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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.
Shop worker's unfair dismissal claim fails after respondent's response struck out
A former shop worker's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed after the tribunal struck out the employer's response for failing to comply with case management directions for over two years.
Deputy General Manager loses constructive dismissal claim after maternity leave changes
A deputy general manager with 12 years' service failed to prove constructive dismissal after her employer changed her role while she was on maternity leave. The tribunal found the employer's actions were reasonable and most claims were brought too late.
Maternity leave followed by refusal to return: dismissal for some other substantial reason upheld
An import coordinator who repeatedly stated she could not return to work after maternity and parental leave was fairly dismissed for some other substantial reason. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination.
Dismissed after maternity leave: fixed-term contract manager wins automatic unfair dismissal claim
A contract manager who was dismissed after returning from maternity leave has been awarded £39,538 after a tribunal found her dismissal was automatically unfair because it was connected to her maternity leave.
Pub manager dismissed after maternity leave: pregnancy discrimination and automatic unfair dismissal
A pub manager was automatically unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after her employer failed to carry out a pregnancy risk assessment, changed her contract, evicted her from tied accommodation, and refused to let her return from maternity leave. The tribunal awarded £40,743.
Fleet sales assistant dismissed during redundancy after maternity leave: tribunal upholds decision
A fleet sales assistant who was made redundant after returning from maternity leave has lost her claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination. The tribunal found the redundancy was genuine and her discrimination claims were out of time.
Beautician dismissed after salon sale while on maternity leave: TUPE transfer made dismissal automatically unfair
A beautician and store manager was dismissed by her employer shortly after the salon was sold to a new company while she was on maternity leave. The tribunal found a TUPE transfer had occurred and the dismissal was automatically unfair, awarding £3,943.77.
Redundancy during maternity leave: unfair dismissal but no compensation
An English & Maths Community Coordinator with 9 years' service was unfairly dismissed by Birmingham Metropolitan College during maternity leave, but the tribunal awarded no compensation due to a 100% Polkey reduction.
Redundancy selection after maternity leave: tribunal upholds employer's scoring process
A senior accountant who was selected for redundancy shortly after returning from maternity leave has lost her unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. The tribunal found the redundancy was genuine and the scoring process was fair.
Made redundant while on maternity leave: a pre-determined process that led to automatic unfair dismissal
A former employee of Arcadia Group was automatically unfairly dismissed after being selected for redundancy during maternity leave. The tribunal awarded over £54,000 for injury to feelings and losses.
Beauty therapist made redundant while on maternity leave: partial win on payments
A beauty therapist with seven years' service was dismissed by redundancy while on maternity leave without consultation. The tribunal awarded her a statutory redundancy payment, notice pay, and holiday pay, but found the dismissal fair due to the salon's closure.
Redundancy after maternity leave: dismissal fair despite COVID-19 changes
A health and beauty manager who was made redundant after returning from maternity leave has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the redundancy was genuine and the process fair.
Pregnant employee dismissed for asserting statutory right: discrimination and unfair dismissal win
A former accountancy employee was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against due to her pregnancy and maternity leave. The tribunal awarded her £26,599.12 after the employer failed to attend the hearing.
Constructive dismissal after pregnancy: demotion and theft allegation led to resignation
An executive and HR assistant who was demoted and given a verbal warning for theft after returning from maternity leave won her constructive unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination claims. The Leeds tribunal awarded £32,028.
Dismissed for taking maternity leave: automatic unfair dismissal and discrimination
A tribunal found that a former employee was automatically unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after being told she was dismissed because she took maternity leave. She was awarded £19,728.16.
Supermarket employee wins constructive dismissal after restructure during maternity leave
A supermarket employee was constructively dismissed and discriminated against after being consulted about a restructure while on maternity leave and then redeployed to a role that disadvantaged women. The tribunal awarded over £60,000.
NHS employee wins right to add alternative unfair dismissal claim after alleged deception
A tribunal has allowed an NHS employee to amend her constructive dismissal claim to include allegations that she was tricked into resigning during maternity leave. The ruling clarifies when amendments based on the same facts will be permitted.
Redundancy after maternity leave: indirect sex discrimination over flexibility requirement
A sales advisor with 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed and indirectly discriminated against after New Look required flexibility during redundancy. She was awarded £8,672.
Whistleblower dismissed for raising furlough fraud and safety concerns: £12,716 award
A support worker who raised concerns about furlough fraud and service user safety was dismissed after her employer lost trust in her. The tribunal awarded £12,716.03, including an ACAS uplift for failing to follow the Code.
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