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503 cases tagged Constructive Dismissal.

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Claimant won £3,757 · Mar 2026

Constructive dismissal after eight-month wait for grievance outcome

An NHS employee resigned after waiting nearly eight months for her grievance outcome. The tribunal found she was constructively unfairly dismissed and awarded £3,756.60.

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Claim dismissed · Mar 2026

Hotel night worker's constructive dismissal claim struck out after delay in resigning

A tribunal struck out a constructive unfair dismissal claim from a night team member who waited 2.5 months after the last alleged breach before resigning, finding he had affirmed the contract.

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Claim dismissed · Jul 2025

Race discrimination claim dismissed after social worker missed time limit

An experienced social worker's race discrimination and constructive dismissal claims against Devon County Council were dismissed because she presented her claim too late, and the tribunal refused to extend time.

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Remitted · Jan 2025

Judgments set aside after tribunal failed to phone absent respondent

A tribunal has set aside its own earlier judgments after admitting it should have telephoned the respondent before proceeding in their absence. The case will now be reheard.

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Partial win · Jun 2024

Payments consultant allowed to add minimum wage and wrongful dismissal claims

A tribunal has granted a payments consultant permission to amend his claim to include wrongful dismissal and National Minimum Wage complaints, but refused to add automatic unfair dismissal. The case highlights the hurdles of bringing claims when working through a limited company.

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Respondent won · Apr 2024

Handyman loses constructive dismissal claim over ADHD adjustments

A handyman with ADHD resigned claiming constructive dismissal after alleged bullying and failure to make adjustments. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of trust and confidence, and the claim failed.

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Claimant won £33,611 · Jan 2024

Sonographer forced to clean and threatened with deportation: race discrimination upheld

A black African sonographer was racially harassed and discriminated against after being required to perform cleaning duties and threatened with deportation. The tribunal awarded £33,611.12.

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Claimant won £39,208 · Dec 2023

EFL teacher wins constructive dismissal claim after zero-hours contract imposed

An EFL teacher with 18 years' service was constructively dismissed after her employer unilaterally imposed a zero-hours contract and refused union representation. The tribunal awarded £39,208.47.

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Partial win £24,331 · Dec 2023

Demoted without consultation: constructive dismissal after 20 years' service

A long-serving installations manager was constructively dismissed after being demoted twice without consultation. The tribunal awarded £24,331.

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Respondent won · Dec 2023

Social worker's race discrimination claim over 'aggressive' stereotype dismissed

A black social worker with 15 years' service lost her claims of race discrimination and constructive dismissal after an altercation with a white colleague. The tribunal found no evidence of stereotyping or unfair treatment.

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Respondent won · Dec 2023

Commission scheme change: constructive dismissal claim fails as non-contractual benefit

A Business Development Manager who resigned after his employer changed his commission scheme lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the commission was never contractual and the employer acted reasonably.

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Claim dismissed · Dec 2023

Late claim for constructive dismissal: tribunal loses jurisdiction

A former employee of Greggs plc who resigned after grievances were not upheld had her unfair dismissal claim dismissed because she presented it 26 days after the three-month time limit.

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Respondent won · Dec 2023

Before and after school club leader loses Covid-19 safety dismissal claim

A before and after school club leader who refused to attend work during the pandemic claiming serious and imminent danger has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found her belief was not reasonable given the school's risk assessments.

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Partial win £326 · Dec 2023

General Manager's constructive dismissal claim fails but holiday pay awarded

A General Manager with 13 years' service resigned claiming constructive dismissal after a dispute over a promised reward for a business sale. The tribunal rejected his claim but awarded £326.41 in unpaid holiday pay.

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Partial win · Dec 2023

Black psychiatric nurse passed over for dual diagnosis lead role: race and sex discrimination upheld

A Black African community psychiatric nurse with 15 years' service was found to have been discriminated against when two white female colleagues were appointed to a specialist lead role he was qualified for. The tribunal upheld his claims of direct race and sex discrimination and harassment.

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Partial win £4,778 · Dec 2023

Constructive dismissal claim fails but holiday pay awarded for cash-in-hand worker

A counter assistant who resigned after receiving a written warning for sickness absence lost her unfair dismissal claim, but was awarded £4,777.50 for unpaid holiday pay over nine years.

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Respondent won · Dec 2023

PWE sign-off delay: resignation over unauthorised absence meeting was not constructive dismissal

A graduate trainee accountant who resigned after being invited to a disciplinary meeting for unauthorised absence failed to prove constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the employer's conduct did not breach trust and confidence.

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Respondent won · Dec 2023

Head of Finance loses constructive dismissal claim after refusing return to office

A tribunal has ruled that a YMCA's request for a senior manager to return to blended working did not breach her contract, dismissing her claim for constructive unfair dismissal.

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Respondent won · Dec 2023

Dyslexic programme manager loses constructive dismissal claim over performance plan

A programme manager with dyslexia who resigned after an informal performance improvement plan and a partially upheld grievance has lost her constructive dismissal and disability discrimination claims.

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Partial win · Dec 2023

Care worker resigned after 'so bipolar' comment and sudden role change: constructive dismissal claim allowed to proceed

A care assessment officer who was told she was 'so bipolar' and had her role changed with less than 24 hours' notice has been allowed to add protected disclosure claims to her constructive dismissal case.

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