In the employment tribunals: October 2010
XpertHR provides summaries of recent employment tribunal rulings.
Employer's failure to deal with grievance regarding suspension led to constructive dismissal
Royal Mail's unfair approach to harassment allegations led to unfair dismissal
Unsuccessful job applicant was not discriminated against because of religion or belief
Dismissal rendered unfair by one manager's involvement throughout disciplinary process
Breach of Acas code did not render dismissal for gross misconduct unfair
Selection criteria calculation errors identified only after appeal still rendered dismissal unfair
Probationer's dismissal for proposed jury service absence was automatically unfair
Employer's unwarranted disciplinary action and accusations of dishonesty led to constructive dismissal
Employee convicted of criminal acts was unfairly dismissed
Pub manager fairly dismissed after his wheelie bin prank was caught on CCTV
Suggestion that toy helicopter be landed on employee's turban was harassment
"Ironside" nickname for wheelchair user was harassment
