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8 cases tagged Covid 19 Pandemic.
Course leader dismissed after 23 years: flawed investigation leads to £53k award
A tribunal found that New City College unfairly dismissed a course leader with 23 years' service after a flawed investigation into misconduct during the pandemic. The claimant was awarded £53,256.95 including a 20% ACAS uplift.
CEO dismissed for bullying after independent investigation: dismissal upheld
A tribunal has rejected an unfair dismissal claim brought by a CEO with 13 years' service, finding that the employer acted reasonably in dismissing for gross misconduct following an independent investigation into bullying allegations.
Constructive dismissal claim by long-serving NHS night manager fails
A clinical night manager with 35 years' service resigned over health and safety concerns during the pandemic. The tribunal found the trust did not breach her contract and dismissed her claim.
Dismissed after furlough recall: drivers who misled employer lost unfair dismissal claim
Two drivers were fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after they misled their employer about their whereabouts when recalled from furlough. The tribunal upheld the dismissals but found the employer breached contract by failing to give notice.
Redundancy during lockdown: tribunal rejects discrimination claims by curriculum design specialist
A tribunal has dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination brought by a curriculum design specialist made redundant during the first COVID-19 lockdown, finding the employer acted reasonably.
Decorator dismissed after HSE complaint: employer's belief was reasonable despite denial
A decorator with three years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after an anonymous HSE complaint alleged he urinated behind a customer's shed. The tribunal upheld the dismissal, finding the employer's investigation and belief were reasonable.
Constructive dismissal claim fails despite delays in return-to-work support
A medical secretary who resigned after a year-long sick leave for depression and anxiety lost her claims for constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. The tribunal found the GP practice's delays, while not ideal, did not amount to a fundamental breach of contract.
Locum doctor's race discrimination claim dismissed after pandemic contract termination
A locum ENT doctor at Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust lost her race discrimination and harassment claim after the tribunal found her contract was ended due to COVID-19 financial pressures, not her race.