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33 cases tagged Range of Reasonable Responses.
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Packing operator dismissed for leaving early without permission: dismissal fair despite inconsistent colleague treatment
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a packing operator with 11 years' service who left work early without authorisation and was found to have been dishonest about his start time. No compensation was awarded.
22-year service host dismissed for theft: Asda's decision upheld as fair
An employment tribunal has upheld Asda's dismissal of a service host with 22 years' service after CCTV showed her taking coins and bags for life without paying. The tribunal found the decision was within the range of reasonable responses.
IT manager dismissed after cyber-attack: tribunal finds gross negligence dismissal fair
An IT manager with 14 months' service was fairly dismissed for gross negligence after a sophisticated cyber-attack. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim, finding the school's decision within the range of reasonable responses.
Forensic nurse dismissed for inability to kneel for CPR: employer acted reasonably
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a forensic custody nurse who could not kneel to perform CPR due to bilateral knee replacements. The employer was found to have acted within the range of reasonable responses.
Security officer dismissed for leaving post: unauthorised absences justified gross misconduct
A security officer with six years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV footage showed he left his post without authorisation on multiple occasions. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Assistant store manager dismissed for manipulating time-recording system: dismissal fair
An assistant store manager who allowed a colleague to work without clocking in and later falsified time records was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal rejected her claim that lack of training excused the manipulation of the Kronos system.
GPS evidence of private work during paid hours: dismissal for misconduct upheld
Two road marking linesmen were fairly dismissed after GPS tracking showed they used a company vehicle to do private work during paid hours. The tribunal found the employer's investigation and decision were reasonable.
Area sales manager dismissed for falsifying shop visits and cash sales: dismissal upheld
An area sales manager with 7 years' service was fairly dismissed after admitting to logging visits that never happened and making cash sales. The tribunal found the employer's decision was within the range of reasonable responses.
Facebook post criticising employer during lockdown: dismissal for gross misconduct upheld
A customer service advisor with 7 years' service was fairly dismissed for posting critical comments about her employer on Facebook during the first COVID-19 lockdown. The tribunal found the employer's decision fell within the range of reasonable responses.
Emergency Medical Technician dismissed for sexual comments about children: dismissal fair
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of an Emergency Medical Technician who made crude sexual remarks about children and showed colleagues photographs of children in a swimming pool. The employer's investigation and decision were within the range of reasonable responses.
Driver dismissed for urinating on loading dock after choosing coffee over toilet break
A driver with six years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after urinating on a loading dock in full view of CCTV. The tribunal upheld the employer's decision, finding the dismissal was within the range of reasonable responses.
Security officer dismissed for feinting punch at cadet: tribunal upholds gross misconduct decision
A security officer who feinted a punch at a cadet after being sworn at was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal rejected his claim that a colleague was treated more leniently for a similar incident.
Dismissed for breaching Covid-19 protocols: care home's decision upheld as fair
A domestic assistant with 4 years' service was fairly dismissed after entering a care home without following infection control measures. The tribunal found the employer's belief in gross misconduct was reasonable and the process was within the range of reasonable responses.
Bus driver dismissed for speeding and running a red light: dismissal upheld as fair
A bus driver with 4 years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV showed him speeding and running a red light, leading to a customer complaint. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Forklift driver dismissed for being under the influence of alcohol: employer's belief reasonable
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a forklift truck driver with 18 years' service who was found to have been under the influence of alcohol at work, ruling that the employer's belief was reasonable based on witness reports and CCTV evidence.
Bus driver dismissed for reading disciplinary letter while driving: fair decision upheld
A bus driver who was caught on CCTV reading a disciplinary letter while driving and running a red light was fairly dismissed. The tribunal rejected claims for unfair dismissal and breach of contract.
Quality inspector dismissed for using micrometer against instructions: misconduct dismissal upheld
A quality inspector with six years' service was fairly dismissed after using a micrometer to measure dies, despite a final warning for non-compliance. The tribunal found the employer acted within the range of reasonable responses.
Stranded in Gambia during COVID: dismissal for unauthorised absence was fair
A facilities service support assistant with 41 years' service was fairly dismissed after failing to return from the Gambia when flights were available, the tribunal ruled.
Supermarket assistant dismissed for refusing instructions: conduct dismissal upheld
A Waitrose employee who refused to carry out reasonable tasks and used foul language about managers was fairly dismissed for misconduct. The tribunal awarded £536.94 for unpaid holiday and overtime.
35-year postman dismissed for walking through prohibited area without hi-vis: dismissal fair
A postman with 35 years' unblemished service was fairly dismissed after walking through a prohibited area without a high-vis jacket, the tribunal ruled. He refused to engage in the disciplinary process.
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