Case report round-up: Breakdown in working relationships dismissal was for "some other substantial reason"

XpertHR's latest case reports cover:

• Unfair dismissal: Breakdown in working relationships dismissal was for "some other substantial reason" In Ezsias v North Glamorgan NHS Trust [2011] IRLR 550 EAT, the EAT held that a dismissal because of a breakdown in working relationships was a fair dismissal "for some other substantial reason" rather than conduct, even though the employee’s behaviour was the cause of the breakdown. (Employment Review)
• Unfair dismissal: Employer's reliance on confusing, contradictory policies rendered dismissal unfair In Liberty Living plc v Reid EAT/0039/10, the EAT upheld the employment tribunal decision that the employee’s dismissal was unfair because it was based on a confusing alcohol policy of which he was, in any event, unaware. (Employment Review)

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