Employment Law

Employment Tribunal Rules Employer Must Pay Unpaid Wages and Notice Pay

In this case, an Employment Tribunal ruled that the employer must compensate the worker for unauthorised wage deductions, breach of contract regarding notice pay, and failure to provide holiday pay. The decision highlights the importance of adhering to statutory requirements in employment law.

Employment Tribunal Rules on Disability Discrimination and Pay Statements

In this case, an employment tribunal heard a dispute between a worker and their employer regarding disability discrimination and breaches of employment rights. The judge ruled that the employer failed to provide necessary pay statements and treated the employee unfairly due to their disability in certain instances, but did not find direct discrimination.

Employment Tribunal Decision: Disability and Sex Discrimination Claims

An Employment Tribunal ruled that an employee's claims of unfair dismissal and unlawful deductions were dismissed because she lacked legal right to work in the UK. However, the tribunal found that the employer discriminated against her due to disability when requiring her to perform housekeeping duties despite her complaints about dust and fumes. The claimant also succeeded on a direct sex discrimination claim regarding passport requirements.

Employment Tribunal Strikes Out Disability Discrimination and Unfair Dismissal Claims

In this case, the Employment Tribunal dismissed the worker's claims for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal against their employer, ruling that the worker did not meet the legal definition of disabled under the Equality Act 2010. The judge also refused an amendment to include a whistleblowing claim.

Employment Tribunal Rules in Favour of Unfairly Dismissed Employee

An employee successfully brought an unfair dismissal case against their employer at the Manchester Employment Tribunal. Compensation was awarded to the employee for being unfairly dismissed without a fair reason, as per s.98 ERA 1996.

Employment Tribunal Upholds Claim of Sex Equality Breach in Equal Pay Case

An Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of a worker who claimed she should receive equal pay for doing the same job as her male colleagues at Kent a person Council. The tribunal found that the employer breached sex equality laws by paying less to the female employee despite her performing like work.

Late Claims Dismissed by Employment Tribunal

An Employment Tribunal in Manchester dismissed a claimant's complaints of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination because they were not filed within the required time limits under relevant laws.

Home Office Wins Disability Discrimination Case at Employment Tribunal

In this case, a worker claimed they faced disability discrimination at work when the Home Office failed to make reasonable adjustments for them. However, the Employment Tribunal ruled that the worker did not meet the legal definition of disabled under the Equality Act 2010 and dismissed their complaint.

Employment Tribunal Dismisses Case for Non-Compliance

An employment tribunal dismissed a worker's case against their employer because they did not follow court instructions or show up for important meetings. This shows how crucial it is to comply with all legal procedures when pursuing an employment claim.

Employment Tribunal Upholds Disabled Worker's Discrimination Claims Against Employer

An Employment Tribunal found an employer liable for discriminating against a disabled worker on grounds of sex and disability, as well as making unlawful wage deductions. The decision highlights the importance of addressing discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

Whistleblower’s Request for Early Evidence Rejected by Employment Tribunal

In this employment tribunal case, a worker sought interim relief to preserve and disclose certain documents in support of their whistleblowing claim. The judge refused the application, concluding there was not enough evidence that the worker made protected disclosures or any reason to believe the employer might destroy relevant documents.

Employment Tribunal Awards Redundancy Payments and Back Pay

In this case, an employment tribunal ruled that two workers were entitled to receive redundancy payments and back pay from their former employer. The employer did not attend the hearing or submit necessary documents, leading to the claimants' success in obtaining the sums they were owed.

Employment Tribunal Decision: Unfair Dismissal and Contract Breach

An Employment Tribunal ruled on a case involving unfair dismissal and breach of contract. Despite the claimant's unreasonable behavior, the claims were not struck out. Damages were awarded to the claimant for breach of contract.

Race Discrimination and Victimisation: Employment Tribunal Ruling

An Employment Tribunal found that an employer had engaged in race discrimination and victimisation against a worker. The tribunal awarded monetary compensation to the claimant for these issues while dismissing other claims.

Chef Found Disabled Due to Knee Injury in Employment Tribunal Decision

In this case, an Employment Tribunal found that a a person was disabled between May and November 2022 because of a serious knee injury. This determination is based on the claimant's ability to perform everyday tasks despite receiving medical treatment.

Employment Tribunal Rules on Disability Discrimination and Constructive Unfair Dismissal

An Employment Tribunal heard a case where a worker claimed their employer discriminated against them due to disability and unfairly dismissed them. The tribunal found some claims about reasonable adjustments were valid, but rejected others related to harassment and discriminatory dismissal.

Second Unfair Dismissal Claim Allowed After Withdrawal

Employment Tribunal Rules on Disability Discrimination Case

In this case, the Employment Tribunal dismissed most of the worker's claims against their employer but found that the employer discriminated against them due to disability when issuing a written warning and refusing an appeal. The decision was based on the Equality Act 2010.

Unfair Dismissal Claim Struck Out by Employment Tribunal

An employment tribunal dismissed a worker's case for automatically unfair dismissal because it lacked merit. The decision was based on the claim having no reasonable chance of success according to the law.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Race Discrimination Complaints Against Royal Mail

In an employment tribunal case, the judge dismissed a worker’s complaints of racial discrimination, victimisation, and unfair dismissal from Royal a company. The decision was based on lack of evidence supporting these claims.