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28 cases tagged Contributory Fault.
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Dismissed without a meeting or appeal: a conduct case with big reductions
A former employee of Fairview Grocers Limited was unfairly dismissed without any meeting or right of appeal, but his own conduct led to a 60% cut in compensation. He was awarded £3,752.89 in total.
Headteacher dismissed for tapping her son's hand: unfair dismissal win after 17 years' service
A headteacher with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed after tapping her 3-year-old son's hand to get his attention. The tribunal awarded £102,328.80, reduced by 20% for contributory fault.
Managing director with 31 years' service dismissed without process: unfair and wrongful dismissal
A managing director with 31 years' service was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed after being told his employment was ending at a hotel meeting, with no prior investigation or disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded £61,625.82.
Care home manager unfairly dismissed after smoking at work: tribunal finds opportunistic motive
A Liverpool tribunal ruled that a care home manager with nine years' service was unfairly dismissed for smoking in the office, finding the real reason was antagonism after she raised a grievance. She was awarded £3,854.25, reduced by 50% for contributory fault.
Estate agent with Crohn's disease wins constructive dismissal and disability discrimination claim
An estate agent with Crohn's disease was constructively dismissed and discriminated against after her employer sidelined her due to her disability. The tribunal awarded £46,652.74.
Print manager dismissed for refusing minor contract changes: fire-and-rehire not a last resort
A print manager with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed after refusing two minor clauses in a new contract. The tribunal found the employer acted unreasonably by treating fire-and-rehire as a first resort. Compensation: £17,749.
Geography teacher dismissed after relationship breakdown: unfair dismissal and victimisation claim succeeds in part
A tribunal found that a geography teacher with seven years' service was unfairly dismissed by United Learning Trust after a breakdown in relationships, and that a headteacher victimised him by providing a negative reference. He was awarded £36,677.70.
Office administrator wins constructive dismissal after employer raised appearance and relationship issues in capability letter
A tribunal found that an office administrator was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer included unparticularised criticisms about her appearance and relationships with colleagues in a capability letter. She was awarded £3,497.79, reduced by 75% for contributory fault.
Dismissed for mishearing an instruction: a conduct case that failed to consider the possibility of misunderstanding
A purge and relight engineer with five years' service was unfairly dismissed after a dispute over whether he was told to return to a work site. The tribunal found the employer failed to consider the possibility of miscommunication and did not interview a key witness.
Bus manager dismissed over strip dance video wins unfair dismissal claim
A bus operations manager was unfairly dismissed after recording a colleague dancing to 'The Stripper'. The employer conceded liability and was ordered to pay £52,190.47.
Head of Sales dismissed over 'drive-by shooting' joke: unfair dismissal win
A Head of Sales with 3 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a series of conduct allegations, including a joke about a 'drive-by shooting'. The tribunal awarded £27,777.76, reduced by 25% for contributory fault.
Fleet operative dismissed for phone use wins race discrimination claim
A fleet operative who was dismissed for using his mobile phone while driving has won his race discrimination and unfair dismissal claims. The tribunal found the dismissal was tainted by race and reduced compensation by 50% for contributory fault.
Dismissed for covert recording: procedural failures led to unfair dismissal finding
A Department for Work and Pensions employee who was sacked for secretly recording colleagues has won his unfair dismissal claim after the tribunal found serious flaws in the disciplinary process. He was awarded £25,788 after reductions for his own contribution.
Dismissed for using company fuel card on furlough: procedural unfairness but no compensation
A machine tool services engineer was unfairly dismissed after using a company fuel card during furlough, but the tribunal awarded no compensation because he would have been dismissed anyway.
Constructive dismissal after demotion and ignored distress: a breach of trust and confidence
A MASH/Link Officer with seven years' service was constructively dismissed after being removed from management duties and having her distress ignored. The tribunal awarded £39,168, reduced by 25% for her own conduct.
Butcher dismissed for attending work after positive COVID test: dismissal unfair but compensation cut by 75%
A butcher with 12 years' service was summarily dismissed for coming to work after testing positive for COVID-19. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair but reduced compensation by 75% for contributory fault.
Dismissed for not being an 'A player': unfair dismissal after 2 years' service
An office administrator with two years' service was unfairly dismissed after being told she was not an 'A player'. The tribunal awarded £3,809.67, including an ACAS uplift for failing to follow a fair procedure.
Hotel manager dismissed for being drunk at work: unfair dismissal but no compensation due to 100% contributory fault
A hotel manager was unfairly dismissed for gross misconduct after being drunk on the premises, but the tribunal found she was 100% to blame, awarding only £1,076 for the employer's failure to provide written particulars.
IT consultant dismissed for unauthorised absence after furlough refused: dismissal fair
An IT consultant who took unpaid leave after her furlough request was refused, then failed to return to work, was fairly dismissed for misconduct. The tribunal upheld the employer's decision.
Constructive dismissal and unlawful wage deduction at Fowey Hall hotel
A former employee of LFH (Fowey Hall) Ltd. was constructively unfairly dismissed and had wages unlawfully deducted. The tribunal awarded £3,044.18, reduced by 40% for contributory fault.
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