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Employment law [2023] NICA 88

Colhoun v Royal Mail Group Ltd

Colhoun v Royal Mail Group Ltd [2023] NICA 88 (07 December 2023)

The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland allowed an appeal against a finding of fair dismissal, holding the tribunal had erred in its approach to misconduct and fairness.

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Gross misconduct
  • Procedural fairness
  • Remedies in employment law
  • Unfair-dismissal
  • Gross-misconduct
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Employment law [2022] NIIT 17607

McCann v Department for Communities (Discrimination - Disability Breach of Contract Unauthorised Deduction of Wages Unfair Dismissal Other)

McCann v Department for Communities (Discrimination - Disability Breach of Contract Unauthorised Deduction of Wages Unfair Dismissal Other) [2022] NIIT 17607_20it (18 July 2022)

The tribunal dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination, finding gross misconduct, a reasonable investigation, and no proved disability.

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Gross misconduct
  • Disability discrimination
  • Reasonable adjustments
  • Harassment
  • Victimisation
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Employment law [1988] ICR 142

Small v Northstone (NI) Limited (Discrimination - Disability Breach of Contract Unfair Dismissal)

Small v Northstone (NI) Limited (Discrimination - Disability Breach of Contract Unfair Dismissal) [2022] NIit 18247_20it (10 June 2022)

The tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim, finding the claimant lacked one year's service and was validly terminated at the end of a fixed-term contract.

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Fixed-term contract
  • Probationary period
  • Gross misconduct
  • Minimum service requirement
  • Unfair-dismissal
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Employment law [1980] ICR 303

Morgan v Northern Health & Social Care ... (Unfair Dismissal)

Morgan v Northern Health & Social Care ... (Unfair Dismissal) [2022] NIit 15481_20it (07 April 2022)

The tribunal dismissed an unfair dismissal claim, finding the employer had a reasonable belief in gross misconduct after a fair investigation and appeal.

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Gross misconduct
  • Disciplinary procedure
  • Employment rights
  • Workplace investigation
  • Unfair-dismissal
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Employment law [2021] NIIT 22806

McCrory v David Lloyd Leisure Limited (Unfair Dismissal Other)

McCrory v David Lloyd Leisure Limited (Unfair Dismissal Other) [2021] NIIT 22806_19it (03 November 2021)

The tribunal held that the claimant was unfairly dismissed. The charge was confused, other uncharged checks were wrongly relied on, and dismissal was treated as automatic.

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Gross misconduct
  • Disciplinary procedure
  • Natural justice
  • Procedural fairness
  • Unfair-dismissal
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Employment law [2009] NICA 47

Barrett Robinson v RMB Robinson & Mornin Bookbind... RMB Robinson & Mornin Bookbind... (Unfair Dismissal)

Barrett Robinson v RMB Robinson & Mornin Bookbind... RMB Robinson & Mornin Bookbind... (Unfair Dismissal) [2021] NIit 10280_18it (02 June 2021)

The tribunal dismissed unfair dismissal claims by Georgina Barrett and Mark Robinson, finding both dismissals were for misconduct and procedurally fair.

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Gross misconduct
  • Contractual authority
  • Disciplinary procedure
  • Unfair-dismissal
  • Gross-misconduct
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Employment law [2021] NIit 17412_18IT

McEldowney v Randox Farming Limited trading... (Breach of Contract Unfair Dismissal)

McEldowney v Randox Farming Limited trading... (Breach of Contract Unfair Dismissal) [2021] NIit 17412_18IT (26 March 2021)

The tribunal found the claimant was unfairly dismissed for conduct over a fallen lamb, awarding £8,585.00. It held the conduct was misconduct but not gross misconduct.

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Gross misconduct
  • Procedural fairness
  • Notice pay
  • Unfair-dismissal
  • Gross-misconduct
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Employment law [2020] NIIT 07749_19IT

Jenkins v Larchwood Care (NI) Ltd (Unfair Dismissal Other)

Jenkins v Larchwood Care (NI) Ltd (Unfair Dismissal Other) [2020] NIIT 07749_19IT (06 November 2020)

The tribunal dismissed claims of unfair dismissal and trade union detriment, finding the employer acted reasonably in summarily dismissing the claimant for misconduct.

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Trade union activity detriment
  • Gross misconduct
  • Disciplinary procedure
  • Unfair-dismissal
  • Summary-dismissal
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Employment law [1978] IRLR 248

Jasinskas v Sebden Steel Service Centre Li... (Breach of Contract Unfair Dismissal)

Jasinskas v Sebden Steel Service Centre Li... (Breach of Contract Unfair Dismissal) [2020] NIit 01118_19it (06 August 2020)

The tribunal dismissed claims for unfair dismissal and notice pay, finding the claimant used a pneumatic nail gun with one hand contrary to training and safety procedure.

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Gross misconduct
  • Notice pay
  • Disciplinary procedure
  • Health and safety at work
  • Unfair-dismissal
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Employment law

Norvidas v Almac Pharma Services Limited (Unfair Dismissal)

Norvidas v Almac Pharma Services Limited (Unfair Dismissal) [2020] NIit 11133_19it (29 April 2020)

The tribunal held that Vigantas Norvidas was fairly dismissed for gross misconduct after leaving work without authorisation.

  • Unfair dismissal
  • Gross misconduct
  • Disciplinary procedure
  • Duty of care
  • Employment rights
  • Unfair-dismissal
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