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63 cases tagged Summary Dismissal.
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Trade promoter with 20 years' service unfairly dismissed but denied compensation over secret commission
The tribunal found the dismissal was procedurally unfair, but refused to award any compensation because after-dismissed evidence showed the employee had sought a secret commission from a customer.
Senior managers dismissed without investigation: unfair and wrongful dismissal
Five senior managers were summarily dismissed for gross misconduct without any investigation or appeal. The tribunal found the dismissals unfair and wrongful, and awarded unpaid wages, holiday pay, and notice pay.
Technical manager dismissed for bypassing safety device: conduct dismissal upheld
A Technical Services Manager was fairly dismissed after bypassing an overheat stat on an air handling unit and swearing at a colleague. The tribunal found the employer's investigation and decision were within the range of reasonable responses.
Dismissed by email: a day's delay that cost the claim
A former employee's unfair dismissal claim was thrown out because he contacted ACAS two days after the three-month deadline, even though he read his dismissal email the day after it was sent.
Aggressive behaviour at investigation meeting: dismissal for gross misconduct upheld
A restoration technician who left work early and then behaved aggressively during an investigation meeting was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, the tribunal has ruled.
Long-serving postman dismissed for drink-driving: Royal Mail's decision upheld
A postman with 17 years' service was fairly dismissed after a member of the public reported him drinking alcohol from a can and driving away. The tribunal found Royal Mail's investigation and decision were reasonable.
Whistleblowing project manager dismissed after raising concerns about charity finances
A project manager who made six protected disclosures about financial irregularities and safety failings at a homeless charity was automatically unfairly dismissed. The tribunal awarded £5,000 compensation.
Security officer dismissed by email without hearing: unfair but 100% contributory conduct
A tribunal found that a security officer with 13 years' service was unfairly dismissed after being sacked by email without any disciplinary hearing, but reduced her compensation to zero because her own conduct contributed entirely to the dismissal.
30-year employee dismissed for gross misconduct without any disciplinary procedure: unfair dismissal
A tribunal found that Dunwood Specialties Limited unfairly dismissed a long-serving employee after failing to follow any disciplinary process, but reduced compensation by 80% because the employee would likely have been dismissed anyway.
Dismissed by WhatsApp after failing to commute in snow: automatically unfair claim fails
A personal assistant with less than two years' service was summarily dismissed via WhatsApp after she could not get to work due to heavy snowfall. The tribunal rejected her claim that the dismissal was automatically unfair for health and safety reasons.
Summary dismissal and minimum wage underpayment: 11-year employee wins unfair dismissal claim
A former employee with 11 years' service was unfairly dismissed and underpaid the national minimum wage. The tribunal awarded £4,694.53, including an ACAS uplift.
Postal worker dismissed for not wearing seatbelt during pandemic: dismissal upheld
A postal worker with 21 years' service was fairly dismissed for not wearing a seatbelt while sharing a vehicle during the pandemic, the tribunal ruled, rejecting his claim of unfair dismissal.
HGV driver dismissed for fuel card misuse: tribunal upholds fair dismissal
An HGV driver who used a company fuel card for his personal vehicle and falsified time sheets was fairly dismissed. The tribunal rejected his claims of race discrimination and unfair dismissal.
Dismissed for stealing diesel: procedural flaws made it unfair
A Highways Maintenance Operative was unfairly dismissed after admitting to stealing diesel, but the tribunal found the investigation and disciplinary process were procedurally flawed.
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.
Night carer dismissed for moving deceased resident: gross misconduct dismissal upheld
A night senior carer with over 40 years' experience was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after moving an unresponsive resident before calling 999, the tribunal has ruled.
Apprentice gas fitter awarded £5,613 after employer failed to pay wages or provide written particulars
An 18-year-old apprentice gas fitter has been awarded £5,613 after his employer failed to pay his contractual wages, dismissed him without notice, and never provided written terms or pay statements.
Transport manager dismissed for gross misconduct after following boss's instruction: unfair dismissal
A transport manager who was summarily dismissed for sending a cancellation email using his boss's name has won his unfair dismissal claim after the tribunal found the employer fabricated the reason. The case settled for £15,000.
Car mechanic dismissed over missing tool: tribunal throws out claim as too late
A car mechanic who was summarily dismissed after a missing tool was found in his toolbox had his unfair dismissal claim rejected because he presented it 17 days after the legal deadline.
HGV driver dismissed on the spot for refusing to drive without a rest break: unfair dismissal
An HGV driver who refused to drive to Stafford because he needed an 11-hour rest break was summarily dismissed without any investigation. The tribunal found the dismissal unfair and awarded £2,179.42, reduced by 50% for the driver's contributory conduct.
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