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27 cases tagged Some Other Substantial Reason.
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Dismissed after visa sponsorship became impossible: Home Office rule change was 'some other substantial reason'
A tribunal has ruled that Fintru Limited fairly dismissed an associate whose skilled worker visa could not be renewed after the Home Office raised salary thresholds. The employer explored alternatives and followed a reasonable process.
Dismissed by father after family breakdown: WhatsApp message found to be unfair dismissal
A father who told his daughter 'I don't have a job for you, in fact I hope I never see u again' in a WhatsApp message was found to have unfairly dismissed her. The tribunal awarded £13,977.58.
Shouting at the boss: dismissal for irretrievable breakdown of trust upheld
A married couple who worked as wedding events and facilities managers were fairly dismissed after a heated meeting where the husband shouted at the company owner. The tribunal rejected claims of unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and whistleblowing detriment.
Relocation dismissal: employer acted reasonably after failed transfer attempts
A sales assistant who relocated from Milton Keynes to Bournemouth was fairly dismissed after H&M tried but failed to find her a suitable transfer. The tribunal rejected her unfair dismissal claim.
Locum consultant's fixed-term contract not renewed: workforce review justified dismissal
An employment tribunal has ruled that an NHS trust fairly dismissed a locum consultant when it decided to recruit only substantive Consultants on the Specialist Register, ending the need for locum cover.
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.
Dismissed for relationship breakdown: unfair but 100% contributory conduct wipes compensation
A tribunal found that National Westminster Bank Plc unfairly dismissed a D&A Analyst for relationship breakdown, but ruled that he would have been dismissed within a month anyway and that his own conduct contributed entirely to his dismissal, resulting in no compensation.
Community support worker dismissed after refusing PCR test: absence treated as unauthorised
A Rastafarian community support worker who refused a PCR test due to his religious beliefs was fairly dismissed for prolonged absence, the Watford Employment Tribunal has ruled.
Dismissed due to family feud: breakdown of trust and confidence as 'some other substantial reason'
A senior administrator with 17 years' service was dismissed after a family feud made working relationships untenable. The tribunal upheld the unfair dismissal claim but found the reason for dismissal was potentially fair, though the process was flawed.
NHS business coordinator dismissed after refusing restructured role: 'some other substantial reason' upheld
A tribunal rejected claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination by a Business Coordinator who refused a restructured role and went on sick leave. The dismissal for 'some other substantial reason' was fair.
Supply teacher's role ended after permanent appointment: dismissal upheld as 'some other substantial reason'
A tribunal dismissed claims for unfair and wrongful dismissal brought by a supply teacher whose role ended when a permanent teacher was appointed. No compensation was awarded.
Dismissed for refusing Covid vaccine: employer failed to consider role modifications
A tribunal has ruled that ITF Licensing (UK) Ltd unfairly dismissed a team lead who refused the Covid-19 vaccine, because it did not properly consider whether her duties could be modified. She was awarded £27,465.
Covert recording led to dismissal: breakdown in working relationships found unfair
A lettings negotiator with seven years' service was unfairly dismissed after a breakdown in working relationships following a covert recording. The tribunal found the procedure flawed and applied a 10% ACAS uplift.
Voluntary redundancy request accepted: tribunal finds no dismissal
A casting associate who asked for voluntary redundancy to care for his father lost his unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal held the employment ended by mutual agreement, not dismissal.
Security officer unfairly dismissed after employer mistakenly believed revoked licence meant no legal work
A security officer with four years' service was unfairly dismissed after G4S mistakenly believed he could not legally work following his SIA licence revocation. The tribunal awarded £16,632.84.
Long-term sickness dismissal: employer's decision upheld despite lack of updated medical evidence
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a long-term sick employee by Plusnet Plc, finding the employer acted reasonably in concluding there was no prospect of a return to work.
Dismissed by text after a non-molestation order: when a relationship breakdown justifies SOSR dismissal
A secretary dismissed by text message after obtaining a non-molestation order against her boss has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The tribunal held that the irretrievable breakdown in the working relationship was a genuine 'some other substantial reason' for dismissal.
Service engineer dismissed after long-term sickness: attendance procedure found fair
A service engineer with 4.5 years' service was fairly dismissed for poor attendance after progressing through a staged absence management process. The tribunal rejected his claims that the dismissal was linked to protected disclosures about a chemical.
Farm manager removed as director: dismissal for breakdown in relationship was fair
A farm manager who was removed as a director and then dismissed was not unfairly dismissed, but the tribunal awarded him £3,077 for unpaid notice, holiday pay and expenses.
Dismissed after raising multiple grievances: breakdown in working relationships as a fair reason
A tribunal has ruled that University College London fairly dismissed a teaching fellow with 15 years' service after a series of grievances and tribunal claims led to an irreparable breakdown in working relationships. No compensation was awarded.
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