The ET has heard an interesting case relating to the fact that a long-standing employee fell asleep on the job and was dismissed. The ET summarised the claim thus: ‘6… the only claims that remain for the Tribunal’s determination are ones of “ordinary unfair dismissal” and “wrongful dismissal” against the respondent. The basis for the …
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The EAT has heard an interesting case involving the definition of ‘disability’. The case summary is as follows: ‘Disability discrimination (12) The claimant has diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He brought claims of disability discrimination against the respondent. At a preliminary hearing, the Employment Judge determined that he …
The EAT has heard an appeal in which it is considered whether it was just and equitable to extend time. The case summary is as follows: ‘Practice and procedure At a preliminary hearing listed to deal with time limits, an employment judge held that the claimant’s claim of unfair dismissal was out of time because, …
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The EAT has heard an appeal relating to how ‘wages’ are to be construed. The case summary is as follows: ‘Contracts of employment; whether sums “properly due” as wages The claimant was employed by the appellant as a lorry driver. He presented a complaint under section 13 of the Employment Rights Act, 1996 for unpaid …
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The EAT has heard an interesting case regarding the anonymity of a party. The case summary is as follows: ‘Disability discrimination The Claimant suffered from Aspergers Syndrome, a form of Autistic Spectrum Disorder. He had concealed the fact that he had this disability for his entire working life from both family and employers, although he …
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