3 Aug 2026
Claim dismissed
Unfair Dismissal and Breach of Contract
Heard at Bristol
The Tribunal found the Respondent's investigation and decision to dismiss for gross misconduct were within the range of reasonable responses, and the Claimant failed to provide credible evidence to account for the missing work hours.
Legal Issues (3)
- Whether the employer had a genuine belief in misconduct on reasonable grounds
- whether the investigation and decision to dismiss were within the range of reasonable responses
- whether the conduct amounted to gross misconduct justifying summary dismissal without notice.