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9 cases tagged Theft Allegation.
Catering manager with 16 years' service dismissed for alleged theft and bullying: employer's decision upheld
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a catering manager who was found guilty of gross misconduct for stealing tea bags and bullying a colleague, ruling that Serco Ltd's investigation and decision were within the range of reasonable responses.
23-year production manager dismissed over scrap wood sales: conduct dismissal upheld
A production manager with 23 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after an investigation into missing scrap wood sale proceeds, the tribunal ruled, despite errors in the employer's spreadsheet evidence.
Night shelf stacker dismissed for failing to scan items: Tesco's decision upheld
A Tesco employee with 12 years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after failing to scan and pay for items on multiple occasions while using the Scan as You Shop service. The tribunal found Tesco's investigation and decision were reasonable.
Train cleaner dismissed for alleged theft: flawed investigation but 100% contributory fault
A train cleaner with 21 years' service was unfairly dismissed after a flawed investigation into alleged theft of soap, but the tribunal found he actually committed theft, reducing compensation to zero.
Depot manager dismissed over four-year-old theft allegation without a hearing
A depot manager with 18 years' service was unfairly dismissed after his employer relied on a stale theft allegation and denied him the chance to respond. The tribunal awarded £22,000.
Four family members dismissed from supermarket: roof confrontation, assault, and theft allegations
Three employees were fairly dismissed for a roof confrontation and assault, but a fourth was unfairly dismissed for taking goods without payment. The tribunal reduced her compensation to zero due to her conduct.
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.
Patient Administrator dismissed for theft after CCTV evidence: claim struck out as hopeless
A tribunal struck out an unfair dismissal claim from a Patient Administrator who was dismissed for allegedly stealing a colleague's bag, after finding CCTV footage left no reasonable prospect of success.
Waitress dismissed for alleged till theft: inadequate investigation led to unfair dismissal
A waitress unfairly dismissed after being accused of stealing from the till has been awarded £4,168. The tribunal found the investigation was unreasonable and the employer's belief in guilt was not based on reasonable grounds.