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7 cases tagged Comparator.
Retire-and-return scheme leads to constructive dismissal claim, but breach of contract and age discrimination claims struck out
A consultant clinical scientist with 23 years' service resigned after a 'retire and return' scheme reduced her role. The tribunal struck out her breach of contract and age discrimination claims, but allowed her unfair dismissal claim to proceed.
Customer service manager overlooked for hours due to disability: constructive dismissal succeeds
A Customer Service Manager with 6 years' service was constructively dismissed after being repeatedly overlooked for increased hours while a colleague was given a 30-hour contract. The tribunal found direct disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.
Nurse given final warning over stair gate incident: race discrimination claim fails
A care home nurse who claimed race discrimination after receiving a final written warning for a fire safety breach has had his claim dismissed. The tribunal found no less favourable treatment compared to other staff.
Agency social worker with endometriosis wins disability discrimination claim after placement cut short
An agency social worker with endometriosis had her placement terminated five weeks early due to sickness absence. The tribunal found the council directly discriminated against her and awarded £12,570.
Minibus driver loses sex discrimination claim over redundancy selection
A school minibus driver who claimed she was made redundant because of her sex has lost her case. The tribunal found no evidence of discrimination and noted she had not engaged with the consultation process.
Unit manager dismissed for leaving petrol station unattended: dismissal upheld
A Waitrose unit manager with 18 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after leaving a petrol filling station without a duty manager or keyholder present. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
UNISON organiser dismissed over COVID arrest: conduct dismissal upheld
A regional organiser who was arrested in Tenerife for breaching Spain's COVID lockdown and then gave media interviews against instructions was fairly dismissed by UNISON, the tribunal has ruled.