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#failure-to-mitigate
9 cases tagged Failure to Mitigate.
Course leader dismissed after 23 years: flawed investigation leads to £53k award
A tribunal found that New City College unfairly dismissed a course leader with 23 years' service after a flawed investigation into misconduct during the pandemic. The claimant was awarded £53,256.95 including a 20% ACAS uplift.
Welder with 20 years' service wins disability discrimination claim but has award reduced for failing to mitigate loss
A welder who resigned after his employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for his heart condition has won his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims. The tribunal awarded £42,334 but reduced compensation because he turned down a job offer the day after leaving.
Priest dismissed for breaching Covid-19 rules: unfair dismissal win despite contributory fault
A Hindu priest who was summarily dismissed after a dispute over Covid-19 safety measures has won his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £15,924, reduced by 40% for his own conduct.
Pregnant employee dismissed without risk assessment: discrimination and unfair dismissal
A tribunal found that VPS PVT Limited unfairly dismissed a pregnant employee and discriminated against her by failing to carry out a health and safety risk assessment. The claimant was awarded £23,823.50 in compensation.
Driver who resigned after homophobic harassment wins constructive dismissal claim
A former driver for 247 West London Ltd who endured homophobic harassment and an overdose was constructively dismissed. The tribunal awarded £31,517, including £12,000 for injury to feelings.
Packer with epilepsy dismissed without a formal meeting: unfair dismissal and disability discrimination
A pot department packer with 11 years' service was dismissed after a seizure at work without a formal meeting. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and discriminatory, awarding over £15,000 in compensation.
Sexual harassment and victimisation: two employees awarded £119,000 after constructive dismissal
Two employees who resigned after suffering sexual harassment, age harassment and victimisation have been awarded a total of £119,275.86 by the Nottingham Employment Tribunal.
Constructive dismissal after assault by managing director: ACAS code uplift applied
A vehicle technician who was assaulted by his managing director and resigned two days later has been awarded £16,963.75 for constructive unfair dismissal. The employer conceded liability but disputed the compensation amount.
Library assistant made redundant by email: no consultation, unfair dismissal
A library assistant with 14 years' service was dismissed by email without any warning or consultation. The tribunal awarded £1,301 after finding the dismissal unfair, but reduced compensation by 80% because she would likely have been dismissed anyway.