Leach v Office of Communications (OFCOM) [2012] IRLR 839 CA
Reports relating to this case:
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Unfair dismissal: A breakdown in trust and confidence amounted to a "substantial reason" justifying dismissal
- Date:
- 4 January 2013
In Leach v Office of Communications (Ofcom) [2012] IRLR 839 CA, the Court of Appeal upheld a decision that the employer was entitled, in dismissing the employee, to rely on an official disclosure that he presented a risk to children, and consider the potential reputational damage if the allegations against him were true.
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Employer concerned about reputation fairly dismissed employee on basis of unproven allegations regarding children
- Date:
- 18 July 2012
The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision that OFCOM was entitled, in dismissing an employee, to rely on an official disclosure that he presented a risk to children and consider the potential reputational damage if the allegations against him were true.
