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10 cases tagged Ptsd.
Paramedic dismissed after 22 years: ill-health dismissal was fair despite disability
A paramedic with 22 years' service lost his unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims after the tribunal found his employer acted reasonably in dismissing him for ill-health when his own psychiatrist said he was permanently incapable of working.
Police officer with PTSD dismissed after domestic violence allegation: discrimination claims rejected
A police officer with PTSD who was dismissed after a domestic violence allegation has lost his disability and sex discrimination claims. The tribunal found the misconduct panel's decision was not influenced by his disability.
Traffic engineer dismissed after long-term sickness: capability decision upheld
A traffic engineer with PTSD and chronic pain was fairly dismissed for capability after years of sickness absence and negligible work output, the Watford tribunal has ruled.
Dismissed after refusing redeployment: a capability decision that passed the fairness test
A Housing Solutions Assistant with PTSD was fairly dismissed after a lengthy sickness absence when he refused all redeployment options, the tribunal has ruled.
PTSD from passenger assaults: employer failed to redeploy Revenue Control Officer
A Revenue Control Officer with PTSD after four passenger assaults was not redeployed to a non-customer-facing role. The tribunal found the employer failed to make reasonable adjustments and discriminated against her.
PCSO dismissed for breaching non-molestation order: disability discrimination claim fails
A Police Community Support Officer with PTSD was dismissed for breaching a non-molestation order, but the tribunal found no link between his disability and the misconduct. He was later reinstated on appeal.
PTSD after workplace attack: when does a mental impairment become a disability?
A former employee who suffered PTSD after a violent attack at work was not considered disabled under the Equality Act until four months later, the tribunal ruled. No compensation was awarded.
Placed at risk of redundancy while on sick leave: disability discrimination claim succeeds
A former employee with PTSD was placed at risk of redundancy while on sick leave. The tribunal found it was discrimination arising from disability and awarded £12,183.
Sexual assault at work leads to £995k compensation for PTSD and fibromyalgia
A recruitment consultant sexually assaulted by her line manager has been awarded £995,127.67 after developing PTSD and worsening fibromyalgia, leaving her unable to return to her senior role.
Director with ADHD and PTSD awarded £3.78m after backdated dismissal letter
A director was dismissed while on sick leave, with the council backdating the dismissal letter to appear to predate her grievance. The tribunal awarded £3.78 million for disability discrimination.