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7 cases tagged Pandemic.
Pandemic redundancies at Car Giant: tribunal upholds fair process
Three window fitters lost their jobs during the pandemic but failed to prove unfair dismissal or race discrimination. The tribunal found Car Giant's redundancy process was fair.
Agency nurse with HIV refused ICU work during pandemic: disability claims dismissed
An agency nurse over 60 with HIV lost her disability discrimination claims after refusing to work in ICU during COVID-19. The tribunal found the NHS Trust did not know about her HIV and acted reasonably in the pandemic context.
27-year mechanic made redundant: selection criteria upheld as fair
A mechanic with 27 years' service was fairly dismissed for redundancy after scoring zero under agreed criteria, the tribunal found. No compensation was awarded.
Waitress with 22 years' service loses unfair dismissal claim due to time limits
A waitress who worked for Lornar Ltd for 22 years had her unfair dismissal claim rejected because she missed the three-month time limit by several months.
Redundancy dismissal upheld: misunderstanding over alternative roles did not make process unfair
A Community Support Service Manager who believed she had been offered alternative roles was fairly dismissed for redundancy after a small charity's consultation process was found to be reasonable. The Exeter tribunal dismissed her claim.
Council wins extension to defend discrimination claim after missing deadline due to non-receipt
A default judgment against Slough Borough Council was set aside after the council proved it never received the claim form. The tribunal granted an extension of time to present a response, allowing the case to proceed to a full hearing.
Self-employed sales director's unfair dismissal claim dismissed as out of time
A sales director who provided services as a self-employed worker was dismissed by telephone in July 2020. The tribunal ruled his unfair dismissal claim was presented too late and he was not an employee.