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28 cases tagged Dyslexia.
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Dyslexic programme manager loses constructive dismissal claim over performance plan
A programme manager with dyslexia who resigned after an informal performance improvement plan and a partially upheld grievance has lost her constructive dismissal and disability discrimination claims.
Funeral director with 31 years' service fails to establish disability status
An employment tribunal has ruled that a funeral director with 31 years' service was not a disabled person under the Equality Act, dismissing his disability discrimination claims.
Probation extensions and safeguarding referral: disability discrimination and constructive dismissal claim rejected
A tribunal dismissed claims of disability discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal brought by a learning mentor with dyslexia and anxiety/depression, finding the employer acted reasonably throughout.
Former employee's claims struck out after failing to comply with tribunal order
The tribunal struck out all remaining claims brought by a former employee against London & Quadrant Housing Trust after she failed to provide required details, despite having dyslexia.
ADHD disability claim fails for lack of medical evidence
A former employee who claimed disability discrimination based on ADHD had her claim dismissed after the tribunal found she had not proven she had the condition on the balance of probabilities.
Facilities manager dismissed after sham redundancy and disciplinary process
A facilities manager with dyslexia and heart failure was unfairly dismissed after his employer turned a redundancy process into a disciplinary hearing. The tribunal found the process was a sham and the real reason was a breakdown in trust and confidence.
Parking warden with dyslexia unfairly dismissed over GPS data: tribunal finds discrimination
A civil enforcement officer with severe dyslexia was unfairly dismissed after GPS data appeared to contradict his patrol records. The tribunal found procedural failings and indirect disability discrimination, awarding £17,126.
Call centre agent's disability claims against managers dismissed
A call centre agent with learning difficulties failed to prove that his managers discriminated against him. The tribunal dismissed claims of failure to make reasonable adjustments and harassment.
Teacher with dyslexia and hearing impairment dismissed after capability process: dismissal upheld
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Welsh teacher with 17 years' service after a lengthy capability procedure, finding that the employer made reasonable adjustments and acted fairly.
Dismissed by email: a day's delay that cost the claim
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was thrown out because he contacted ACAS two days after the three-month deadline, even though he read his dismissal email the day after it was sent.
Former employee's unfair dismissal claim struck out as 16 months late
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against North Norfolk District Council was struck out after he issued proceedings over 16 months after the time limit expired. The tribunal rejected his argument that his dyslexia and ACAS's failure to explain the time limit made it not reasonably practicable to claim in time.
Store manager dismissed for taking unauthorised leave during iPhone launch embargo
A store manager who took unauthorised holiday during an iPhone launch embargo was fairly dismissed, the tribunal ruled, rejecting his claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination based on dyslexia.
Manager dismissed for using racial slur during race training: unfair and discriminatory
A manager with 18 years' service was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against for using the full N-word during a race education session. The tribunal found his dyslexia contributed to the error and ordered Lloyds Banking Group to pay over £454,000.
Relay recovery driver with COPD and dyslexia loses constructive dismissal claim
A relay recovery driver with 13 years' service who resigned after being sent on an overloaded job lost his claims for constructive dismissal and disability discrimination. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract or failure to make reasonable adjustments.
Service engineer resigns over PPE and drug test: constructive dismissal claim fails
An employment tribunal dismissed a service engineer's claim for constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination after he resigned over a PPE dispute and a drug test he failed to complete.
Dyslexia adjustments and training cost deduction: claims dismissed
A tribunal dismissed a senior employment consultant's claims that his employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for his dyslexia, and upheld a £430.16 deduction from his final pay for training costs.
Dismissed for failing to attend meetings while on sick leave: claim struck out as too late
A former McDonald's crew member lost his unfair dismissal claim because he contacted Acas more than three months after the deadline, despite visiting the tribunal earlier. The claim was struck out as out of time.
Illiterate labourer with 26 years' service allowed to bring late unfair dismissal claim
A severely dyslexic labourer who could not read or write was granted an extension to bring an unfair dismissal claim against Balfour Beatty, after the tribunal found it was not reasonably practicable for him to meet the deadline.
Showroom manager awarded £3,688 for unpaid commission and holiday pay
A showroom manager with five months' service won £3,688 for unlawful deductions from wages, holiday pay and failure to provide written particulars, but her disability discrimination claim was dismissed because her employer did not know she had dyslexia.
Long-term sick nurse dismissed: capability process found fair despite disability
A staff nurse with 12 years' service who was dismissed after two years' sick leave and failed redeployment attempts has lost her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims.
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