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11 cases tagged ppe.
Gas engineer's constructive dismissal claim fails; ordered to repay sick pay
A gas engineer who resigned while being investigated for working for another employer while off sick has lost his constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal also ordered him to repay £2,837.10 in sick pay.
Paramedic with 27 years' service dismissed for bullying: tribunal upholds decision
A London Ambulance Service paramedic who was dismissed for bullying colleagues after failing a mask fit test has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's investigation was thorough and the decision reasonable.
Healthcare assistant wins disability claim over BAME risk assessment failure
A healthcare assistant with 19 years' service succeeded in a disability discrimination claim after her employer failed to carry out a BAME risk assessment she had requested. The tribunal found the dismissal fair and rejected victimisation claims.
Nurse who raised PPE concerns during pandemic wins whistleblowing detriment claim
A district nursing team leader who raised concerns about inadequate PPE and risk assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic has won her claim for detriment against Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board. The tribunal found she was isolated from her team and her role was changed after making protected disclosures.
Bus driver's constructive dismissal and discrimination claims fail after resignation over unpaid leave
A bus driver who resigned after a dispute about unpaid leave and alleged unfair treatment during the pandemic has lost all his claims at an employment tribunal.
32-year manager dismissed for selling £20 of Royal Mail PPE: dismissal fair
A manager with 32 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after selling Royal Mail PPE worth £20 on a local website. The tribunal upheld the dismissal, finding the employer's investigation and decision were within the range of reasonable responses.
Covid concerns dismissal: employee lost automatic unfair dismissal claim but won notice pay
A plumbing engineer who was dismissed after raising concerns about his son's vulnerability to Covid-19 lost his automatic unfair dismissal claim but won £1,849 for breach of contract.
Whistleblowing claim fails: redundancy was the real reason for dismissal
An out-of-hours call centre supervisor with four months' service was dismissed for redundancy during the pandemic. The tribunal found that, although she had made one protected disclosure, it was not the reason she lost her job.
Mobile operative dismissed for raising health and safety concerns wins unfair dismissal claim
A mobile operative who was dismissed after repeatedly raising concerns about understaffing, inadequate PPE, and unsanitary conditions at Serco's London Cycle Hire Scheme has won his claim for automatic unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the principal reason for his dismissal was his protected disclosures.
Warehouse operative dismissed for not wearing face covering: dismissal fair
A warehouse operative who refused to wear a face covering during the pandemic was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, the tribunal ruled.
Care worker's constructive dismissal claim fails over PPE and temperature check dispute
A project worker who resigned during a disciplinary investigation into her failure to follow PPE and temperature check instructions has lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found no breach of mutual trust and confidence.