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6 cases tagged Prison Officer.
Prison officer's unfair dismissal claim dismissed as over two years late
A prison officer with 13 years' service had her unfair dismissal claim thrown out because she presented it more than two years after being sacked. The tribunal accepted it was not reasonably practicable to claim in time due to mental health issues, but said she did not act quickly enough once able.
Prison officer dismissed for use of force: when CCTV is missing, can a fair process still stand?
Two prison officers at HMP Belmarsh were dismissed for gross misconduct after a physical altercation with a prisoner. The tribunal upheld the dismissals, finding the employer's investigation and disciplinary process were within the range of reasonable responses.
Prison officer dismissed for fraudulent expense claims: dismissal upheld
A prison officer who systematically inflated mileage claims and claimed travel time as expenses to avoid tax was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal also ordered him to repay £863.25.
Prison officer's constructive dismissal claim over locker incident rejected
A prison officer who resigned after a locker break-in and a refused job endorsement failed to prove constructive dismissal or discrimination. The tribunal found no protected disclosure and no dismissal.
Prison officer dismissed after two security breaches: unfair dismissal claim fails but reasonable adjustments claim succeeds
A prison officer with two years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after signing off a Category A prisoner's cell without checking it. The tribunal upheld the dismissal as fair but found the prison failed to make reasonable adjustments by not providing a mentor.
Prison officer with depression denied permanent move away from wings: reasonable adjustments claim fails
A prison officer with 15 years' service who was refused a permanent relocation away from the wings after an assault has lost his claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments. The tribunal found that the employer's offer of a phased return and temporary amended duties was reasonable.