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Senior HR manager's constructive dismissal claim dismissed: resignation was for better job
A senior HR manager who resigned after accepting a higher-paid job failed to prove constructive unfair dismissal or discrimination. The Birmingham tribunal found no breach of contract by National Highways Ltd.
Dismissed while on sick leave: fixed-term contract not renewed without consultation
A mental health practitioner with 15 years' experience was unfairly dismissed when her fixed-term contract was not renewed while she was on long-term sick leave. The tribunal awarded £33,443.28.
Letter of concern about colleague's dismissal not a protected disclosure
A locum clinical neuropsychologist's claim for unfair dismissal after sending a 'Letter of Concern' about a former colleague's dismissal has been struck out. The tribunal found the letter was not a qualifying protected disclosure.
Fixed-term contract not renewed after long-term sickness: tribunal dismisses claims and awards costs
An LSE Fellow who alleged sexual harassment by a student and then never returned to work has lost his unfair dismissal, disability discrimination and victimisation claims. The tribunal found his allegations were dishonest and made in bad faith, and ordered him to pay the LSE's costs on an indemnity basis.
Voting and Engagement Analyst's claim dismissed for being filed 7 days late
A fixed-term employee who knew the deadline but delayed because he was unhappy with his draft claim form had his unfair dismissal and discrimination claims thrown out by the tribunal.
Locum consultant's fixed-term contract not renewed: workforce review justified dismissal
An employment tribunal has ruled that an NHS trust fairly dismissed a locum consultant when it decided to recruit only substantive Consultants on the Specialist Register, ending the need for locum cover.
Dismissed after maternity leave: fixed-term contract manager wins automatic unfair dismissal claim
A contract manager who was dismissed after returning from maternity leave has been awarded £39,538 after a tribunal found her dismissal was automatically unfair because it was connected to her maternity leave.
NHS business coordinator dismissed after refusing restructured role: 'some other substantial reason' upheld
A tribunal rejected claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination by a Business Coordinator who refused a restructured role and went on sick leave. The dismissal for 'some other substantial reason' was fair.
Cruise ship finance manager unable to claim against parent company: employer identity hurdle
A finance manager who worked on Carnival cruise ships for five years had his unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claims thrown out because his legal employer was a separate Bermuda-based entity, not Carnival plc. The tribunal also found the claims were out of time.
Redundancy dismissal for research nurse: pool of one and Polkey reduction
A respiratory research nurse was unfairly dismissed when her fixed-term contract was not renewed due to financial deficits. The tribunal awarded £11,754 after finding a 50% chance she would have been dismissed anyway.
Fixed-term expiry and relationship breakdown: dismissal upheld as some other substantial reason
An employment tribunal has dismissed all claims brought by a support worker against the University of the West of England, finding that his dismissal following the expiry of a fixed-term contract and an irretrievable breakdown in the working relationship was fair.
Supply teacher's role ended after permanent appointment: dismissal upheld as 'some other substantial reason'
A tribunal dismissed claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal brought by a supply teacher whose role ended when a permanent teacher was appointed. No compensation was awarded.
Whistleblowing detriment claim dismissed as nearly a year out of time
A former fixed-term contract worker lost his whistleblowing detriment claim after presenting it nearly a year late. The tribunal also dismissed all other claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination.
Fixed-term IT project manager loses all claims after tribunal finds he destroyed his own credibility
An IT project manager on a fixed-term contract brought multiple claims of race discrimination, victimisation and whistleblowing detriment against Warwickshire County Council. The tribunal dismissed every claim, finding he had invented allegations and created false documents.
Cabin crew's whistleblowing claim dismissed: no evidence of detriment linked to protected disclosure
A fixed-term cabin crew member who raised health and safety concerns during the pandemic lost her whistleblowing detriment claim after the tribunal found no evidence that Easyjet's actions were motivated by her protected disclosure.
Kuwait government doctor awarded £551,000 for race discrimination and harassment
An in-house doctor with 15 years' service was subjected to race discrimination and harassment by the Government of the State of Kuwait. The Central London Employment Tribunal awarded him £551,051 in damages for personal injury.
Fixed-term contract expiry: discrimination claims fail at Middlesex University
A work placement officer with 7 months' service lost her claims of discrimination, harassment, and unfair dismissal after her fixed-term contract expired. The tribunal found no evidence of unlawful treatment.
Fixed-term NHS employee unable to bring unfair dismissal claim due to insufficient service
An NHS employee on a fixed-term contract had their unfair dismissal and redundancy claims thrown out because they lacked the required continuous service. The tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear the case.
Interim relief denied: whistleblower claim fails for fixed-term civil servant
A senior civil servant who claimed his fixed-term contract was not renewed because of whistleblowing disclosures has lost his bid for interim relief. The tribunal found no 'pretty good chance' he would win at a final hearing.
Research Fellow dismissed without proper redundancy consultation: University of Warwick found unfair
A Research Fellow at the University of Warwick was unfairly dismissed when the university failed to follow its own fixed-term contract policy and did not carry out a proper redundancy consultation before her contract ended. The tribunal awarded £833.04 in compensation.
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