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15 cases tagged Indirect Discrimination.
Finance Manager loses redundancy and discrimination claims after returning from maternity leave
An Employment Tribunal has dismissed all claims of maternity discrimination, harassment, victimisation and unfair dismissal brought by a Finance Manager who was made redundant shortly after returning from maternity leave.
Senior lecturer dismissed for romantic relationship with student: dismissal fair
A senior lecturer with 14 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after developing a romantic relationship with a student. The tribunal rejected his claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination.
17-year employee loses unfair dismissal claim over redundancy scoring
A workshop planning co-ordinator with 17 years' service failed to prove his redundancy selection was unfair or discriminatory. The tribunal found Jaguar Land Rover's process was reasonable.
Community support worker dismissed after refusing PCR test: absence treated as unauthorised
A Rastafarian community support worker who refused a PCR test due to his religious beliefs was fairly dismissed for prolonged absence, the Watford Employment Tribunal has ruled.
Warehouse operative's indirect discrimination claims over Covid-sceptic beliefs struck out
A warehouse operative who resigned after refusing to comply with face-covering and testing rules had his indirect discrimination and constructive dismissal claims struck out after failing to pay a deposit order.
Warehouse operative dismissed for failing to report injury: disability discrimination claims rejected
A tribunal rejected disability discrimination claims from a warehouse operative with a shoulder deformity who was dismissed for breaching health and safety rules by not reporting an injury. The employer's actions were found to be proportionate and not discriminatory.
Deposit orders and strike-out: what happens when a claimant fails to pay
A manager with 5 years' service had multiple discrimination and unfair dismissal claims struck out after failing to pay deposit orders totalling £125 per claim. The tribunal found some claims had little reasonable prospect of success.
Two employees win unfair dismissal and discrimination claims against Ibco Limited
A tribunal upheld claims of unfair dismissal, indirect race discrimination, and victimisation for one former employee, and unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and failure to make reasonable adjustments for another. Damages of £31,752 were awarded to the first claimant.
Care home workers' claims over Covid vaccine mandate struck out against government and regulator
An employment tribunal struck out unfair dismissal and discrimination claims brought by 127 care home workers against the government and the Care Quality Commission over the mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy.
Care home workers dismissed for refusing Covid vaccine: dismissal fair and no discrimination
Five care home workers claimed unfair dismissal and discrimination after being sacked for refusing the Covid-19 vaccine. The tribunal upheld the dismissals as fair for 'some other substantial reason' and rejected all discrimination claims.
Lecturer dismissed for performance issues: race and parental leave claims rejected
A tribunal dismissed claims of race discrimination and automatically unfair dismissal by a lecturer with 10 months' service, finding the real reason was poor performance.
Lecturer's constructive dismissal claim over Ramadan capability meeting rejected
A lecturer who resigned claiming constructive dismissal after being required to attend a capability meeting while fasting during Ramadan has lost his case. The tribunal found no breach of trust and confidence or indirect discrimination.
Redundancy during lockdown: tribunal rejects discrimination claims by curriculum design specialist
A tribunal has dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination brought by a curriculum design specialist made redundant during the first COVID-19 lockdown, finding the employer acted reasonably.
Finance director dismissed after refusing to relocate to India: redundancy claim fails
A finance director who refused to engage in redundancy consultation and alleged whistleblowing lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found a genuine redundancy situation and no protected disclosures.
Removal of temporary sign-on location: constructive dismissal claim fails
A roadside technician with 15 years' service resigned after his employer ended a temporary sign-on arrangement. The tribunal found no constructive dismissal or disability discrimination.