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Tribunal WatchSexual harassmentConstructive dismissalBullying and harassmentEmployment tribunals

Tribunal watch: Docker wins £45,000 for sexual orientation harassment

by Stephen Simpson 19 May 2014
by Stephen Simpson 19 May 2014 REX/Ros Drinkwater
REX/Ros Drinkwater

A Belfast dock worker who was dismissed after reacting to homophobic abuse has been awarded more than £45,000. Stephen Simpson highlights employment tribunal decisions reported in the past week.

Employment tribunal decisions reported on XpertHR

Small business ordered to pay £7,680 to man sexually harassed by male colleagues In Keane v Dogan and another, a male employee successfully claimed sexual harassment against two other men, including the owner of the business.

Stena Line docker wins homophobia case A Belfast dock worker sacked after reacting to homophobic abuse at work has been awarded £45,000 compensation, reports the BBC.

Other tribunal decisions in the headlines

Detective turned civilian police worker wins claim for unfair dismissal A retired detective who was given a civilian staff job with West Midlands Police and then lost it to help the force save £38 million has won a legal claim for unfair dismissal after a 15-month fight, according to the Stourbridge News.

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Housemother loses claim for constructive dismissal against Oratory School A member of staff at a prestigious all-boys independent school has lost her claim of constructive dismissal against her ex-employer, says Get Reading.

Former MAG staff win £42,000 payout Three former employees of the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) have won more than £42,000 following their resignations, according to the Motorbike Times.

Stephen Simpson

Stephen Simpson is Principal HR Strategy and Practice Editor at Brightmine. His areas of responsibility include the policies and documents and law reports. After obtaining a law degree and training to be a solicitor, he moved into publishing, initially with Butterworths. He joined Brightmine in its early days in 2001.

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