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#insubordination

6 cases tagged Insubordination.

Respondent won · Sept 2023

Aggressive behaviour at investigation meeting: dismissal for gross misconduct upheld

A restoration technician who left work early and then behaved aggressively during an investigation meeting was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, the tribunal has ruled.

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Respondent won · Aug 2023

CEO dismissed for bullying after independent investigation: dismissal upheld

A tribunal has rejected an unfair dismissal claim brought by a CEO with 13 years' service, finding that the employer acted reasonably in dismissing for gross misconduct following an independent investigation into bullying allegations.

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Claimant won £27,778 · May 2023

Head of Sales dismissed over 'drive-by shooting' joke: unfair dismissal win

A Head of Sales with 3 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a series of conduct allegations, including a joke about a 'drive-by shooting'. The tribunal awarded £27,777.76, reduced by 25% for contributory fault.

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Respondent won · Feb 2023

22-year accounts manager dismissed for failing to open 2,000 emails: dismissal upheld

An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of an accounts manager with 22 years' service who failed to open nearly 2,000 work emails and set up two-step verification blocking her boss's access. No compensation was awarded.

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Partial win · Jan 2023

Compounder dismissed for unauthorised absence: procedural unfairness but 100% contribution

A compounder was unfairly dismissed after being accused of new allegations at his disciplinary hearing, but the tribunal found he contributed 100% to his dismissal and awarded no compensation.

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Respondent won · Oct 2022

Long-serving centre manager dismissed for gross misconduct: insubordination and breach of confidentiality

A part-time centre manager with 40 years of voluntary service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after failing to follow management instructions and breaching confidentiality. The tribunal upheld the dismissal.

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