{"id":3314,"date":"2023-07-19T08:42:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T08:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/?post_type=insight&p=3314"},"modified":"2024-02-27T13:19:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T13:19:47","slug":"sucesso-do-tribunal-do-trabalho-despedimento-injusto-e-sem-justa-causa","status":"publish","type":"insight","link":"https:\/\/rfblegal.co.uk\/pt\/percepcoes\/sucesso-do-tribunal-do-trabalho-despedimento-injusto-e-sem-justa-causa\/","title":{"rendered":"Sucesso no Tribunal do Trabalho: Despedimento injusto e sem justa causa"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Success in the Emprego<\/a> Tribunal in an Despedimento sem justa causa<\/a> e Despedimento sem justa causa<\/a> claim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ronald Fletcher<\/a> Baker’s Employment Team<\/a> recently achieved a resounding victory on behalf of a client who had suffered unfair and wrongful dismissal. Not only did they secure a favourable outcome<\/a>, but they also obtained a substantial compensation package exceeding \u00a350,000. Let’s delve into the captivating details<\/a> of this case and explore the journey that led to this outcome!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A hist\u00f3ria do requerente: a luta de um funcion\u00e1rio empenhado<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

O nosso cliente, um diligente Gestor de Opera\u00e7\u00f5es de Autocarros a tempo inteiro, iniciou a sua rela\u00e7\u00e3o de trabalho com a R\u00e9 em 21 de agosto de 2017. Infelizmente, o seu contrato foi rescindido abruptamente a 5 de agosto de 2021, tendo sido invocada uma falta grave como motivo para a demiss\u00e3o. No entanto, havia raz\u00f5es convincentes para acreditar que a demiss\u00e3o do nosso cliente foi injusta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uma conspira\u00e7\u00e3o desmascarada: reuni\u00f5es, manipula\u00e7\u00e3o e alega\u00e7\u00f5es<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to his dismissal, the Claimant was summoned to multiple meetings from February 2021 to July 2021. During this period, he grew suspicious that the Respondent was actively seeking ways to remove him from the company. His apprehensions were further fuelled by the Respondent’s alleged encouragement of staff members to report<\/a> any issues they had with him. In a chilling encounter, the Chief Executive Officer made a veiled threat, stating \u2018he would go back to \u2018last year\u2019 to find something on him\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uma investiga\u00e7\u00e3o question\u00e1vel: uma reuni\u00e3o e uma audi\u00eancia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Em 21 de julho de 2021, o Requerente participou numa reuni\u00e3o de investiga\u00e7\u00e3o relativa a sete alega\u00e7\u00f5es de m\u00e1 conduta. Curiosamente, esta reuni\u00e3o foi conduzida pelo pr\u00f3prio CEO. Posteriormente, a 2 de agosto de 2021, o Requerente foi convidado para uma audi\u00eancia disciplinar relativa a v\u00e1rias alega\u00e7\u00f5es. Como era de esperar, o Requerido deu especial \u00eanfase a duas alega\u00e7\u00f5es de falta grave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As alega\u00e7\u00f5es: uma an\u00e1lise mais aprofundada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Ele tinha pedido \u00e0 funcion\u00e1ria da empresa de limpeza que se despisse no escrit\u00f3rio e, repetidamente, provocou-a e instigou-a a despir-se e a deitar-se na secret\u00e1ria enquanto tocava m\u00fasica de \u201cstripper\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. A 13 de janeiro de 2021, publicou v\u00eddeos inadequados no telem\u00f3vel de servi\u00e7o da empresa, que n\u00e3o tinham qualquer relev\u00e2ncia para o trabalho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uma audi\u00eancia desequilibrada: nega\u00e7\u00e3o e perguntas sem resposta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the disciplinary hearing, the CEO relentlessly focused on the first allegation, disregarding the other alleged incidents from the investigation meeting. When the Claimant inquired about<\/a> these incidents, he was bluntly informed that they were irrelevant, as the Respondent had \u2018enough to get rid of him\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenging the Claims<\/a>: Inconsistencies and Counter-statements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first allegation presented a significant flaw\u2014the witness did not report the incident until July 2021, a full five months after it was alleged to have occurred, and only reported it when asked by the directors about any incidents or issues regarding the Claimant. Additionally, video footage clearly showed the company cleaner dancing happily in the office and removing<\/a> his cardigan, contrary to the alleged taunting or goading by the Claimant. In fact, the incident described by the Respondent was merely playful banter between old friends, which took place in December 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uma Declara\u00e7\u00e3o Duvidosa: O Testemunho do Empregado de Limpeza<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

O R\u00e9u baseou-se fortemente num depoimento do funcion\u00e1rio de limpeza da empresa, acusando o Autor de o ter incitado a despir-se e a dan\u00e7ar. No entanto, veio a saber-se que o diretor executivo teve uma conversa telef\u00f3nica com o funcion\u00e1rio de limpeza a 23 de julho de 2021, sem lhe ter fornecido um depoimento de testemunha que confirmasse a veracidade da mesma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uma demiss\u00e3o precipitada: abrupta e injusta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In light of the two allegations, the Claimant was summarily dismissed. This decision arrived just as he was about to embark on a two-week annual leave, with the dismissal letter awaiting him upon his return on August 18, 2021. The letter granted him a mere two days to appeal<\/a> his dismissal, effectively limiting his ability to present a defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desvendando a verdade: o testemunho de um amigo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Por volta de 23 de agosto de 2021, o Requerente partilhou a declara\u00e7\u00e3o em que o Requerido se baseava com o funcion\u00e1rio de limpeza da empresa, que contestou imediatamente a sua veracidade. O funcion\u00e1rio de limpeza confirmou que o Requerente nunca lhe pediu para se despir, tirar a roupa ou deitar-se numa secret\u00e1ria. Surpreendentemente, a vers\u00e3o dos factos apresentada pelo CEO era totalmente falsa. Posteriormente, a 10 de setembro de 2021, o funcion\u00e1rio da empresa de limpeza prestou uma declara\u00e7\u00e3o reafirmando a inoc\u00eancia do Requerente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Um recurso indeferido: o tratamento injusto continua<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apesar de ter interposto um recurso em 10 de setembro de 2021, o Requerente recebeu uma resposta do Requerido em 13 de setembro de 2021, na qual se afirmava que o prazo j\u00e1 tinha expirado, tornando o seu recurso inadmiss\u00edvel. O Recorrido n\u00e3o teve em conta os motivos do atraso na apresenta\u00e7\u00e3o, negando ao Requerente a oportunidade de apresentar a sua defesa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal Battle: Seeking Justice in the Tribunal do Trabalho<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling betrayed and wronged, the Claimant took his fight to the Employment Tribunal (ET), seeking redress for unfair dismissal. He firmly believed that the Respondent lacked a genuine and honest belief in the alleged gross misconduct acts. Additionally, he argued that he was wrongfully dismissed, as the Respondent failed to adhere to the contractual notice requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uma concess\u00e3o surpreendente: uma reviravolta do destino<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Numa reviravolta imprevista, o R\u00e9u reconheceu a sua responsabilidade no primeiro dia da audi\u00eancia. Esta admiss\u00e3o s\u00f3 ocorreu depois de o Autor ter contestado com sucesso os pedidos de indeferimento apresentados pelo R\u00e9u, que o Tribunal do Trabalho considerou infundados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Triumph at the Remedy<\/a> Hearing: Justice Served<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Remedy Hearing, the Claimant was awarded a significant sum of \u00a352,190.47. The Employment Tribunal recognised a breach<\/a> of the ACAS Code of Conduct and awarded an adicional<\/a> 15% uplift in acknowledgment of the Respondent’s misconduct. Notably, the Tribunal found no fault in the Claimant’s behaviour regarding the allegations and concluded that the Respondent failed to demonstrate that a fair dismissal would have occurred even if proper procedures were followed. The Tribunal also acknowledged the Claimant’s diligent efforts to mitigate his losses by actively seeking alternative employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uma vit\u00f3ria para a justi\u00e7a<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This remarkable case serves as a reminder that justice can prevail, even against formidable odds. The successful outcome not only provides a substantial compensation package for our client but also highlights the importance<\/a> of rigorous investigations and fair treatment in the workplace<\/a>. The Employment Tribunal’s ruling serves as a beacon of hope for employees facing<\/a> unfair dismissal, emphasising the need for employers to uphold their obligations and responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Representa\u00e7\u00e3o jur\u00eddica: o poder de uma equipa empenhada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout this challenging journey, the Claimant received unwavering apoio<\/a> from our exceptional legal team. Michael Michaeloudis, Tariro Nyoka, Sophie Georgiou, Elena Margetts, and Berin Karaaslan represented the Claimant, along with Paul Livingston from Outer Temple Chambers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Michael Michaeloudis: Diretor da \u00e1rea de Direito do Trabalho e s\u00f3cio da Ronald Fletcher Baker na\u00a0m.michaeloudis@rfblegal.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0ou em\u00a0020 7613 7143<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tariro Nyoka: Advogado especializado em direito do trabalho na Ronald Fletcher Baker, em t.nyoka@rfblegal.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>ou em\u00a0020 7613 7135<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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