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Control room team leader dismissed over hug and anti-Semitism allegations: unfair but compensation slashed
A tribunal found that MTR Elizabeth Line unfairly dismissed a control room team leader of 11 years over a hug and alleged anti-Semitic comments, but reduced compensation by 75% due to his own conduct.
22-year kitchen porter dismissed for sexual harassment: zero-tolerance policy upheld
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a kitchen porter with 22 years' service after he whispered 'I wish I could impregnate you' to a colleague, following a previous warning about inappropriate comments.
Sexual harassment claims survive strike-out but discrimination and monetary claims fail
A former business service consultant's direct sex discrimination and bonus claims were struck out, but her sexual harassment and harassment related to sex claims will proceed to a final hearing.
Constructive dismissal claims survive strike-out attempt: lessons for employers on trust and confidence
An experienced HR professional's claims of constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination will proceed to a full hearing after the tribunal refused to strike them out, though deposit orders were made.
Former employee's unfair dismissal and disability claims struck out after failure to engage with tribunal
A tribunal struck out a former employee's claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination after she admitted inappropriate touching, failed to attend hearings, and ignored tribunal communications.
Office manager sexually harassed and dismissed after fabricated disciplinary documents
An office manager with just five months' service was sexually harassed by a colleague and then dismissed using fake disciplinary records. The tribunal awarded £39,662.92.
Constructive dismissal after sexual harassment: default judgment and compensation
A former employee won a constructive dismissal and sexual harassment claim after their employer failed to respond to the tribunal claim. They were awarded £8,091.66 in compensation.
Cleaner who resigned over bullying loses constructive dismissal claim
A cleaner who resigned after alleging bullying and harassment by her supervisor has lost her claims for constructive unfair dismissal, race discrimination, and harassment. The tribunal found the incidents were routine workplace disputes, not discrimination.
Pregnancy discrimination claims dismissed as out of time: a lesson in tribunal deadlines
An operator at Derby City Council had her pregnancy discrimination and harassment claims dismissed because they were brought too late, despite the tribunal finding some treatment was unfavourable.
Shift manager sexually harassed and underpaid: constructive dismissal at Lidl
A shift manager at Lidl was sexually harassed by a deputy store manager, paid less than male colleagues, and forced to resign. The tribunal awarded £50,884.62.
Default judgment for sexual harassment and unfair dismissal after employer failed to respond
A project manager who was subjected to a sexually explicit comment and then dismissed by redundancy won £35,300 after her employer failed to defend the claim. The tribunal awarded £20,000 for injury to feelings and £15,300 for loss of earnings.
Nursery nurse dismissed for discussing colleague's disciplinary: conduct dismissal upheld
A nursery nurse who was dismissed for breaching confidentiality after discussing a colleague's disciplinary hearing has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal also rejected her sexual harassment and victimisation claims.
Site coordinator dismissed for sexual banter: tribunal upholds council's decision
A school site coordinator with 13 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after making sexually explicit comments to female colleagues. The tribunal also awarded £10,000 costs against him.
Sexual harassment by manager: administrator awarded £17,607 after boss sent explicit texts
An administrator who was sexually harassed by her boss, who sent explicit texts and propositioned her, has been awarded £17,607 by an employment tribunal. The employer failed to defend the claim.
Warehouse operative dismissed for sexual touching: employer's belief reasonable
A warehouse operative with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for grabbing colleagues' private areas. The tribunal found the employer had reasonable grounds for its belief despite the operative's conspiracy claims.
Reablement Support Worker dismissed for homophobic harassment after raising PPE concerns
The tribunal dismissed all claims by a former NHS support worker who alleged he was unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about PPE, finding that his disclosures were not protected and his dismissal was due to gross misconduct involving homophobic harassment.
Sexual harassment claim dismissed as too late: the importance of acting quickly
A warehouse operative's sexual harassment claim was dismissed because she filed her claim too late, and her unfair dismissal claim was struck out as she never actually resigned.
Former employee with severe depression granted adjournment in sexual harassment claim
A tribunal has adjourned a preliminary hearing on time limits for a sexual harassment claim after the claimant's representative said she was too unwell to proceed. The judge found the risk of injustice to the claimant outweighed the delay to Ocado.
Registered manager dismissed after reporting care home to CQC: automatic unfair dismissal
A care company's registered manager was automatically unfairly dismissed after making protected disclosures to the CQC and police. The tribunal found the employer fabricated a homophobia allegation and sexually harassed her. She was awarded £73,474.
Office manager who resigned over pay disparity loses constructive dismissal claim
An office manager who resigned after discovering a colleague was paid £10,000 more lost her constructive dismissal and sex discrimination claims. The tribunal found no fundamental breach of contract.
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