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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.
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.
Bus driver dismissed for refusing alcohol test after collision: dismissal fair
A bus driver with 6 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after refusing a breath alcohol test following an at-fault collision. The tribunal also dismissed his discrimination and victimisation claims.
Dismissed by text message during lockdown: a TUPE redundancy that went wrong
A graphic designer with 15 years' service was dismissed by text message during the first lockdown. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair but rejected age discrimination claims.
Cleaner dismissed during Covid-19: employer's failure to respond leads to £2,719 payout
A part-time cleaner who was dismissed after asking to be furloughed has won her unfair dismissal claim after her employer failed to submit a response to the tribunal.
Team manager awarded £18,900 after removal of duties and disciplinary action
A team manager with eight years' service was constructively dismissed after his employer removed all managerial duties for over 10 months and then disciplined him for swearing. The tribunal awarded £18,923.
Constructive unfair dismissal claim fails after employer followed proper grievance process
A maintenance worker with 11 years' service resigned after his employer investigated and responded to his grievance. The tribunal found the process was fair and dismissed his constructive unfair dismissal claim.
Swimming teachers dismissed after furlough dispute: a conduct dismissal that went wrong
A tribunal found that Achieve Lifestyle Ltd unfairly dismissed two swimming teachers after a dispute over furlough pay, and failed to make reasonable adjustments for one teacher with breast cancer.
Gas engineer's constructive dismissal claim fails; ordered to repay sick pay
A gas engineer who resigned while being investigated for working for another employer while off sick has lost his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal also ordered him to repay £2,837.10 in sick pay.
Paramedic with 27 years' service dismissed for bullying: tribunal upholds decision
A London Ambulance Service paramedic who was dismissed for bullying colleagues after failing a mask fit test has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's investigation was thorough and the decision reasonable.
Flexible working refusal upheld: homeworking rejected on quality grounds
An HMRC assistant officer's claim that her flexible working application was unreasonably refused has been dismissed by the Newcastle Employment Tribunal. The tribunal found the employer properly considered the request and rejected it on the permitted ground of detrimental impact on quality.
Furlough refusal during pandemic: HGV driver's constructive dismissal claim fails
An HGV driver with COPD who resigned after his employer refused to furlough him in November 2020 has lost his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims. The tribunal found the employer correctly interpreted the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme rules.
Head butler dismissed by redundancy after Brexit and COVID: claim fails
A head butler with six years' service lost his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims after a tribunal found his redundancy was genuine and fairly handled.
Relocation dismissal: employer acted reasonably after failed transfer attempts
A sales assistant who relocated from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth was fairly dismissed after H&M tried but failed to find her a suitable transfer. The tribunal rejected her unfair dismissal claim.
Mask exemption and redeployment: constructive dismissal claim fails
A QA operative with six years' service resigned after his grievance was rejected, claiming constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the employer had reasonable and proper cause for all its actions.
Parts Sales Manager's unfair dismissal claim dismissed as out of time despite Covid home-schooling
A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim from a Parts Sales Manager with 14 years' service because he presented it over four months late, ruling it was reasonably practicable for him to have done so in time.
Senior care assistant constructively dismissed after flawed grievance process
A senior care assistant who resigned after a manager swore at her and a grievance was poorly handled has won her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found a fundamental breach of trust and confidence.
Postal worker dismissed for not wearing seatbelt during pandemic: dismissal upheld
A postal worker with 21 years' service was fairly dismissed for not wearing a seatbelt while sharing a vehicle during the pandemic, the tribunal ruled, rejecting his claim of unfair dismissal.
Nursery nurse who refused to self-isolate during pandemic loses constructive dismissal claim
A nursery nurse who resigned after receiving a final written warning for refusing to self-isolate despite being advised to do so has lost her constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims.
Dismissed for fraud after NHS app self-isolation alert: tribunal upholds employer's decision
A production operative dismissed for gross misconduct after an NHS COVID-19 app self-isolation alert was found to be fairly dismissed. The tribunal ruled the employer's investigation and belief in fraud were reasonable.
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