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#inconsistent-treatment
7 cases tagged Inconsistent Treatment.
Packing operator dismissed for leaving early without permission: dismissal fair despite inconsistent colleague treatment
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a packing operator with 11 years' service who left work early without authorisation and was found to have been dishonest about his start time. No compensation was awarded.
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.
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.
Postman dismissed after flawed covert surveillance: unfair dismissal claim succeeds
A postman with five years' service was unfairly dismissed after Royal Mail's covert monitoring operation was found to have significant deficiencies, including misidentification and procedural unfairness. The tribunal upheld his unfair dismissal claim but rejected an automatic unfair dismissal claim on health and safety grounds.
Security officer dismissed for feinting punch at cadet: tribunal upholds gross misconduct decision
A security officer who feinted a punch at a cadet after being sworn at was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal rejected his claim that a colleague was treated more leniently for a similar incident.
18-year driver dismissed after two receipt breaches: totting-up upheld despite delay
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a cash-in-transit driver with 18 years' service who was sacked for breaching the 'golden rule' twice while under a final written warning, despite a 130-day delay in the disciplinary process.
Driving examiner unfairly dismissed for photographing manager's notebook: reinstatement ordered
A driving examiner with 10 years' service was unfairly dismissed for taking a photo of his manager's notebook. The tribunal ordered reinstatement with a £113,585 payment, but reduced the award by 33% for his own fault.