Tribunal Tales – Morris v Lauren Richards Ltd
The Claimant in this case was a Senior Technologist with the Respondent. She brought a claim of disability discrimination against her employer.
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On 21 April 2023 Dominic Raab resigned from his position as the Secretary of State for Justice faced with allegations of bullying in the workplace. The Guardian reported that the inquiry that took place found civil servants feeling sick, reduced… Tribunal Tales – Rootes v Edward Harte Solicitors
The Claimant in this case was employed as a legal secretary and worked for the Respondent for 18 years. In September of 2021 a colleague came forward with a number of very serious allegations of homophobic and racist speech by… Tribunal Tales – McKnight v F47 Ltd and WBI Ltd
The Claimant started working in the World Up nightclub in November 2021. Less than a month later she began working in a tapas restaurant owned by the same company as an assistant manager. The Claimant did not receive a contract… Tribunal Tales – M Glover v Lacoste UK Ltd and Mr R Harmon
The Claimant was employed as a manager at the global fashion brand Lacoste. She was contracted to work 39 hours per week over five days. Before returning to work after maternity leave the Claimant submitted a flexible working request in… Tribunal Tales – Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd
The Claimant in this case worked as a laser operator. During the first COVID 19 lockdown in March 2020 the Respondent assured its employees that measures were put in place to allow them to work safely. Social distancing was in… Tribunal Tales – Hilaire v Luton Borough Council
The Claimant in this case worked in the youth support department of Luton Borough Council. He suffered from depression and arthritis.
This department was going through a restructuring process. This meant that the existing employees had to apply for a… Tribunal Tales – Irving v TUI Airways
The Claimant in this case worked as cabin crew for TUI from its Glasgow base. She was employed for 20 years until she was dismissed on 31 October 2021 following a redundancy exercise.
In June 2021, the Respondent met with… Tribunal Tales – University of Dundee v Chakraborty
The Claimant in this case worked for Dundee University as a Research Assistant. The Claimant raised a grievance with his employer with claims of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and racial abuse. An investigation report was produced, and this was sent to… Tribunal Tales – Quinn v Sense Scotland
Mrs Quinn was employed as Head of People for Sense Scotland. In July 2021 she contracted COVID. Her symptoms impacted her everyday life. She suffered from exhaustion, headaches, shortness of breath, disrupted sleep patterns as well as general pain and…