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7 cases tagged Shielding.
Street Scene Worker's constructive dismissal claim fails over shielding dispute
A Street Scene Worker with disabilities resigned after his employer required a GP fitness letter to return from shielding. The tribunal rejected his constructive unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims.
Nurse who raised PPE concerns during pandemic wins whistleblowing detriment claim
A district nursing team leader who raised concerns about inadequate PPE and risk assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic has won her claim for detriment against Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board. The tribunal found she was isolated from her team and her role was changed after making protected disclosures.
Dismissed after requesting to work from home during lockdown: a redundancy sham
A contract manager who asked to work from home temporarily because his son was clinically vulnerable was dismissed for purported redundancy. The tribunal found the real reason was his home-working request and awarded £38,758.
Assistant Manager with 6 months' service loses automatic unfair dismissal claim over Covid shielding
A Betfred assistant manager who refused to return to work claiming he needed to shield his father was dismissed after 6 months. The tribunal rejected his automatic unfair dismissal claim, finding his refusal was motivated by a pay dispute, not a genuine belief in danger.
Dismissed after a stroke: employer refused home working despite medical advice
A lettings manager who suffered a stroke was unfairly dismissed after his employer refused to allow him to work from home. The tribunal awarded £27,664.
Clinically extremely vulnerable manager dismissed for refusing to return to unsafe office: unfair dismissal and disability discrimination
A branch manager with 12 years' service who was clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against after his employer demanded he return to an office he considered unsafe. The tribunal found the disciplinary process was a sham.
Immunocompromised due to splenectomy: tribunal finds shielding employee was disabled
A former employee who was immunocompromised after a partial splenectomy has been found to be disabled under the Equality Act 2010. The tribunal ruled that her condition had a substantial and long-term adverse effect on day-to-day activities.