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Redundancy with no consultation: a small employer's costly mistake
A graphic designer was told her role was redundant in a five-minute meeting with no warning, no consultation and no consideration of alternatives. The tribunal awarded £14,200.
Kitchen manager dismissed without consultation in redundancy: unfair dismissal
A kitchen manager with two years' service was unfairly dismissed when her employer made her redundant without any consultation or warning. The tribunal awarded £4,809.49 in compensation.
Car valet dismissed for abusive language: procedural unfairness but no compensation awarded
A car valet with six years' service was unfairly dismissed after using foul language towards a colleague, but the tribunal awarded no compensation because his conduct wholly caused his dismissal.
32-year employee dismissed for unauthorised absence: employer's decision upheld
A warehouse operative with 32 years' service was fairly dismissed after failing to contact his employer for nearly a month. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Panel beater dismissed in redundancy: small employer's 'pool of one' upheld
A Watford tribunal has ruled that a panel beater with three years' service was fairly dismissed when his employer, a four-person car repair shop, made him redundant as the only employee at risk. The decision highlights how small employers can follow a lighter process.
Casual worker wins unpaid wages claim after 10 days' work via Facebook
A casual worker who responded to a Facebook post for help unloading a container has won a claim for unpaid wages, holiday pay, and failure to provide a written statement. The tribunal awarded £1,306.
Science director dismissed over cannabis smell in company car: dismissal fair
A science director who was dismissed after a colleague reported smelling cannabis in his company car has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the employer's investigation and decision were reasonable.
Project manager dismissed for planting listening device: tribunal upholds dismissal
A project manager with 21 years' service was fairly dismissed after a listening device was found in his boss's office, with wires leading to his desk. The Liverpool tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
16-year employee wins equal pay and constructive dismissal claim over like-work disparity
An insurance account handler with 16 years' service succeeded in her equal pay and constructive unfair dismissal claims after her employer failed to address a pay gap with a less experienced male colleague doing like work.
Office manager dismissed after flawed investigation: loss of trust and confidence
A Reading tribunal found that Bartco Ltd unfairly dismissed its office manager after a flawed investigation and pre-determined decision, awarding £11,932.17.
Theatre manager with 18 years' service dismissed on capability grounds: disability and unfair dismissal claims fail
A theatre manager who was dismissed after two long periods of sickness absence lost her claims for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, but won a small holiday pay award.
Gymnastics coach dismissed by text for poaching gymnasts: unfair dismissal with 75% reduction
A gymnastics coach who encouraged gymnasts to leave for a rival club was unfairly dismissed by text message, but her compensation was cut by 75% for her own misconduct. She was awarded £167.08.
Maternity leave followed by refusal to return: dismissal for some other substantial reason upheld
An import coordinator who repeatedly stated she could not return to work after maternity and parental leave was fairly dismissed for some other substantial reason. The tribunal rejected her claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination.
Cleaner dismissed by text message: no investigation, no procedure
A cleaner with two years' service was dismissed by text message after calling in sick. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded £8,192.72.
Pushed by boss then offered a sham deal: constructive dismissal over broken promises
A deputy manager who was pushed by her employer during a dispute, then offered a deal to return only to have it reneged on, has won her constructive unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal awarded £25,391.35.
Dismissed after seven weeks of sick leave: small employer's decision upheld
A senior production manager who was dismissed after seven weeks of sickness absence lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the small fashion retailer acted reasonably given her lack of engagement.
Regional Sales Manager unfairly dismissed for using word 'spastic' in historical context
A Regional Sales Manager with three years' service was unfairly dismissed after using the word 'spastic' in a conversation about historical language. The tribunal awarded £7,710.31 for procedural failures including a pre-signed dismissal letter.
Office manager called managers 'dickheads' as a joke and was sacked on the spot
An office manager with 3 years 7 months' service was unfairly dismissed after calling her managers 'dickheads' in jest during a heated meeting. The tribunal found the employer's subsequent disciplinary process was contrived and awarded £15,042.81.
Personal support worker dismissed after 18 months' sick leave: capability dismissal upheld
A personal support worker who was dismissed after 18 months' absence due to bowel cancer and a hernia has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal found the dismissal was fair, and even if the procedure had been flawed, she would have been dismissed anyway.
Dismissed without warning: a charity's redundancy process that fell short
A social media officer was made redundant without any prior consultation, and the tribunal found the dismissal procedurally unfair, awarding £640 compensation.
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