatively in a performance meeting.

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Respondent won · Jun 2023

Car park enforcement officer dismissed after 1,163 days off sick: capability dismissal upheld

An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a car park enforcement officer who had been absent for 1,163 days out of 1,992 due to bipolar disorder, finding the NHS trust acted reasonably.

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Respondent won · Mar 2023

Job applicant with bipolar disorder rejected after casting day: no discrimination or victimisation

A cruise ship entertainment host applicant with bipolar disorder lost his discrimination and victimisation claims after a tribunal found the rejection was based on interview performance, not his disability or previous tribunal claim.

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Claim dismissed · Mar 2023

Dismissal claim struck out: mental health did not excuse five-month delay

A neighbourhood response officer with bipolar disorder had his unfair dismissal claim struck out because he presented it five months late, despite the tribunal accepting his mental breakdown made it impossible to claim on time.

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Respondent won · Nov 2022

Managing director with bipolar disorder fairly dismissed for gross misconduct

A managing director with 25 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, including a sham payment, despite his bipolar disorder. The tribunal rejected claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

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