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#gross-misconduct-allegation
7 cases tagged Gross Misconduct Allegation.
Early years practitioner dismissed after raising pay concerns: automatically unfair dismissal
An early years practitioner with 8 years' service was automatically unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about underpayment of SSP and holiday pay. The tribunal found the real reason for her dismissal was her assertion of statutory rights.
Suspended after resigning: a branch manager's constructive dismissal claim succeeds
A branch manager with 15 years' service was suspended for alleged gross misconduct after handing in his notice. The tribunal found it was a 'witch hunt' and awarded a 25% ACAS uplift for failing to follow the code.
Nurse dismissed for taking unauthorised leave: unfair dismissal claim fails but wrongful dismissal succeeds
A nurse with 15 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after taking annual leave that was only partially approved. The tribunal upheld her wrongful dismissal claim, awarding £5,275.36.
Barman dismissed after furlough dispute: whistleblowing claim rejected, but unpaid wages awarded
A barman who claimed he was dismissed for raising health and safety concerns during the pandemic lost his unfair dismissal case, but won over £3,200 for unpaid wages, notice pay and holiday pay.
Zero-hours driver unfairly dismissed after being told 'no further work'
A delivery driver on a zero-hours contract was unfairly dismissed when his employer summarily ended his work without following any disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded £6,675.
Senior carer sacked after raising resident safety concerns: automatic unfair dismissal
A senior night carer was automatically unfairly dismissed after raising concerns about resident neglect and safety at a care home. The tribunal awarded £24,594 in compensation.
Sales manager dismissed by P45 after months without pay: redundancy, not misconduct
A sales and operator manager with 11 years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer stopped paying her and later claimed gross misconduct. The tribunal found the real reason was redundancy and awarded over £30,000.