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45 cases tagged Conduct Dismissal.

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Respondent won · Nov 2023

Dismissed for refusing to attend meetings: conduct dismissal upheld

A clerical officer with five years' service was fairly dismissed after repeatedly refusing to attend investigation and disciplinary meetings. The tribunal rejected her unfair dismissal claim.

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Respondent won · Oct 2023

24-year manager dismissed for falsifying delivery records: tribunal upholds gross misconduct decision

An operations manager with 24 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after making unauthorised manual carded entries and giving incorrect explanations. The tribunal rejected both his unfair and wrongful dismissal claims.

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Respondent won · Oct 2023

Whistleblowing claim fails: conduct dismissal upheld for walking out of shift twice

A general assistant who walked out of his shift twice and claimed he was dismissed for whistleblowing has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the real reason was his conduct, not any protected disclosure.

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Partial win £276 · Oct 2023

Nursery chef wins £276 after employer deducted nursery fees without permission

A nursery chef who was dismissed after raising concerns about nursery practices failed in her whistleblowing claims but succeeded in recovering £276.49 that her employer deducted from her wages for outstanding nursery fees without her written consent.

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Respondent won · Oct 2023

Delivery driver dismissed for lateness: ADHD discrimination claim fails

A delivery driver with ADHD was dismissed for persistent lateness while on a final warning. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, finding the employer acted reasonably.

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Respondent won · Sept 2023

Dismissed after final written warning: conduct decision upheld by tribunal

A client care associate with six years' service was dismissed for aggressive behaviour and unauthorised absences while on a final written warning. The tribunal upheld the dismissal, finding the employer acted reasonably.

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Partial win £649 · Sept 2023

Shouting at a colleague after a final warning: dismissal for conduct upheld

A production worker with a final written warning for threatening behaviour was fairly dismissed after shouting at a colleague. The tribunal also ordered Bighams Ltd to pay £648.96 for unpaid holiday.

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Respondent won · Jul 2023

Furlough breach: dismissed for travelling abroad without permission

A general operative who flew to Slovakia while on furlough was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, the tribunal has ruled.

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Partial win £1,536 · Jul 2023

Carer dismissed by email after back injury: no investigation, no hearing

A carer with nearly five years' service was dismissed by email after reporting a back injury at work. The tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair but limited compensation because a fair dismissal would have occurred anyway.

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Respondent won · Jul 2023

Whistleblowing and conduct dismissal: NHS trust's decision upheld

A Health Care Support Worker with four years' service was fairly dismissed for failing to treat a service user with dignity, the tribunal ruled, rejecting claims of whistleblowing detriment and race discrimination.

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Respondent won · Jun 2023

12-year council employee dismissed for non-disclosure and false information: tribunal rejects whistleblowing claim

A project coordinator with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for failing to declare property ownership on a housing application and providing false information about his brother. The tribunal also dismissed his whistleblowing claim and ordered him to pay £5,000 in costs.

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Partial win £1,399 · Jun 2023

18-year driver dismissed for failing to keep in touch during sick leave: unfair dismissal claim fails but notice pay awarded

A Tesco delivery driver with 18 years' service was dismissed for failing to attend meetings while on sick leave. The tribunal upheld the dismissal as fair but ordered Tesco to pay £1,398.60 in unpaid notice pay.

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Respondent won · Jun 2023

Postal worker dismissed for swearing at colleague over disabled parking bay

A postal worker with multiple sclerosis who swore at a colleague after being asked about his blue badge was fairly dismissed for abusive conduct, the tribunal ruled.

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Respondent won · Jun 2023

Border Force officer dismissed for misconduct while under a live final written warning: dismissal fair

A Border Force officer with three years' service was fairly dismissed after shouting at managers while under a live final written warning. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination.

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Claimant won · May 2023

Unfair dismissal over a discriminatory comment: when the investigation falls short

A mobile technician with 13 years' service was unfairly dismissed after describing a colleague as a 'female Eastern European woman' who 'always makes mistakes'. The tribunal found the employer's investigation was inadequate.

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Claimant won £2,179 · May 2023

HGV driver dismissed on the spot for refusing to drive without a rest break: unfair dismissal

An HGV driver who refused to drive to Stafford because he needed an 11-hour rest break was summarily dismissed without any investigation. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded £2,179.42, reduced by 50% for the driver's contributory conduct.

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Respondent won · May 2023

Customer advisor with depression dismissed for misconduct: tribunal upholds B&Q's decision

A customer advisor with depression was dismissed for gross misconduct after a series of incidents with colleagues. The tribunal ruled the dismissal was fair and not discriminatory.

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Claim dismissed · Apr 2023

Former employee's unfair dismissal claim thrown out after failing to attend hearing

A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Slough Borough Council was dismissed after she and her representative failed to attend the final hearing, despite multiple attempts by the tribunal to contact them.

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Respondent won · Mar 2023

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.

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Partial win £6,914 · Mar 2023

Deputy manager dismissed over CQC failings: unfair dismissal but 20% contributory fault

A deputy manager with five years' service was unfairly dismissed after a CQC report highlighted failures at her care home. The tribunal found the investigation unreasonable but reduced her award by 20% for her own poor record-keeping.

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