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12 cases tagged Breakdown of Trust.
Whistleblowing claims dismissed: council's breakdown of trust was genuine
A Community Development Manager who claimed she was dismissed for whistleblowing lost her case. The tribunal found the council's decision was due to an irretrievable breakdown in working relationships, not her protected disclosures.
Dismissed during long-term sick leave: a capability decision that went too fast
A warehouse operative with 6.5 years' service was dismissed for capability after a year of sick leave for depression. The tribunal upheld the dismissal, finding the employer acted reasonably despite not waiting the 4-5 weeks suggested by occupational health.
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.
18-year bar staff member dismissed after final warning: tribunal upholds conduct dismissal
An employment tribunal found that Meanwood Conservative Club acted fairly when it dismissed a bar worker with 18 years' service for failing to improve her attitude towards the club secretary, following a final written warning.
Managing director dismissed after bankruptcy: unfair dismissal for lack of procedure
A managing director was unfairly dismissed after his bankruptcy triggered a summary dismissal without any investigation or hearing. The tribunal awarded £4,630 but applied a 60% Polkey deduction.
HGV driver dismissed for fuel card misuse: tribunal upholds fair dismissal
An HGV driver who used a company fuel card for his personal vehicle and falsified time sheets was fairly dismissed. The tribunal rejected his claims of race discrimination and unfair dismissal.
Shunter dismissed for mobile phone breach: safety rules upheld
A shunter with six years' service was fairly dismissed for using his mobile phone in a safety-critical area, a tribunal has ruled. No compensation was awarded.
Room attendant unfairly dismissed after trust breakdown: basic award only
A room attendant with 10 years' service was unfairly dismissed for irretrievable breakdown of trust and confidence, but the tribunal found she would have been dismissed two weeks later anyway. She received a basic award of £1,665.
Whistleblower unfairly dismissed after being set unattainable targets
A senior underwriter with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about a potentially fraudulent claim. The tribunal found the employer failed to investigate whether the performance targets were reasonable.
Specialist doctor who resigned after grievance and mediation refusal loses constructive dismissal claim
A specialist doctor who resigned after his bullying grievance was not upheld and mediation was refused has lost his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract by the NHS Trust.
Dismissed for association with church investors: a breakdown of trust case that backfired
A care sector operations worker was unfairly dismissed and awarded £99,000 after his employer cited loss of trust due to his links with church investors. The tribunal also found he was harassed over his religion.
Senior pastor with 33 years' service dismissed for barring women from preaching: dismissal fair
A senior pastor who held a personal belief that women should not preach to men was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after creating an environment where women were denied the opportunity to preach. The tribunal upheld the church's decision.