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10 cases tagged no Investigation.
Managing director dismissed without investigation: unfair dismissal win after High Court ruling
A managing director who was dismissed for alleged threats and misappropriation of funds without any investigation has been awarded £53,212.50 after the tribunal found the dismissal unfair. The High Court had previously found no evidence of fraud or dishonesty.
Dismissed without investigation: NHS Blood and Transplant ordered to pay costs for unreasonable defence
A former employee was unfairly dismissed after NHS Blood and Transplant failed to investigate allegations and later refused a £40,000 settlement offer. The tribunal awarded £96,447.50 in compensation and £8,012.40 in costs.
Senior managers dismissed without investigation: unfair and wrongful dismissal
Five senior managers were summarily dismissed for gross misconduct without any investigation or appeal. The tribunal found the dismissals unfair and wrongful, and awarded unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice pay.
Cleaner dismissed by text message: no investigation, no procedure
A cleaner with two years' service was dismissed by text message after calling in sick. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded £8,192.72.
Support worker dismissed within an hour of WhatsApp comment: third-party pressure justified dismissal
A support worker was dismissed by email within an hour of posting a comment on a staff WhatsApp group, after the client's parents threatened to remove the client. The tribunal upheld the dismissal as fair due to third-party pressure and futility of procedures.
Dismissed on the spot after 10 years: no investigation, no appeal
A payroll clerk with a decade of service was dismissed on the same day an incident occurred, without any investigation or prior warnings. The tribunal awarded £10,384.50 for unfair and wrongful dismissal.
HGV driver dismissed on the spot for refusing to drive without a rest break: unfair dismissal
An HGV driver who refused to drive to Stafford because he needed an 11-hour rest break was summarily dismissed without any investigation. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded £2,179.42, reduced by 50% for the driver's contributory conduct.
Nursery worker dismissed over fabricated alcohol allegation: no investigation, no appeal
A senior nursery practitioner was unfairly dismissed after her employer fabricated an allegation that she was under the influence of alcohol at work. The Watford tribunal awarded £5,325.75, including a 25% Acas uplift for ignoring the code of practice.
Piano teacher dismissed for refusing to attend short-notice meeting: unfair dismissal
A piano and singing teacher with 24 years' service was unfairly dismissed after she refused to attend a mandatory staff meeting at short notice because of a pre-arranged family gathering to discuss her mother's cancer care. The Leeds tribunal awarded £16,802.31.
Sales manager dismissed by text message after 24 years' service wins £38,000
A sales manager with 24 years' service was dismissed by text message without any disciplinary process. The tribunal awarded him £38,229.54 for unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, and breach of contract.