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10 cases tagged Delay.
Autistic employee's disability claim struck out after years of delay
A former employee's disability discrimination claim against Nuffield Health was struck out after he failed to actively pursue it for eight months, despite being given extra support due to his autism.
NHS employee's late amendment to add discrimination claims refused by tribunal
An NHS employee who tried to amend her claim three years after presenting it, adding new disability discrimination and whistleblowing allegations, has been refused by the tribunal due to the balance of hardship favouring the trust.
Former NHS employees' claims struck out after repeated failure to comply with tribunal orders
Two former employees of Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust had their unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out after repeatedly failing to provide details of their case, despite multiple extensions and a warning.
34-year postman dismissed for intimidating behaviour: fair dismissal upheld
A night shift postman with 34 years of service was fairly dismissed for intimidating a colleague, the tribunal ruled, rejecting claims that the process was flawed.
Four minutes late: tribunal sets aside strike-out after representative's failure
A former employee's claim was struck out after her witness statement arrived four minutes late. The tribunal set aside the strike-out, finding she was not at fault and a fair hearing remained possible.
Doctor's unfair dismissal claim struck out after flying to India despite refusal of postponement
An NHS trainee doctor who flew to India for his mother's surgery after a tribunal refused to postpone a 35-day hearing had his unfair dismissal claim struck out for unreasonable conduct.
Headteacher dismissed for gross misconduct: school's process was reasonable despite delays
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a headteacher with 10 years' service who was found to have smelled of alcohol and left children unsupervised. The school's investigation, though lengthy, was deemed reasonable.
Constructive dismissal claim struck out after repeated failures to comply with tribunal orders
A communications manager who brought claims of discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal against The Alan Turing Institute had her case struck out after failing to comply with multiple tribunal orders over a year. The tribunal found a fair hearing was no longer possible.
Acting principal resigns after employer repeatedly suggested he quit: constructive dismissal win
A teacher with 28 years' service was awarded £48,117 after the tribunal found the school's conduct—including repeated suggestions to resign and delays returning his possessions—breached trust and confidence, entitling him to resign and claim constructive unfair dismissal.
Unfair dismissal claim thrown out after witness statements filed two days late
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against DPD Group UK Limited was dismissed after his solicitors filed witness statements two days late, breaching an unless order. The tribunal refused to reconsider.