Employment Law

Race Discrimination Complaint Against an Online Retailer Dismissed by Employment Tribunal

An employment tribunal dismissed a worker's case against their employer for direct a person discrimination because the claim was not filed within the required timeframe and there wasn't enough proof that the delayed long-service award was racially motivated.

Late Unfair Dismissal Claim Allowed by Employment Tribunal

An employment tribunal allowed a worker's late unfair dismissal claim because it wasn't practicable for them to file on time. However, they dismissed their claims of race discrimination and harassment against their employer.

Employment Tribunal Allows Unfair Dismissal Claim Against Employer

In a recent case at the Employment Tribunal, the claimant successfully argued that they were unfairly dismissed by their employer. The tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant and set a date for a further hearing to determine appropriate remedies.

Employment Tribunal Decision: Disability Discrimination and Reasonable Adjustments

In this case, an employment tribunal ruled on various complaints made by a worker against their employer. The tribunal dismissed some complaints but agreed with the worker's arguments regarding unfavourable treatment and failure to make reasonable adjustments due to disability.

Tribunal Rejects Employer’s Request to Dismiss Disability Case

The Employment Tribunal in Norwich refused an employer’s request to dismiss a worker’s disability discrimination a person. Despite some delays, the judge found that the worker had not acted unreasonably and allowed the a person to proceed. The issue of costs will be decided later.

Employment Claims Struck Out Due to No Reasonable Prospect of Success

The Employment Tribunal dismissed the worker's claims against Ernst & Young because they had no realistic chance of success. This decision was based on earlier rulings where similar issues were raised and dismissed.

Employment Tribunal Awards Protective Compensation to Employees

An employment tribunal ruled in favour of workers who were dismissed without proper notice or consultation. The judge ordered the employer to pay a protective award, compensating for the lack of compliance with legal obligations during redundancy procedures.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Unfair Dismissal Claim for Being Out of Time

An employment tribunal rejected an unfair dismissal claim because it was not filed in time, despite the claimant's misunderstanding about how long she had from receiving an ACAS certificate to file her claim with the Employment Tribunal. The judge found that the claimant did not present the claim within a reasonable period after the initial deadline.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Claimant’s Disability Discrimination and Unpaid Wages Claims

In this case, an Employment Tribunal ruled against a worker who claimed their employer discriminated against them due to disability and withheld wages improperly. The tribunal found no reasonable adjustments were required or that there was any discrimination based on disability.

Unfair Dismissal Claim Allowed but Discrimination Claims Rejected by Employment Tribunal

In this Employment Tribunal case, a worker claimed they were unfairly dismissed and discriminated against because of their race. While their unfair dismissal claim succeeded, their claims for direct discrimination and harassment were not upheld by the tribunal.

Unfair Dismissal Claim Rejected: Employer Had Right to Fire Due to Invalid Sponsorship

Employment Tribunal Rules Against Employer Over Disability Discrimination

An Employment Tribunal found in favour of an employee who faced discrimination and harassment due to their disability. The employer's actions, such as applying a Bradford factor score and threatening disciplinary action based on absences that included disability-related reasons, were deemed unlawful under the Equality Act 2010.

Unfair Dismissal: Royal Mail Ordered to Pay Compensation

An employee was unfairly dismissed by Royal a person after being accused of fraud based on the use of his identity documents. Despite denying involvement and providing evidence of possible identity theft, the employer's investigation was deemed unreasonable, resulting in compensation awarded to the claimant.

Worker wins redundancy and holiday pay case at Employment Tribunal

An Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of a person's claims for redundancy payment, holiday pay and notice pay after their employment was terminated. The decision was based on the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Working Time Regulations 1998.

Unfair Dismissal Case: Employee Fairly Treated Despite Health & Safety Concerns

An employee who raised health and safety issues with their employer was dismissed after a series of driving incidents involving HGVs. Despite these complaints, the Employment Tribunal found that the dismissal was fair because the employer followed a proper disciplinary procedure.

Employee Successfully Claims Unfair Dismissal at Employment Tribunal

The Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of an employee who was unfairly dismissed by their employer, awarding them compensation for lost income and other damages.

Employment Tribunal Reconsiders and Reinstates Discrimination Claims

An Employment Tribunal initially struck out a worker's claims of discrimination and harassment but later reconsidered its decision. The judge found it necessary in the interests of justice to reinstate these complaints, potentially extending the time limit for certain claims under the Equality Act 2010.

Employment Tribunal dismisses unfair dismissal claim

In this case, the Employment Tribunal heard a claim brought by a worker who was dismissed from their job for alleged misconduct towards a vulnerable a person in their care. The judge found that the employer's decision to dismiss the worker was fair because it fell within a reasonable range of responses given the circumstances and resources available.

Disability Discrimination: Job Rejection Allowed, Dismissal Claims Out of Time

In this case, an Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of a worker who faced discrimination when applying for a job because of their disability. The tribunal awarded the worker £9,710 for emotional distress but dismissed other claims related to dismissal as they were filed too late.

Disability Discrimination Claim Against an Online Retailer Dismissed by Employment Tribunal

An employee brought a case to an Employment Tribunal alleging disability discrimination and unfair dismissal by their employer. However, the tribunal ruled against the employee, stating there was not enough evidence that the employee’s medical condition qualified as a disability under UK law.