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9 cases tagged Depression Anxiety.
Constructive dismissal of midwife with dyspraxia over surprise criticism meeting
An antenatal education midwife with dyspraxia and depression was constructively dismissed after a manager raised multiple criticisms without warning. The tribunal upheld her unfair dismissal claim and one reasonable adjustment claim.
Customer advisor with depression dismissed for misconduct: tribunal upholds B&Q's decision
A customer advisor with depression was dismissed for gross misconduct after a series of incidents with colleagues. The tribunal ruled the dismissal was fair and not discriminatory.
Probationary employee with depression and anxiety loses disability discrimination case against London Fire Commissioner
A Booking Coordinator who was dismissed during her probation for attendance issues failed to prove disability discrimination. The tribunal found the London Fire Commissioner acted reasonably given her short service and multiple probation extensions.
Part-time waitress dismissed by text after furlough: unfair dismissal award despite no disability finding
A part-time waitress with 3 years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer fired her by text message after she said she could not return to work immediately due to depression and anxiety. The tribunal awarded £1,724.84 in compensation.
GP contacted without consent: constructive dismissal and disability harassment win
A former employee with depression and anxiety was constructively dismissed after her employer contacted her GP without permission. The tribunal awarded over £54,000.
Prison officer with depression denied permanent move away from wings: reasonable adjustments claim fails
A prison officer with 15 years' service who was refused a permanent relocation away from the wings after an assault has lost his claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments. The tribunal found that the employer's offer of a phased return and temporary amended duties was reasonable.
19-year investigations officer wins constructive dismissal after driving ban and ambush meeting
A long-serving DWP investigations officer was constructively dismissed after being banned from driving without medical evidence, ambushed in a meeting, and then forced to attend a review at an unsuitable venue. The tribunal awarded £373,936.69.
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.
Band 2 health care assistant dismissed after 14 months of sickness absence: dismissal fair
An NHS trust fairly dismissed a health care assistant who had been absent for 14 months with work-related stress, the tribunal has ruled. The trust followed its attendance management policy and offered redeployment.