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13 cases tagged Stale Medical Report.
Firefighter forced out by sex discrimination and victimisation: constructive dismissal upheld
A firefighter with five years' service was constructively dismissed after being subjected to sex discrimination, harassment, and victimisation by colleagues. The tribunal upheld her claims and awarded a basic award of £2,284.
Senior VP dismissed by email after missing final redundancy meeting due to mother's appointment
A senior vice-president was unfairly dismissed after his employer refused to reschedule a final redundancy consultation meeting, instead sending a dismissal email when he couldn't attend due to his mother's medical appointment. The tribunal awarded £658.71 in compensation.
Dismissed during long-term sick leave: a capability decision that went too fast
A behaviour lead with 17 years' service was unfairly dismissed after her employer relied on outdated medical reports and failed to follow its own sickness procedure. The tribunal awarded £23,222, including £9,000 for injury to feelings.
Collection driver dismissed after hernia: employer's capability decision upheld
A collection and delivery driver with an umbilical hernia and muscle condition was fairly dismissed on capability grounds after his employer exhausted temporary adjustments. The tribunal found DPD Group UK Limited acted reasonably.
33-year consultant haematologist's unfair dismissal claim struck out as out of time
A consultant haematologist with 33 years' service lost his unfair dismissal claim after the tribunal ruled he filed it 89 days late. The claim was struck out because it was reasonably practicable for him to have submitted it on time.
GP made redundant after whistleblowing: unfair dismissal but no automatic protection
A GP with two years' service was unfairly dismissed in a flawed redundancy process. The tribunal awarded £78,857 but rejected his whistleblowing claims, finding redundancy was the true reason.
Dismissed during long-term sick leave: relying on an outdated medical report was unfair
A senior vehicle engineer with 16 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer relied on a stale medical report. The tribunal awarded £12,473.64 but found he would have been fairly dismissed 7 weeks later.
Warehouse operative dismissed after 480 days' sickness: capability decision upheld
A warehouse operative with 4.5 years' service was fairly dismissed after lengthy sickness absence. The tribunal rejected claims of discrimination and victimisation.
Security officer dismissed for leaving post: tribunal finds investigation fell short
A security officer with nearly five years' service was unfairly dismissed after leaving his post for a break and prayers. The tribunal found the employer's investigation was inadequate, failing to obtain CCTV or witness statements.
NHS worker unfairly dismissed over alleged toilet filming after biased investigation
A community healthcare professional was unfairly dismissed by Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust after a biased investigation into an allegation he tried to film a colleague in the ladies' toilets. The tribunal awarded £21,469.59.
Legal executive unfairly dismissed after flawed disciplinary process
A legal executive was unfairly dismissed by ODT Professional Services Limited after a disciplinary process that the tribunal found fundamentally unfair. She was awarded £2,621.57 after reductions for contributory fault and the chance she would have been dismissed anyway.
Senior lecturer with 27 years' service dismissed for bullying: tribunal upholds university's decision
A senior lecturer and course director with 27 years' service was fairly dismissed for bullying and harassment after a lengthy internal process. The tribunal rejected all claims of race discrimination, victimisation, and whistleblowing detriment.
Practice nurse dismissed for gross misconduct: flawed process but dismissal inevitable
A practice nurse with 46 years' experience was unfairly dismissed due to a flawed disciplinary process, but the tribunal found she would have been dismissed anyway and reduced her compensation by 60% for her own conduct. She was awarded £1,610.66.