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McAdie v Royal Bank of Scotland [2007] EWCA Civ 806 CA

stress-related sickness absence | fairness of dismissal

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a capability dismissal following long-term stress-related sickness absence brought on by the employer's actions can be fair.

Mrs McAdie went off work with stress following bullying at work and the employer's mishandling of her grievance.