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13 cases tagged Medical Evidence.
Former employee's claim dismissed after he told tribunal his wife's care was a higher priority
A tribunal dismissed a former employee's unfair dismissal claim after he failed to attend the final hearing, telling staff that caring for his wife after a car crash was more important than the case.
Dismissed for capability: unfair dismissal claim thrown out for being nearly two months late
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim against Qioptiq Limited was dismissed after he submitted it nearly two months late and failed to provide medical evidence for the delay despite multiple opportunities.
Claim dismissed after former employee fails to attend hearing and provide medical evidence
An employment tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim after the former employee failed to attend the hearing and did not provide sufficient medical evidence to explain her absence.
Former employee's unfair dismissal claim struck out as five months late
A tribunal struck out a former employee's claims because they were presented five months late, and refused to extend time even after the employee submitted additional medical evidence.
When does anxiety and depression become a disability? Tribunal sets earlier start date
A tribunal found that a medical centre employee was disabled from December 2019 due to anxiety and depression, earlier than the employer conceded. The ruling confirms that mental impairments can be 'long-term' even before 12 months have passed.
Complex PTSD recognised as disability: tribunal finds substantial adverse effect on daily life
A finance director with complex PTSD has been found disabled under the Equality Act after a tribunal accepted her evidence of substantial and long-term effects on day-to-day activities.
Customer service advisor with 2 months' service fails to prove disability for discrimination claim
A tribunal ruled that a customer service advisor who worked for only two months was not disabled under the Equality Act, dismissing her disability discrimination claims against Ascensos Limited.
Support worker dismissed for refusing face mask: tribunal upholds conduct dismissal
A support worker with 7 years' service was fairly dismissed after refusing to wear a face mask or a visor in the office. The tribunal found the employer acted within the band of reasonable responses.
Anxiety as a disability: tribunal finds mixed anxiety-depressive disorder is a long-term impairment
A former employee has been found to be disabled under the Equality Act 2010 due to anxiety, after the tribunal accepted that her condition had a substantial and long-term adverse effect on daily activities.
Contract Manager dismissed after four months off sick: employer's decision upheld
An employment tribunal has dismissed a contract manager's unfair dismissal claim after his employer decided he was no longer capable of performing his physical role due to long-term knee pain.
22-year NHS employee's unfair dismissal claim fails after being brought four months late
A Medical Laboratory Assistant with 22 years' service had his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims dismissed by an employment tribunal because they were presented about four months after the legal deadline, despite his serious health issues.
HGV driver dismissed after employer doubted his back injury: unfair dismissal upheld
A tribunal found that an HGV driver with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer lost trust in him over a back injury suffered in Poland. He was awarded £13,335.
Former employee's unfair dismissal claim thrown out after four-year delay
A former Avon and Somerset police employee's unfair dismissal claim was dismissed as out of time, over four years after his dismissal. A bid to blame prescription medication for the delay failed.