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7 cases tagged Philosophical Belief.
Covid vaccine refusal claims struck out after claimants fail to attend hearing
Two former employees of North East Autism Society who refused the Covid-19 vaccine had their unfair dismissal and discrimination claims struck out after failing to attend a preliminary hearing and comply with tribunal orders.
Barrister with gender critical beliefs wins discrimination claim against chambers over Stonewall investigation
A barrister who was investigated by her chambers after tweeting about gender critical beliefs has been awarded £22,000 for direct discrimination and victimisation.
GDPR whistleblowing and constructive dismissal claim fails at tribunal
A Business Development Coordinator who resigned after raising GDPR concerns about cold calling lost his claims for whistleblowing detriment and constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal found no breach of contract or protected disclosure before his resignation.
12-year employee wins £13,700 over unauthorised deductions but loses discrimination claim on bodily autonomy belief
A long-serving employee who holds a philosophical belief in bodily autonomy succeeded in a claim for unauthorised deductions from wages, but his discrimination complaints were dismissed. The tribunal awarded £13,700.18.
Opposition to COVID-19 measures not a protected philosophical belief, tribunal rules
A tribunal has ruled that a Senior Healthcare Assistant's opposition to the Coronavirus pandemic and preventative measures like PCR tests and face masks does not amount to a protected philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010. The claim was dismissed.
Constructive dismissal claim dismissed: the perils of waiting too long to bring a tribunal claim
A former employee who waited over two years to bring claims for constructive dismissal and discrimination saw his case thrown out by an employment tribunal for being out of time.
Fire Brigades Union official unfairly dismissed for pro-Brexit rally speech
A full-time union official was unfairly dismissed by the Fire Brigades Union after speaking at a Leave Means Leave rally. The tribunal awarded £8,308.45 in compensation.