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Quirky Employment Tribunal Cases Highlight Self-Representation and Access to Justice
Recent UK employment tribunal cases, some involving seemingly trivial disputes like calling a boss a "dickhead" or being deemed "messy", highlight the rise of self-representation since legal aid cuts in 2013, leading to a wider range of claims and increased media attention.
Quirky Employment Tribunal Cases Highlight Self-Representation and Access to Justice
Recent UK employment tribunal cases, some involving seemingly trivial disputes like calling a boss a "dickhead" or being deemed "messy", highlight the rise of self-representation since legal aid cuts in 2013, leading to a wider range of claims and increased media attention.
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40% Bias Score
NHS Fife Faces Legal Action Over Transgender Doctor Tribunal
An employment tribunal in Scotland examines a nurse's complaint against NHS Fife after a confrontation with a transgender doctor over changing room access; NHS Fife's statement during proceedings has drawn criticism and potential legal action.
NHS Fife Faces Legal Action Over Transgender Doctor Tribunal
An employment tribunal in Scotland examines a nurse's complaint against NHS Fife after a confrontation with a transgender doctor over changing room access; NHS Fife's statement during proceedings has drawn criticism and potential legal action.
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48% Bias Score
Nurse Awarded £23,534 in Compensation Following False Misconduct Accusation
A nurse, Jessica Thorpe, wins a £23,534 compensation payout from her former NHS employer after a tribunal found her constructive unfair dismissal and breach of contract were caused by a false accusation of misconduct by a patient. The two-year suspension significantly impacted her career, although t...
Nurse Awarded £23,534 in Compensation Following False Misconduct Accusation
A nurse, Jessica Thorpe, wins a £23,534 compensation payout from her former NHS employer after a tribunal found her constructive unfair dismissal and breach of contract were caused by a false accusation of misconduct by a patient. The two-year suspension significantly impacted her career, although t...
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48% Bias Score
NHS Nurse Awarded £41,000 for Bullying and Inadequate Management Response
A gifted NHS nurse, Susan Hamilton, was awarded £41,000 after successfully claiming unfair constructive dismissal due to a colleague's bullying behavior and the trust's inadequate response; the incident involved exclusion from tea rounds, ignored greetings, and a lack of management intervention.
NHS Nurse Awarded £41,000 for Bullying and Inadequate Management Response
A gifted NHS nurse, Susan Hamilton, was awarded £41,000 after successfully claiming unfair constructive dismissal due to a colleague's bullying behavior and the trust's inadequate response; the incident involved exclusion from tea rounds, ignored greetings, and a lack of management intervention.
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40% Bias Score
NHS Employees Face Tribunal After Palestine Protest Investigation
Two NHS employees in London faced disciplinary action and temporary redeployment for discussing organizing a peaceful Palestine solidarity protest during their lunch break; an investigation found no wrongdoing, but the employees are now pursuing an employment tribunal claim for discrimination.
NHS Employees Face Tribunal After Palestine Protest Investigation
Two NHS employees in London faced disciplinary action and temporary redeployment for discussing organizing a peaceful Palestine solidarity protest during their lunch break; an investigation found no wrongdoing, but the employees are now pursuing an employment tribunal claim for discrimination.
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44% Bias Score
Disabled Man's Tribunal Postponed Twice, Exposing UK Justice System Backlog
Joe Mezgebe, a disabled IT technician with prostate cancer, had his unfair dismissal tribunal against Christ's College, Finchley postponed twice due to judge unavailability, causing him £15,300 in legal fee losses and significant emotional distress, highlighting a shortage of judges and a growing ba...
Disabled Man's Tribunal Postponed Twice, Exposing UK Justice System Backlog
Joe Mezgebe, a disabled IT technician with prostate cancer, had his unfair dismissal tribunal against Christ's College, Finchley postponed twice due to judge unavailability, causing him £15,300 in legal fee losses and significant emotional distress, highlighting a shortage of judges and a growing ba...
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40% Bias Score
UK Tribunal Rules Calling Boss "Dickhead" Not Grounds for Dismissal
A UK employment tribunal ruled that an office manager's outburst calling her bosses "dickheads" during a heated meeting did not justify summary dismissal, awarding her nearly £30,000 in compensation.
UK Tribunal Rules Calling Boss "Dickhead" Not Grounds for Dismissal
A UK employment tribunal ruled that an office manager's outburst calling her bosses "dickheads" during a heated meeting did not justify summary dismissal, awarding her nearly £30,000 in compensation.
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24% Bias Score
Ex-Police Inspector Cleared of Perjury, Found Guilty of Misconduct
Former Police Scotland inspector Keith Warhurst was found guilty of abusive behavior for a derogatory comment about a colleague's partner in 2017, but cleared of perjury charges following a trial in Edinburgh Sheriff Court; he received an absolute discharge.
Ex-Police Inspector Cleared of Perjury, Found Guilty of Misconduct
Former Police Scotland inspector Keith Warhurst was found guilty of abusive behavior for a derogatory comment about a colleague's partner in 2017, but cleared of perjury charges following a trial in Edinburgh Sheriff Court; he received an absolute discharge.
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52% Bias Score
Calls to Investigate Judge Amid Misogyny Claims
Ten women are calling for an investigation into employment tribunal judge Philip Lancaster for alleged bullying and misogyny during their hearings; the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) hasn't addressed their complaints, leading the women to collectively fundraise for legal action.
Calls to Investigate Judge Amid Misogyny Claims
Ten women are calling for an investigation into employment tribunal judge Philip Lancaster for alleged bullying and misogyny during their hearings; the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) hasn't addressed their complaints, leading the women to collectively fundraise for legal action.
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24% Bias Score
NHS Fife Faces Lawsuit Over Transgender Doctor, Single-Sex Space Dispute
Nurse Sandie Peggie is suing NHS Fife and a transgender doctor for harassment after being forced to share changing facilities, leading to a postponed disciplinary hearing against Peggie and prompting criticism of the SNP government's handling of gender recognition laws.
NHS Fife Faces Lawsuit Over Transgender Doctor, Single-Sex Space Dispute
Nurse Sandie Peggie is suing NHS Fife and a transgender doctor for harassment after being forced to share changing facilities, leading to a postponed disciplinary hearing against Peggie and prompting criticism of the SNP government's handling of gender recognition laws.
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68% Bias Score
Asda Faces Potential £1.2 Billion Payout in Equal Pay Case
Tens of thousands of Asda store workers are closer to a £1.2 billion payout after an employment tribunal ruled their jobs are of equal value to higher-paid warehouse positions, predominantly held by men, between August 2008 and June 2014.
Asda Faces Potential £1.2 Billion Payout in Equal Pay Case
Tens of thousands of Asda store workers are closer to a £1.2 billion payout after an employment tribunal ruled their jobs are of equal value to higher-paid warehouse positions, predominantly held by men, between August 2008 and June 2014.
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40% Bias Score
Diabetic Director Wins £20,000 in Discrimination Claim
Mark Davis, a diabetic director at P2CG, won a £20,661 disability discrimination claim after being dismissed; a tribunal found his bosses knew about his condition and that it influenced his firing, despite their denials.
Diabetic Director Wins £20,000 in Discrimination Claim
Mark Davis, a diabetic director at P2CG, won a £20,661 disability discrimination claim after being dismissed; a tribunal found his bosses knew about his condition and that it influenced his firing, despite their denials.
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40% Bias Score
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