Constructive unfair dismissal, discrimination and victimisation

Claims Examples of Employment Practice

Constructive unfair dismissal, discrimination and victimisation

The claimant alleged constructive unfair dismissal, race discrimination, victimisation, breach of contract and breach of the ACAS code. The claimant offered to accept £160,000 in respect of injury to feelings and the loss of earnings and with the provision that a reference be provided for future employers. Despite having little merit, the costs of dealing with the claim to conclusion were in excess of £60,000 and were not recoverable.

Constructive unfair dismissal, race discrimination, religious discrimination

The claimant also alleged disability discrimination and breach of section 51 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 in relation to time off for public duties. On resignation, 36 separate matters were cited. The claimant had repeatedly threatened to bring employment tribunal proceedings on a number of occasions. The allegations had to be robustly defended and, despite the case being found in the insured company’s favour, over £50,000 had been paid out under the policy.