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Before and after school club leader loses Covid-19 safety dismissal claim
A before and after school club leader who refused to attend work during the pandemic claiming serious and imminent danger has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found her belief was not reasonable given the school's risk assessments.
Branch manager dismissed for using 'dump codes' to bypass asset tracking system
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a branch manager who used 'dump codes' to circumvent the company's asset tracking system, rejecting his claims of unfair dismissal and whistleblowing.
Pregnant employee dismissed after raising health and safety concerns: tribunal awards £43,000
A former employee who was dismissed while pregnant after raising health and safety concerns has won her claims for pregnancy discrimination and unfair dismissal. The East London Employment Tribunal awarded her £43,153.60 in compensation.
Furniture installer dismissed after raising phone mount safety concern: interim relief revoked
A furniture installer who was dismissed shortly after asking for a phone mount and charger to navigate safely lost his unfair dismissal claim when the tribunal revoked an earlier interim relief order and later dismissed the case.
Live-in carer wins whistleblowing detriment claim but loses constructive dismissal case
A live-in carer with 32 years' experience won a whistleblowing detriment claim after raising safety concerns, but her constructive dismissal claim failed. She was awarded £1,775.
Science director dismissed over cannabis smell in company car: dismissal fair
A science director who was dismissed after a colleague reported smelling cannabis in his company car has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's investigation and decision were reasonable.
Short-service whistleblower fails to win interim relief after dismissal for unauthorised absence
A machine tool maintenance technician with 11 months' service was refused interim relief after being dismissed for unauthorised absence. The tribunal found he did not have a 'pretty good chance' of proving his whistleblowing claim, but allowed the case to proceed to a full hearing.
Sales assistant with 7 months' service wins disability harassment claim after fit note ignored
A sales assistant who was dismissed for unauthorised absence the day after submitting a fit note for mixed anxiety and depressive disorder has won a disability harassment claim. The tribunal awarded £22,178.95.
Shift manager dismissed for lone working and asking staff to stay after clocking out
A Lidl shift manager who admitted lone working and asking colleagues to remain in store after clocking out was fairly dismissed, the tribunal ruled.
Technical manager dismissed for bypassing safety device: conduct dismissal upheld
A Technical Services Manager was fairly dismissed after bypassing an overheat stat on an air handling unit and swearing at a colleague. The tribunal found the employer's investigation and decision were within the range of reasonable responses.
Interim relief refused for SHEQ Advisor dismissed after raising fire safety concerns
An employment tribunal refused interim relief to a probationary SHEQ Advisor who claimed she was automatically unfairly dismissed for raising fire safety concerns. The tribunal found she did not have a pretty good chance of proving the email was the principal reason for her dismissal.
HGV driver's resignation after vehicle fault dispute was not dismissal
An HGV driver with 11 years' service resigned after a heated exchange about a recurring vehicle fault. The tribunal ruled he was not dismissed, rejecting his unfair dismissal claim.
Restaurant manager dismissed after reporting mouse droppings: whistleblowing claim fails
A restaurant manager with six months' service who reported mouse droppings and chef misconduct was not automatically unfairly dismissed, but won £3,201 for unpaid tronc and holiday pay.
Coach driver who resigned over fume fears wins constructive dismissal claim
A coach driver who repeatedly raised concerns about diesel fumes in his minibus and resigned after a poorly handled disciplinary meeting has won his claim for constructive unfair dismissal.
Constructive dismissal claim dismissed as too late: no medical evidence for delay
A former kitchen designer's constructive unfair dismissal claim was thrown out after he filed it four months late, with the tribunal finding he could have acted sooner despite seeking advice.
Drayman dismissed after flagging vehicle overloading: automatic unfair dismissal
A beer delivery driver who repeatedly wrote 'overweight' on his delivery manifests was unfairly dismissed for raising health and safety concerns. The tribunal awarded £6,297 in compensation.
Trainer dismissed for failing to conduct practical assessment: a fair conduct dismissal
A manual handling equipment trainer with 9 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after failing to carry out practical assessments for two returning employees. The tribunal upheld DHL's decision.
Train operator dismissed for opening doors on wrong side: unfair but no compensation
A tribunal found London Underground unfairly dismissed a train operator with 11 years' service for opening doors on the wrong side, but awarded no compensation because a fair process would have reached the same outcome.
Support worker who resigned over health and safety fears loses constructive dismissal claim
A support worker who resigned after reporting a jammed door lock and a blocked fire exit has lost her claim for constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal found no serious or imminent danger.
Whistleblowing constructive dismissal claim fails: tribunal finds no evidence of detriment
A former employee who resigned and claimed constructive dismissal for whistleblowing and health and safety reasons has lost her case after the tribunal found no evidence of detriment or dismissal for those reasons.
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