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HSBC Bank’s Appeal Against Chevalier-Firescu’s Discrimination Claim Dismissed
The Court of Appeal has dismissed HSBC Bank’s appeal in a case involving alleged sex and race discrimination and victimisation. The court found the original tribunal’s explanation for refusing to extend time for the claims to be inadequate. The case will now return to a new tribunal.
EAT Upholds North Lanarkshire Council Dismissal, Rejects Whistleblower Detriment Claim
The EAT has upheld a council's dismissal of a driver and rejected his claim for suffering detriment after whistleblowing. The tribunal ruled the whistleblowing claim was outside the time limit and the dismissal, due to long-term sickness absence, was fair.
EAT Overturns Disclosure Ruling in Flexible Working Case
In Orban v Rohan Designs Ltd, the EAT overturned an Employment Tribunal's refusal to disclose documents related to a colleague's approved flexible working request. The EAT deemed these documents potentially relevant to Ms Orban's own rejected request, impacting the fairness of her case.
