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#gross-negligence
8 cases tagged Gross Negligence.
Janitor dismissed for unauthorised absences caught on CCTV: gross misconduct upheld
A janitor with six years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV and fob data showed he spent extended periods away from his post. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Regional manager dismissed for failing to follow safeguarding policy: dismissal fair
A regional manager with 10 years' service was fairly dismissed after admitting she had not been following the employer's safeguarding policy for external reporting in secure settings.
IT manager dismissed after cyber-attack: tribunal finds gross negligence dismissal fair
An IT manager with 14 months' service was fairly dismissed for gross negligence after a sophisticated cyber-attack. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim, finding the school's decision within the range of reasonable responses.
Yard controller with 30 years' service unfairly dismissed after radio failure caused collision
A yard controller with 30 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a 16-second delay in stopping a train due to a radio failure. The tribunal found the employer's investigation was inadequate and the procedure fell outside the range of reasonable responses.
Head of Sales dismissed for releasing vehicle: unfair but no compensation
A tribunal found the dismissal of a Head of Sales was procedurally unfair due to a flawed appeal and inconsistent treatment, but awarded no compensation because of the employee's contributory conduct.
Sales manager dismissed for pricing error after 15 years: a fair decision
A sales manager with 15 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross negligence after failing to escalate a pricing error on two Land Rovers. The tribunal rejected his claims for unfair dismissal and unpaid wages.
Dismissed for electrical coding error: procedural flaw in appeal panel leads to unfair dismissal finding
A manager with 19 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct over an electrical safety classification. The tribunal found the dismissal substantively fair but procedurally unfair because the appeal was heard by one manager instead of the required two-person panel.
Night manager dismissed after minibus theft: sleeping on duty was gross misconduct
A night manager who left the reception desk for three hours, allowing a minibus to be stolen, was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal rejected claims of unfair dismissal, race discrimination, and unlawful deduction of wages.