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NHS Trust Redundancy Dismissal Partially Overturned in Disability Discrimination Case

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has partially overturned a decision, finding an NHS Trust failed to properly consider a disability discrimination claim related to redundancy.

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Loughborough College Costs Order Overturned in Race Discrimination Case

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has overturned a £20,000 costs order against a claimant in a race discrimination case against Loughborough College.

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Tribunal Erred in Striking Out Whistleblowing Claim Against Line Manager

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has overturned a decision to strike out claims made by Katerina Rainwood against Pemberton Capital Advisors and Graeme John Dell.

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Employee's Unfair Dismissal Claim Over Covid-19 Absence Fails at Appeal Tribunal

The EAT has dismissed an appeal by an employee dismissed for unauthorised absence during the Covid-19 pandemic. The original tribunal found no unfair dismissal. Section 57A was found not to apply.

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Fujitsu's Dismissal of Employee with ADHD and ASD Upheld by EAT

The EAT has ruled in favour of Fujitsu, upholding the dismissal of an employee who claimed disability discrimination after being sacked for inappropriate workplace messages.

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Tesco Equal Pay Claims: Tribunal Misdirection Alleged in 47,000-Claim Case

Tesco faces scrutiny as the Employment Appeal Tribunal considers claims of misdirection in the ongoing equal pay dispute, involving thousands of employees.

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