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Partial win £16,884 · Dec 2023

Dismissed while hospitalised with sickle cell crisis: procedural failings made it unfair

A pharmacist with 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed by Whittington Health NHS Trust after being refused an extension to her notice period while hospitalised with a sickle cell crisis. The tribunal found indirect disability discrimination and a failure to make reasonable adjustments, awarding £16,884.

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Partial win £24,785 · Dec 2023

20-year manager dismissed for capability after employer refused to adjust role for disability

A Global Governance Risk and Compliance Manager with 20 years' service was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after GlaxoSmithKline failed to make reasonable adjustments for her hand disability. The tribunal awarded £24,785 for injury to feelings.

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Partial win · Oct 2023

22-year employee unfairly dismissed after Boots failed to consider redeployment

A customer adviser with 22 years' service was unfairly dismissed by Boots after a redundancy exercise that failed to properly explore alternative roles. The tribunal upheld the unfair dismissal claim but dismissed race-related complaints.

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Respondent won · Sept 2023

21-year teacher loses unfair dismissal claim after redundancy consultation

A Subject Leader with 21 years' service was fairly dismissed when her school restructured its EAL department. The tribunal found the consultation and consideration of alternative roles were reasonable.

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Respondent won · Sept 2023

Customer service assistant dismissed on medical grounds without recommended risk assessment

A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a London Underground customer service assistant with 13 years' service, finding that the employer acted reasonably despite not carrying out a recommended risk assessment before termination.

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Partial win £41,935 · Sept 2023

Nurse with 10 years' service wins constructive dismissal after trust failed to explore redeployment

A community staff nurse who resigned after her NHS trust failed to contact her about redeployment during long-term sickness has won her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £41,935.

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Respondent won · Sept 2023

Dismissed after 12 years due to long-term sickness: employer's redeployment efforts upheld

A Food Technology Technician with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for capability after a long-term sickness absence, the tribunal ruled, finding the employer had properly considered redeployment and made reasonable adjustments.

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Respondent won · Jul 2023

Mask exemption and redeployment: constructive dismissal claim fails

A QA operative with six years' service resigned after his grievance was rejected, claiming constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the employer had reasonable and proper cause for all its actions.

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Respondent won · Jul 2023

17-year employee loses unfair dismissal claim over redundancy scoring

A workshop planning co-ordinator with 17 years' service failed to prove his redundancy selection was unfair or discriminatory. The tribunal found Jaguar Land Rover's process was reasonable.

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Claim dismissed · Jun 2023

Mandatory Covid vaccination dismissal: tribunal finds claims have little prospect of success

A deputy manager who refused the Covid-19 vaccine on religious and philosophical grounds was fairly dismissed when his employer had a legal duty to require vaccination. The tribunal ordered him to pay a deposit to continue his claims.

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Respondent won · Jun 2023

NHS healthcare assistant dismissed after 20-month sick leave: disability discrimination claim fails

A healthcare assistant with 7 years' service was dismissed after 20 months' sick leave due to a work-related arm and neck injury. The tribunal found the NHS trust's decision was proportionate, balancing patient safety and staffing needs.

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Claim dismissed · May 2023

COT3 agreement stands: former employee's misrepresentation claim struck out as abuse of process

A former employee who signed a COT3 settlement for £7,000 later tried to set it aside, alleging misrepresentation about redeployment rights. The tribunal struck out all claims as an abuse of process.

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Respondent won · Apr 2023

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.

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Respondent won · Mar 2023

WhatsApp complaint post: security guard's constructive dismissal claim fails after affirming contract

A security guard who claimed constructive dismissal after his manager posted a complaint about him in a staff WhatsApp group lost his case because he delayed resigning and continued to engage with his employer.

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Respondent won · Mar 2023

Medical secretary's constructive dismissal claim fails: workload complaints investigated reasonably

An NHS medical secretary who resigned over workload and grievance handling lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the Trust had not breached the implied term of trust and confidence.

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Respondent won · Mar 2023

Long-term sick nurse dismissed: capability process found fair despite disability

A staff nurse with 12 years' service who was dismissed after two years' sick leave and failed redeployment attempts has lost her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims.

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Respondent won · Mar 2023

Clinical Support Worker with rheumatoid arthritis fairly dismissed after redeployment exhausted

An NHS trust fairly dismissed a clinical support worker with rheumatoid arthritis and sickle cell anaemia after a 12-month absence, the tribunal ruled. The trust had explored redeployment and followed its procedures.

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Respondent won · Nov 2022

Driving instructor dismissed after losing Group 2 licence: capability dismissal upheld

A driving training instructor with 11 years' service was fairly dismissed after his Group 2 licence was permanently revoked due to a heart condition. The tribunal rejected his claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

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Respondent won · Nov 2022

Redundancy during COVID-19: fair process and genuine restructure saved the employer

A Planning and Business Development Manager with over 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for redundancy after a genuine restructure and thorough consultation process. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.

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Respondent won · Nov 2022

Redeployment after disability: constructive dismissal claim fails

A production operator with bipolar disorder resigned claiming constructive dismissal and disability discrimination. The tribunal rejected all claims, finding the employer acted reasonably throughout.

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