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28 cases tagged Unauthorised Absence.
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Janitor dismissed for unauthorised absences caught on CCTV: gross misconduct upheld
A janitor with six years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV and fob data showed he spent extended periods away from his post. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
PWE sign-off delay: resignation over unauthorised absence meeting was not constructive dismissal
A graduate trainee accountant who resigned after being invited to a disciplinary meeting for unauthorised absence failed to prove constructive unfair dismissal. The tribunal found the employer's conduct did not breach trust and confidence.
Packing operator dismissed for leaving early without permission: dismissal fair despite inconsistent colleague treatment
An employment tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a packing operator with 11 years' service who left work early without authorisation and was found to have been dishonest about his start time. No compensation was awarded.
Out-of-office email not a 'final straw' for constructive dismissal claim
A BSL communicator with 12 years' service lost her constructive dismissal claim after the tribunal found that an out-of-office reply, which delayed her grievance appeal outcome, was not a breach of trust and confidence.
Short-service whistleblower fails to win interim relief after dismissal for unauthorised absence
A machine tool maintenance technician with 11 months' service was refused interim relief after being dismissed for unauthorised absence. The tribunal found he did not have a 'pretty good chance' of proving his whistleblowing claim, but allowed the case to proceed to a full hearing.
Dismissed for unauthorised absence: race discrimination claims rejected
A former employee of John Lewis plc who was dismissed for unauthorised absence and failure to follow reporting procedures has lost her unfair dismissal and race discrimination claims. The tribunal also ordered her to pay £13,250 in costs.
Store manager dismissed for taking unauthorised leave during iPhone launch embargo
A store manager who took unauthorised holiday during an iPhone launch embargo was fairly dismissed, the tribunal ruled, rejecting his claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination based on dyslexia.
Security officer dismissed for leaving post: unauthorised absences justified gross misconduct
A security officer with six years' service was fairly dismissed after CCTV footage showed he left his post without authorisation on multiple occasions. The tribunal rejected his unfair dismissal claim.
Agency worker dismissed for unauthorised absence: race and sex discrimination claims fail
An agency worker who was dismissed after taking three days off without permission to care for his son has lost his claims of race and sex discrimination against Notting Hill Genesis.
Former retail worker's unfair dismissal claim thrown out for refusing to attend hearing
A former Primark employee who refused to attend her own unfair dismissal hearing had her claim dismissed under Rule 47. The tribunal also ordered her to pay £400 in costs for unreasonable conduct.
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.
Furlough breach: dismissed for travelling abroad without permission
A general operative who flew to Slovakia while on furlough was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct, the tribunal has ruled.
Stock technician dismissed for unauthorised absence: conduct dismissal upheld
A stock technician with six years' service was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after an unauthorised absence. The tribunal rejected claims of unfair dismissal, age discrimination, and harassment.
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.
Warehouse operative dismissed after stopping work over child maintenance deduction
A warehouse operative with five months' service who stopped attending work after a child maintenance deduction from his wages was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal rejected all claims of unauthorised deductions and wrongful dismissal.
Head chef dismissed after walking out: short-service claim fails
A head chef who stopped attending work after a dispute over hours and overtime was dismissed for unauthorised absence. The tribunal struck out his unfair dismissal claim due to insufficient service and rejected his remaining pay claims.
Furlough, holiday pay, and written particulars: mixed result for motor technician
A motor technician who was dismissed for unauthorised absence after a dispute over furlough pay won £2,860 for unpaid holiday and missing written particulars, but lost his unfair dismissal claim.
Registered nurse dismissed for refusing to return to work: conduct dismissal upheld
A tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a Band 5 registered nurse who refused to return to work after being removed from clinical duties over patient safety concerns. All claims, including unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, were dismissed.
HGV driver fairly dismissed after refusing to return to work: conduct dismissal upheld
HGV driver fairly dismissed after refusing to return to work; race discrimination claims rejected
Dismissed after furlough recall: drivers who misled employer lost unfair dismissal claim
Two drivers were fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after they misled their employer about their whereabouts when recalled from furlough. The tribunal upheld the dismissals but found the employer breached contract by failing to give notice.
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