Mrs D Douglas T/a Harlequin Property Services

Case Summary

The claimant, a Property Manager employed since 1997, was dismissed following unauthorized absence and alleged financial misconduct. The claimant did not attend the hearing despite it being offered by video link, and the tribunal proceeded in her absence. The respondent's evidence established that the claimant had neglected her duties from January 2025, taken unauthorized holiday, and failed to return to work after being dismissed on 22 July 2025.

The tribunal found there was a potentially fair reason for dismissal based on the claimant's conduct, including neglect of duties, unauthorized absence, and alleged financial impropriety. The respondent had a reasonable belief in the claimant's misconduct and would not have awarded any basic or compensatory award due to her conduct contributing to her dismissal.

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• •Was the claimant dismissed?
• •Was there a potentially fair reason for the dismissal?
• •Was the dismissal fair in all the circumstances under section 98(4) Employment Rights Act 1996

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