Tribunal Tales – Williams v Newport City Council
The Claimant in this case worked as a social worker for Newport City Council. Her job involved assessing the suitability of potential foster carers. Decisions made by the Council could be challenged in court, and in one such challenge in… Tribunal Tales – Dobson v North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
The Claimant, Ms Dobson, was employed as a community nurse. She was a working mother of three children, two of whom were disabled. The Claimant had a long standing arrangement to work two fixed days a week. The Respondent requested… Tribunal Tales – Lynskey v Direct Line
The Claimant in this case worked as a tele-sales consultant with the Respondent, Direct Line, from 2016. She performed this role at a high level. In 2019 she began experiencing issues with her concentration and overall job performance. These symptoms… Tribunal Tales – Charalambous v. National Bank of Greece
The Claimant in this case, Ms Charalambous, worked as a relationship manager from 2014 for the National Bank of Greece. In 2019 she sent a spreadsheet which contained client details and confidential financial information to her solicitor, union rep, and… Tribunal Tales – Owen v Willow Tower Opco
The Claimant in this case worked in a care home as a bank worker. In June 2021 the Respondent made the decision that all staff needed to be vaccinated against COVID 19. This decision was taken as a result of… Tribunal Tales – Niccolini v Algebris Investments
The Claimant in this case worked as a Director, Investor Relations and Business Development for a global asset management firm founded by Mr Serra. The Claimant began working with the Respondent in 2013. The Claimant and Mr Serra had known… Tribunal Tales – Morris v Lauren Richards Ltd
The Claimant in this case was a Senior Technologist with the Respondent. She brought a claim of disability discrimination against her employer.
For a case like this the first stage is to decide whether the Claimant is in fact disabled.… Ask the Expert – When does a strict management style turn into bullying?
On 21 April 2023 Dominic Raab resigned from his position as the Secretary of State for Justice faced with allegations of bullying in the workplace. The Guardian reported that the inquiry that took place found civil servants feeling sick, reduced… Tribunal Tales – Rootes v Edward Harte Solicitors
The Claimant in this case was employed as a legal secretary and worked for the Respondent for 18 years. In September of 2021 a colleague came forward with a number of very serious allegations of homophobic and racist speech by… Tribunal Tales – McKnight v F47 Ltd and WBI Ltd
The Claimant started working in the World Up nightclub in November 2021. Less than a month later she began working in a tapas restaurant owned by the same company as an assistant manager. The Claimant did not receive a contract…