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7 cases tagged Right to Work.
Home care assistant's race discrimination claim struck out after non-payment of deposit
A tribunal struck out a home care assistant's race discrimination claim after she failed to pay a £1,200 deposit ordered because her allegations had little prospect of success. The case highlights the risks of bringing claims based on immigration status rather than race.
Part-time lecturer's unfair dismissal claim thrown out for being too late
A part-time lecturer who waited over a year to bring an unfair dismissal claim after his employment ended due to right-to-work issues has had his case dismissed as out of time.
Unfair dismissal claim struck out as eight months late despite depression and appeal delay
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was struck out because it was presented eight and a half months after the three-month time limit expired. The tribunal found that neither his depression nor the ongoing internal appeal made it 'not reasonably practicable' to file on time.
Job offer withdrawn over redacted passport: race discrimination claim fails
A job applicant who had her offer withdrawn after providing a redacted, unrecognisable passport photocopy failed to prove race discrimination. The tribunal found the employer acted solely on right-to-work concerns.
Administrator dismissed over pre-employment check failures: dismissal upheld despite inadequate training
An administrator with 2.5 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after an audit revealed failures in pre-employment checks and confidential documents were found at her desk. The tribunal upheld the dismissal as fair.
Radiographer's unfair dismissal claim dismissed as out of time
An NHS radiographer who was dismissed over right-to-work concerns had her unfair dismissal claim rejected because she presented it 18 days late. The tribunal found she could have filed on time.
Demotion that triggered visa salary breach: dismissal for some other substantial reason upheld
A care coordinator lost her right to work after a demotion cut her salary below the sponsorship threshold. The tribunal held that the employer's decision to dismiss was fair.