4 Jun 2026
Claim dismissed
Unfair Dismissal
Heard at Midlands East
The Tribunal found the dismissal was fair because the employer had a genuine reason (capability due to long-term sickness), conducted a reasonable investigation and consultation, and the decision to dismiss fell within the band of reasonable responses.
Legal Issues (5)
- Whether the dismissal for long-term ill health was fair under s.98 ERA 1996
- focusing on the employer's reason
- the band of reasonable responses
- adequacy of consultation
- medical investigation
Reference: 2601509/2025
