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#flawed-investigation
15 cases tagged Flawed Investigation.
Three long-serving fitters unfairly dismissed after flawed overtime investigation
Three skilled maintenance fitters with up to 25 years' service were unfairly dismissed by Vauxhall Motors after a flawed investigation into an anonymous letter about overtime. The tribunal rejected claims of whistleblowing or union-related automatic unfair dismissal.
Delivery manager dismissed for 'intention to steal' wins race discrimination claim
A black Caribbean delivery manager was unfairly dismissed and racially stereotyped after a returned iPhone went missing. The tribunal found Royal Mail's investigation was flawed and the claimant was treated less favourably than a hypothetical white comparator.
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.
Office manager dismissed after flawed investigation: loss of trust and confidence
A Reading tribunal found that Bartco Ltd unfairly dismissed its office manager after a flawed investigation and pre-determined decision, awarding £11,932.17.
Trader dismissed for alleged leak after raising mismarking concerns: unfair dismissal upheld
A trader with 7 years' service was unfairly dismissed by EDF Trading Limited after a flawed investigation into an alleged leak of confidential information. The tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair but rejected his whistleblowing claim.
Train cleaner dismissed for alleged theft: flawed investigation but 100% contributory fault
A train cleaner with 21 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed investigation into alleged theft of soap, but the tribunal found he actually committed theft, reducing compensation to zero.
Senior Paramedic dismissed for reacting to patient assault: flawed investigation led to unfair dismissal
An NHS Trust unfairly dismissed a Senior Paramedic with 18 years' service after he reacted to being struck by a patient. The tribunal found the investigation failed to properly assess witness credibility and withheld key evidence, awarding £49,314.66.
Headteacher unfairly dismissed for engaging a prohibited teacher: flawed investigation and no consideration of alternatives
A headteacher with over five years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed investigation into his decision to engage a former teacher subject to a Prohibition Order. The tribunal found the employer failed to consider alternatives to dismissal.
Care home manager dismissed after breakdown in relationship with CEO: flawed process leads to £24,697 award
A registered care home manager with four years' service has won her unfair dismissal claim after a tribunal found her employer failed to establish a fair reason for dismissal. The tribunal awarded £24,697.76, including a 15% uplift for breaching the ACAS Code.
Office manager with 14 years' service unfairly dismissed over stock ordering dispute
An office manager who stopped placing stock orders due to cash flow concerns was unfairly dismissed. The tribunal found the employer had already decided to dismiss before the hearing.
Key worker unfairly dismissed after flawed misconduct process with biased investigator
A care worker with two years' service was unfairly dismissed after a misconduct investigation and disciplinary hearing were both conducted by the same biased manager. The tribunal awarded £11,538.75 in compensation.
Security officer dismissed for attending work with Covid-19 symptoms wins unfair dismissal claim
A security officer with 14 years' service was unfairly dismissed after attending work while awaiting a Covid-19 test result. The tribunal found the investigation was flawed and the outcome predetermined.
Customer assistant unfairly dismissed after flawed theft investigation
A Marks and Spencer customer assistant with nine years' service was unfairly dismissed for alleged theft after a seriously flawed investigation. The tribunal awarded £10,309.86.
Dismissed for providing a reference: flawed investigation leads to unfair dismissal win
A tribunal found that a care organisation unfairly dismissed a long-serving employee for gross misconduct after a flawed investigation into a reference she provided. The employee was awarded £13,578.56.
Head teacher awarded £696k after constructive dismissal over Grindr contacts
A primary school head teacher was constructively unfairly dismissed and directly discriminated against because of his sexual orientation after consensual contact with two 17-year-olds via Grindr. The tribunal awarded £696,255.65.