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5 cases tagged Social Worker.
Race discrimination claim dismissed after social worker missed time limit
An experienced social worker's race discrimination and constructive dismissal claims against Devon County Council were dismissed because she presented her claim too late, and the tribunal refused to extend time.
Social worker's claim dismissed after failing to comply with deposit and unless orders
A social worker with 12 years' service had her unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claims dismissed after she failed to comply with a deposit order and an unless order. Her application to set aside the dismissal was refused.
Social worker with dyspraxia placed on performance plan: disability discrimination partly upheld
A children's services social worker with dyspraxia was discriminated against when her employer placed her on performance improvement plans. The tribunal awarded £5,382.90 but rejected her constructive dismissal claim.
Social worker's unfair dismissal claim thrown out for being over a year late
A social worker who waited over a year to bring an unfair dismissal claim after being summarily dismissed for gross misconduct had her case struck out as out of time. The tribunal found it was reasonably practicable for her to have claimed within the three-month limit.
Social worker dismissed while in prison: claim thrown out for being too late
A social worker who was dismissed after being arrested for firearms offences had her unfair dismissal claim rejected because she filed it nearly a year after the time limit expired. The tribunal ruled it was reasonably practicable for her to have brought the claim on time despite her imprisonment.