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#sleeping-on-duty
6 cases tagged Sleeping on Duty.
Night care assistant dismissed for sleeping on duty: unfair dismissal for lack of disciplinary hearing
A night care assistant with five years' service was unfairly dismissed after being seen asleep on duty, because her employer did not hold a disciplinary hearing before sacking her. The tribunal awarded £962.79, reduced by 75% for her contributory conduct.
Night care assistant dismissed for sleeping on duty: dismissal upheld
A night care assistant who was found asleep on three occasions was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal also rejected his claims of discrimination and whistleblowing detriment.
Security guard dismissed for sleeping on duty: tribunal rejects discrimination claims
A security guard who was dismissed after being found asleep during his shift at Bloomberg LLP has lost his claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination. The tribunal found the employer acted reasonably and the discrimination claims had no merit.
Security officer dismissed for sleeping on duty: employer's decision upheld
A security officer with 11 years' service was fairly dismissed after video evidence showed her apparently sleeping on duty. The tribunal upheld G4S's decision, finding the employer acted reasonably.
Nurse dismissed for sleeping on duty: wrongful dismissal claim succeeds but unfair dismissal fails
A Band 5 staff nurse with 15 years' service was dismissed for gross misconduct after allegedly sleeping on duty. The tribunal found the dismissal fair for unfair dismissal purposes but ruled the trust failed to prove gross misconduct, awarding £7,045.65 in notice pay.
Night manager dismissed after minibus theft: sleeping on duty was gross misconduct
A night manager who left the reception desk for three hours, allowing a minibus to be stolen, was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal rejected claims of unfair dismissal, race discrimination, and unlawful deduction of wages.