Employment Law

Employment Tribunal Rejects Unfair Dismissal and Discrimination Claims

An Employment Tribunal rejected a worker’s claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination due to disability, and failure to make reasonable adjustments. The tribunal ruled against the worker on these issues but did find that the employer had made an unauthorised wage deduction.

Employment Tribunal Upholds Fairness of Employee Dismissal

An Employment Tribunal found that an employer acted reasonably in dismissing an employee for theft from their workplace. The tribunal ruled that the dismissal was both substantively and procedurally fair, upholding the employer's decision to terminate the employment without notice.

Employment Tribunal Rules on Age Discrimination and Disability Adjustments

In this case, an employment tribunal considered claims of age discrimination, victimisation, and unauthorised wage deductions. The claimant's disability-related adjustments claim succeeded, while other claims failed.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Unfair Dismissal Claim Against Bus Company

Employment Tribunal: Whistleblowing Claims Rejected, Unfair Dismissal Upheld

In a recent case at the Employment Tribunal, the claimant's complaints about being dismissed unfairly for making protected disclosures were partially successful. While their whistleblowing claims were rejected, they won their unfair dismissal complaint. This outcome underscores the importance of understanding employment rights and protections against unfair treatment.

Employment Tribunal Upholds Claims for Unfair Dismissal and Redundancy Payments

In this case, an employment tribunal ruled in favour of several workers who claimed they had been unfairly dismissed and wrongfully terminated from their jobs. The employer failed to follow proper procedures under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), leading to successful claims for unfair dismissal and wrongful termination.

Claimant Wins Disability Discrimination Case Against Employer

An employment tribunal ruled in favour of the worker who claimed their employer did not provide necessary accommodations due to their disabilities. The case highlights the importance of reasonable adjustments under disability discrimination laws.

Claimant's Application for Interim Relief in Automatic Unfair Dismissal Refused by Employment Tribunal

An Employment Tribunal refused a worker's request for interim relief in an automatic unfair dismissal case. The judge found that there was not enough evidence or clarity about key facts, such as timing of disclosures and disciplinary actions, to grant the relief.

Employment Tribunal Allows Disability Discrimination Claim

In this case, an Employment Tribunal dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and whistleblowing because they were submitted too late. However, the tribunal allowed a claim of disability discrimination to continue as it was deemed fair and reasonable under the circumstances.

Unauthorised Wage Deductions: Employment Tribunal Decision

An employee successfully challenged their employer's practice of making unauthorised wage deductions. The Employment Tribunal ruled in favour of the worker, requiring the employer to compensate for the deducted wages.

Employment Tribunal Rejects Whistleblower Protection Claims

In this a person, an employment tribunal in Birmingham dismissed a worker's claims against their NHS employer regarding unfair dismissal and whistleblower protection. The tribunal found that the worker had engaged in serious misconduct justifying summary dismissal despite making protected disclosures about patient safety issues.

Claimant's Employment Claims Dismissed by Employment Judge Lancaster

The Employment Tribunal in Leeds dismissed the claimant's case because they were not considered an employee or worker of the company, despite being a joint director. The judge ruled that since the claimant had secured other paid work by mutual agreement with their co-director, they could not make claims for wages, redundancy, or notice pay.

Employment Tribunal Rules Unfair Dismissal, Rejects Detriment Claim

In this case, an employment tribunal ruled in favour of the worker who claimed unfair dismissal from their job. However, they found that the employer did not subject them to any negative treatment because of a protected disclosure made earlier. The decision highlights the importance of employers handling disciplinary matters fairly and reasonably.

Employment Judge Rejects Late Claim Amendment for Lack of Detail

An employment judge rejected a worker’s request to change their discrimination case because it was too vague and submitted late. This decision could affect similar cases where changes are made close to trial dates.

Employer Fails in Redundancy Process, Entitling Workers to Protective Award

The Employment Judge ruled that an employer must ensure appropriate employee representatives are in place when proposing to dismiss 20 or more workers as redundant within 90 days. The judge found the employer breached its legal duties and awarded the claimant a protective award of 90 days' pay.

Employment Tribunal Awards Claimants Redundancy Payments and Damages

An Employment Tribunal awarded several workers (the claimants) various amounts in compensation after they were unfairly dismissed by their employer (the respondent). This included redundancy payments, damages for breach of contract regarding notice periods, and compensation for unauthorised wage deductions.

Employment Tribunal: Unfair Dismissal Allowed, Harassment Claims Rejected

An Employment Tribunal ruled on a case involving unfair dismissal and disability harassment claims. The tribunal dismissed the harassment and victimisation claims but allowed the unfair dismissal claim, reducing compensation due to the claimant's blameworthy conduct.

Worker's Discrimination Claims Against Employer Dismissed by Employment Tribunal

An Employment Tribunal dismissed a worker's claims of direct discrimination, harassment and victimisation against their employer. The Tribunal ruled in favour of the employer after finding no evidence of unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Employment Tribunal Awards Claimant £38,527.17 for Unfair Dismissal

In this case, an employee won their unfair dismissal claim against their employer, securing compensation for loss of earnings and breach of contract. The Employment Tribunal awarded the sum of £38,527.17 to the claimant.

Employer Justified in Dismissing Support Worker for Professional Misconduct

An employment tribunal ruled against a a person worker who claimed unfair dismissal after being fired for taking a a person to his home. The employer argued this violated professional boundaries and documentation policies, leading to a fair dismissal decision.