Jun/090
Dismissal Case a Load of Old Sausages!!
An employee of Argyll and Clyde Health Board was sacked from his job as health board manager because another employee accused him of taking sausages and rolls without paying for them. The accuser was herself sacked from her job as catering assistant for stealing food. Mr Johnson went to the tribunal claiming he had never stolen food, and had 22 years of loyal service within the company.
The tribunal found that Argyll and Clyde Health Board had not investigated properly, and had then terminated Mr Johnson’s contract on the word of another sacked employee. The tribunal considered this unfair dismissal, awarded Mr Johnson £12,000 compensation and ordered Argyll and Clyde Health Board to re-instate Mr Johnson.
Jun/090
Views on Climate Change can lead to Unfair Dismissal cases!
An employee of Grainger, a residential property investment company, is sueing the company for unfair dismissal. He claimed that his ‘green’ views led him to have arguments with other members of staff at the company and this then resulted in him having his contract terminated.
He believes this is discrimination under the Employment Equality Regulations act, which deals with religion and beliefs, and is taking his case to court. The hearing is yet to be heard.
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