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#failure-to-engage
11 cases tagged Failure to Engage.
Dismissed for failing to engage during sickness absence: a case of non-cooperation
A Business Support Coordinator with two years' service was fairly dismissed after failing to engage with his employer's sickness absence process. The tribunal also awarded £1,771 for unauthorised wage deductions.
Whistleblower claims dismissed after claimant failed to attend final hearing
An employment tribunal dismissed two whistleblower claims after the claimant repeatedly failed to engage with proceedings and did not attend the final hearing.
Dismissed after seven weeks of sick leave: small employer's decision upheld
A senior production manager who was dismissed after seven weeks of sickness absence lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the small fashion retailer acted reasonably given her lack of engagement.
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.
Business analyst dismissed after 16 months of sick leave: capability dismissal upheld
A tribunal has ruled that Bud Systems Limited fairly dismissed a business analyst who had been on sick leave for 16 months with anxiety and depression. All discrimination claims also failed.
Zero-hours chef dismissed for not attending shifts wins notice pay
A commis chef on a zero-hours contract was fairly dismissed for failing to attend assigned shifts, but the tribunal awarded him £1,687.38 for unpaid notice pay because the employer did not follow the correct notice procedure.
Long-term sickness dismissal: employer's decision upheld despite lack of updated medical evidence
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a long-term sick employee by Plusnet Plc, finding the employer acted reasonably in concluding there was no prospect of a return to work.
Claim struck out after former employee failed to comply with orders and attend hearing
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Dimensions UK Ltd was struck out after he failed to comply with tribunal orders and did not attend the hearing. The tribunal found his non-compliance was intentional and disrespectful.
Minibus driver loses sex discrimination claim over redundancy selection
A school minibus driver who claimed she was made redundant because of her sex has lost her case. The tribunal found no evidence of discrimination and noted she had not engaged with the consultation process.
35-year postman dismissed for walking through prohibited area without hi-vis: dismissal fair
A postman with 35 years' unblemished service was fairly dismissed after walking through a prohibited area without a high-vis jacket, the tribunal ruled. He refused to engage in the disciplinary process.
Warehouse operative dismissed for refusing to sweep: tribunal upholds conduct dismissal
A warehouse operative with two years' service was fairly dismissed after repeatedly refusing a reasonable instruction to clean up debris. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.