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7 cases tagged Support Worker.
Support worker dismissed after 6 months' sick leave: employer's decision upheld
A support worker with depression was dismissed after six months' sick leave. The tribunal upheld the dismissal, finding the council acted reasonably and proportionately.
Support worker with 16 years' service dismissed for failing to report coffee spill: dismissal fair
A support worker with a clean record was fairly dismissed for failing to document a resident's coffee burn, the Leeds Employment Tribunal has ruled. The tribunal rejected claims of race discrimination and victimisation linked to a 2015 claim.
Support worker dismissed over raised voice: unfair dismissal due to flawed investigation
A support worker who raised her voice at a vulnerable adult was unfairly dismissed after her employer relied on undisclosed witness statements. The tribunal awarded £12,108, reduced by a third for her own conduct.
Support worker who resigned over health and safety fears loses constructive dismissal claim
A support worker who resigned after reporting a jammed door lock and a blocked fire exit has lost her claim for constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal found no serious or imminent danger.
Support worker who threw water at service user loses whistleblowing unfair dismissal claim
A support worker who was dismissed for gross misconduct after throwing water at a service user has lost her claim that the real reason was whistleblowing. The tribunal found no protected disclosures had been made and the dismissal was solely due to the incident.
Support worker dismissed within an hour of WhatsApp comment: third-party pressure justified dismissal
A support worker was dismissed by email within an hour of posting a comment on a staff WhatsApp group, after the client's parents threatened to remove the client. The tribunal upheld the dismissal as fair due to third-party pressure and futility of procedures.
Support worker's claim dismissed for presenting claim before ACAS certificate
A support worker who presented her tribunal claim one day before obtaining an ACAS early conciliation certificate had her case dismissed for lack of jurisdiction, despite later rectifying the error.