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9 cases tagged Sick Leave.
Security officer's constructive dismissal claim fails: minor pay errors and disciplinary process not a breach of trust
A security officer who resigned after a disciplinary process was started following a two-hour absence from her post has lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's conduct, including minor pay issues and a request for an occupational health assessment, did not amount to a repudiatory breach of contract.
Security patrol officer loses race discrimination claim but wins holiday pay for sick leave
A tribunal dismissed claims that a security officer was left out of furlough and overlooked because of his race, but awarded £984 for unpaid holiday accrued during sickness.
Dismissed during long-term sick leave: a capability dismissal that went too fast
Employer dismissed a long-serving warehouse worker after eight months of sickness absence without obtaining an up-to-date medical report. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair.
Senior policy adviser loses constructive dismissal claim after grievance process
A senior policy adviser who resigned after her bullying grievance was rejected has lost her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's actions did not breach trust and confidence.
Bakery employee's constructive dismissal claim fails after misunderstanding suspension
A bakery employee with 7 years' service who believed he was suspended after a return-to-work meeting resigned two months later. The tribunal dismissed his constructive dismissal claim, finding no fundamental breach of contract.
Long-serving teacher unfairly dismissed after misleading pay increase claim in contract harmonisation
A Spanish teacher with 12 years' service was unfairly dismissed for refusing a new contract after his employer misrepresented a pay rise as 10% when it was actually 1.2%. The tribunal found the dismissal outside the range of reasonable responses.
Accounts assistant's constructive dismissal claim fails after tribunal finds no breach of trust
A tribunal rejected a constructive unfair dismissal claim from an accounts assistant with 10 months' service, finding the employer acted reasonably throughout and the claimant's evidence lacked credibility.
Constructive dismissal after employer monitored personal WhatsApp messages
A business development employee was constructively dismissed after her employer used monitoring software to view her personal WhatsApp messages and accused her of disloyalty. The tribunal awarded £2,634.79.
English teacher constructively dismissed after race harassment and ignored sick leave
A Black British English teacher was constructively unfairly dismissed after her college sent a harassing email about her 'throwing the E&D Black comment' and failed to contact her during sick leave. The tribunal found harassment and constructive dismissal but dismissed most race discrimination claims.