Tribunal – EA Inclusion Hub

Museum cleaners accused of being ‘rude and abusive’ were unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, tribunal rules

ArticleDiscrimination, Tribunal, Workplace

Museum cleaners accused of being ‘rude and abusive’ were unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, tribunal rules Two cleaners fired because of alleged rude and abusive behaviour towards museum colleagues and clients were unfairly dismissed, a tribunal has ruled. The remote tribunal found that Direct Cleaning Services SW Ltd “did not conduct itself in a procedurally fair manner” following...

Female office clerk required to use men’s toilets was victim of direct sex discrimination, tribunal rules

ArticleDiscrimination, Tribunal, Workplace

Female office clerk required to use men’s toilets was victim of direct sex discrimination, tribunal rules A council office clerk who was required to use sub-par restrooms that put her at risk of seeing a male using the urinals was a victim of direct sex discrimination, a tribunal has ruled. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) dismissed Earl...

Married restaurant workers who faced homophobic bullying were discriminated against, tribunal rules

ArticleBullying and Harassment, Discrimination, Tribunal

Married restaurant workers who faced homophobic bullying were discriminated against, tribunal rules A waiter and his husband who were “bullied for months on end” because of their sexual orientation by their colleagues and boss were discriminated against, a tribunal has ruled. The South London Tribunal determined that the two gay employees, Mr Jeurninck and his partner,...

Dyslexic shop worker made redundant for inaccuracies in emails was discriminated against, tribunal rules

ArticleDisability, Discrimination, Tribunal

Dyslexic shop worker made redundant for inaccuracies in emails was discriminated against, tribunal rules A dyslexic store layout planner was dismissed and discriminated against when she was selected for a redundancy process based on her ability to communicate and express her thoughts in emails. The tribunal ruled that Marks and Spencer (M&S) did not seek...

GP receptionist in high-risk group was discriminated against when she couldn’t work remotely during pandemic, tribunal rules

ArticleDiscrimination, Tribunal, Workplace

GP receptionist in high-risk group was discriminated against when she couldn't work remotely during pandemic, tribunal rules A GP receptionist whose medical conditions – which are classed as a disability under the Equality Act – placed her in the high-risk group during the pandemic was discriminated against when she was not allowed to work from...

Pharmacy assistant fired by ‘hot headed’ director over anonymous complaint was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, tribunal rules

ArticleTribunal, Workplace

Pharmacy assistant fired by 'hot headed' director over anonymous complaint was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, tribunal rules A pharmacy worker whose employer tried to begin disciplinary proceedings after she had been dismissed “out of anger” over an anonymous complaint was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed, a tribunal has ruled. The tribunal ruled that Shah only contacted...

Disabled lawyer snubbed during recruitment process was discriminated against, tribunal rules

ArticleDisability, Discrimination, Tribunal

Disabled lawyer snubbed during recruitment process was discriminated against, tribunal rules A disabled junior lawyer who was snubbed during the initial stages of recruitment following her disclosure of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and flexibility requirements was discriminated against, a tribunal has ruled. The remote tribunal found that Mrs K Farrow had been “open and honest” about her...

Barber sacked after falling pregnant while on maternity leave was victim of discrimination, tribunal rules

ArticleDiscrimination, Pregnancy and Maternity, Tribunal, Women, Womens Health

Barber sacked after falling pregnant while on maternity leave was victim of discrimination, tribunal rules Judge finds claimant’s redundancy was related to her pregnancy despite boss maintaining it was down to ‘business reasons’ A hairdresser who was sacked just four days after telling her employer she had fallen pregnant while on maternity leave was discriminated...

Woman wins sex and pregnancy discrimination claims after boss commented on her breasts

ArticleDiscrimination, Employment, Tribunal, Women

Woman wins sex and pregnancy discrimination claims after boss commented on her breasts An employee of insurance giant Swiss Re was a victim of sex discrimination and harassment, pregnancy discrimination and unfair dismissal after the male head of her department commented on her breasts and said she was “demanding”, a tribunal has ruled. Julia Sommer...

Employment Tribunal decision – Mr E McClung v Doosan Babcock Ltd and others:

LegislationDiscrimination, Employment, Religion or Belief, Tribunal

Is a tribunal claim worth defending as a business owner?

ArticleEmployment, Tribunal, Workplace

Is a tribunal claim worth defending as a business owner? Hannah Strawbridge outlines key considerations for employers who are deciding whether or not to defend an employment tribunal cases Employment tribunal cases come in many forms, with business owners commonly facing claims from disgruntled employees for unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistle-blowing or breach of contract. It’s...

Understanding the statutory cap on compensation for unfair dismissal

ArticleEmployment, Tribunal, Workplace

Understanding the statutory cap on compensation for unfair dismissal A recent tribunal decision serves as a warning to employers as to what might happen when an award is reconsidered, says Guy Guinan An employer facing a claim for unfair dismissal may have to pay substantial compensation. The amount will depend on the losses that flow...

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