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Dismissed during long-term sick leave: a capability decision that went too fast
A warehouse operative with 6.5 years' service was dismissed for capability after a year of sick leave for depression. The tribunal upheld the dismissal, finding the employer acted reasonably despite not waiting the 4-5 weeks suggested by occupational health.
Teaching Assistant with ADHD, anxiety and depression found disabled under Equality Act
A tribunal ruled that a teaching assistant with ADHD, anxiety and depression was disabled at the time of her employment, allowing her disability discrimination claim to proceed.
28-year career ended by long-term sickness: tribunal finds NHS trust acted fairly
An employment tribunal has ruled that Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust fairly dismissed a rehabilitation assistant with 28 years' service after prolonged sickness absence, rejecting claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Dismissed cleaner wins unfair dismissal claim despite filing late due to depression
A former cleaner was unfairly dismissed by Tame Cleaning & Maintenance Ltd. The tribunal allowed her late claims because severe depression made it not reasonably practicable to file on time.
Anxiety held to be a disability: tribunal rejects strike-out bid
A tribunal has ruled that an accounts and sales manager's anxiety was a disability under the Equality Act, and refused the employer's attempt to strike out the claim.
Dismissed for a racist tweet: employer failed to investigate mental health impact
A supervisor with depression was unfairly dismissed after posting an offensive tweet while on furlough. The tribunal found Stagecoach failed to consider his mental health before deciding to dismiss.
Parking Services Manager loses disability discrimination claim after tribunal finds no long-term impairment
A Parking Services Manager with anxiety and depression was not disabled under the Equality Act 2010, the tribunal ruled, striking out his discrimination claims.
Prison Service driver loses disability discrimination claim after misconduct dismissal
A prison service driver who claimed he was deterred from raising a grievance and then dismissed due to his depression has lost his disability discrimination claim. The tribunal found no evidence of discrimination.
Bar staff's unfair dismissal claim thrown out for being too late
A tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim from a bar worker with three years' service because she brought it too late, despite her depression and alcohol misuse.
Unfair dismissal claim struck out as eight months late despite depression and appeal delay
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because it was presented eight and a half months after the three-month time limit expired. The tribunal found that neither his depression nor the ongoing internal appeal made it 'not reasonably practicable' to file on time.
Process technician with recurrent stress fails to prove disability status
A tribunal has ruled that a Thames Water process technician with 15 years' service was not disabled under the Equality Act, dismissing his disability discrimination claims. The decision turned on whether his stress, anxiety and depression had a long-term substantial effect.
Dismissed after losing LGV licence due to depression: a failure to consider alternatives
A Transport Team Leader with 16 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his LGV licence was revoked due to depression. The tribunal found the employer failed to consider alternative roles or reasonable adjustments.
Tutor's disability discrimination claims dismissed after resignation
A tribunal dismissed all claims of disability discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and wrongful dismissal brought by a tutor with depression against her employer and individual managers.
Redundancy used as pretext to dismiss underperforming operations manager
An operations manager who was dismissed for 'redundancy' that was actually a pretext for performance concerns has won his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £2,020 in compensation.
Placed at risk of redundancy while on sick leave: disability discrimination claim succeeds
A former employee with PTSD was placed at risk of redundancy while on sick leave. The tribunal found it was discrimination arising from disability and awarded £12,183.
Driving examiner dismissed for reckless driving and licence check failure: conduct dismissal upheld
A driving examiner with four years' service was fairly dismissed after driving recklessly on DVSA property and failing to check a candidate's licence. The tribunal rejected his claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.
Bus driver dismissed after refusing to engage: tribunal upholds capability decision
A bus driver with 14 years' service was fairly dismissed for capability after he refused to attend occupational health appointments or engage with his employer. The tribunal also found no disability discrimination.
SEO Lead's constructive dismissal claim fails: tribunal finds no disability or breach
A tribunal rejected a constructive dismissal and disability discrimination claim by a Harrods SEO Lead, finding he was not disabled and that the employer's performance management was not a breach of contract.
Dismissed after months of sickness absence: capability decision upheld by tribunal
A store manager with 15 years' service was dismissed for inability to sustain reliable attendance due to depression. The tribunal found the dismissal fair and not discriminatory, despite his disability.
Senior audiologist with 25 years' service dismissed during long-term sick leave: tribunal finds NHS Trust acted fairly
A senior audiologist who went on sick leave after proposed rota changes and never returned was fairly dismissed for capability, the Plymouth Employment Tribunal has ruled. No compensation was awarded.
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