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Partial win · Dec 2023

Trade promoter with 20 years' service unfairly dismissed but denied compensation over secret commission

The tribunal found the dismissal was procedurally unfair, but refused to award any compensation because after-dismissed evidence showed the employee had sought a secret commission from a customer.

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Claimant won · Dec 2023

Long-serving teacher unfairly dismissed after raising race discrimination grievance

A primary school teacher with 19 years' service was unfairly dismissed for 'irretrievable breakdown' after she raised a grievance alleging race discrimination. The tribunal also found she was victimised.

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Respondent won · Dec 2023

Machine Room Manager dismissed after blocking subordinate: conduct dismissal upheld

An Employment Tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Machine Room Manager with 8 years' service who admitted physically blocking a subordinate during a workplace argument. No compensation was awarded.

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Respondent won · Dec 2023

22-year kitchen porter dismissed for sexual harassment: zero-tolerance policy upheld

A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a kitchen porter with 22 years' service after he whispered 'I wish I could impregnate you' to a colleague, following a previous warning about inappropriate comments.

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Partial win · Dec 2023

26-year employee's redundancy claim: late response from committee member refused

A tribunal refused a committee member's application to file a late response in a redundancy claim brought by an assistant playground leader with 26 years' service. The case will now proceed to a remedy hearing.

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Respondent won · Dec 2023

Catering manager with 16 years' service dismissed for alleged theft and bullying: employer's decision upheld

A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a catering manager who was found guilty of gross misconduct for stealing tea bags and bullying a colleague, ruling that Serco Ltd's investigation and decision were within the range of reasonable responses.

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Respondent won · Dec 2023

11 years' service, clean record: misconduct dismissal upheld despite disability

A tribunal dismissed all claims from a former employee with 11 years' service and a clean disciplinary record, finding his misconduct dismissal fair and not discriminatory.

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Respondent won · Nov 2023

32-year employee dismissed for unauthorised absence: employer's decision upheld

A warehouse operative with 32 years' service was fairly dismissed after failing to contact his employer for nearly a month. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.

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Claimant won £560 · Nov 2023

Café manager with 17 years' service unfairly dismissed after redundancy and missed vacancy

A café manager with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer failed to inform her of a sales assistant vacancy during redundancy consultation. The tribunal awarded £560.28 after applying a 66.7% Polkey reduction.

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Respondent won · Nov 2023

Support worker with 16 years' service dismissed for failing to report coffee spill: dismissal fair

A support worker with a clean record was fairly dismissed for failing to document a resident's coffee burn, the Leeds Employment Tribunal has ruled. The tribunal rejected claims of race discrimination and victimisation linked to a 2015 claim.

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Claimant won · Nov 2023

Mailman with 32 years' service unfairly dismissed over duplicate barcode incident

A mailman with 32 years of unblemished service was unfairly dismissed by Royal Mail after a customer complaint about a duplicate barcode. The tribunal found the investigation and disciplinary process flawed, and reduced compensation by 20% for his own conduct.

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Respondent won · Nov 2023

Cook with 22 years' service fails in claim over reduced hours

A cook employed for 22 years claimed unauthorised deductions after his hours were cut from 30 to 6 per week. The tribunal dismissed the claim, finding no deduction occurred because he was paid for all hours worked.

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Claimant won £61,626 · Nov 2023

Managing director with 31 years' service dismissed without process: unfair and wrongful dismissal

A managing director with 31 years' service was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed after being told his employment was ending at a hotel meeting, with no prior investigation or disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded £61,625.82.

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Partial win £5,281 · Nov 2023

Security officer with 17 years' service dismissed for refusing hand sanitiser checks: unfair but heavily reduced award

A security officer who refused to carry out hand sanitiser checks was unfairly dismissed due to a flawed investigation, but his 75% contribution and a 90% Polkey reduction meant he received only £5,281.

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Respondent won · Nov 2023

16-year service, one clear breach: dismissal for gross misconduct upheld

A senior customer advisor with 16 years' unblemished service was dismissed for gross misconduct after creating two accounts for one customer. The tribunal upheld the decision, finding the employer acted reasonably.

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Respondent won · Oct 2023

24-year manager dismissed for falsifying delivery records: tribunal upholds gross misconduct decision

An operations manager with 24 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after making unauthorised manual carded entries and giving incorrect explanations. The tribunal rejected both his unfair and wrongful dismissal claims.

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Partial win £11,472 · Oct 2023

Senior bookseller dismissed without notice after 13 years: procedural failings led to unfair dismissal

A senior bookseller with 13 years' service was unfairly dismissed after being summarily dismissed during an investigation meeting. The tribunal awarded £11,471.80, including a 12.5% uplift for failing to follow the ACAS Code.

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Partial win £53,257 · Oct 2023

Course leader dismissed after 23 years: flawed investigation leads to £53k award

A tribunal found that New City College unfairly dismissed a course leader with 23 years' service after a flawed investigation into misconduct during the pandemic. The claimant was awarded £53,256.95 including a 20% ACAS uplift.

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Claimant won £25,056 · Oct 2023

22 years' service, one week's notice: dismissal without a reason found unfair

A former employee with 22 years' service was unfairly dismissed after being given just one week's notice. The employer failed to attend the hearing or provide a reason, resulting in a £25,055 award.

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Partial win · Oct 2023

22-year employee unfairly dismissed after Boots failed to consider redeployment

A customer adviser with 22 years' service was unfairly dismissed by Boots after a redundancy exercise that failed to properly explore alternative roles. The tribunal upheld the unfair dismissal claim but dismissed race-related complaints.

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