Driver who walked out when hours were reduced was unfairly dismissed after 14-minute disciplinary hearing

Stafford v Mrs Gills Kitchens Ltd ET/1101158/2009

unfair dismissal | accident at work | reduction in working hours

The employer in this case was determined to get rid of an employee who was off sick for 11 months after an accident at work for which it admitted liability, leading to a finding of unfair dismissal.