Vaultex UK Ltd v Bialas [2024]
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Decision Number
EAT 19 -
Legal Body
Employment Appeal Tribunal (UKEAT) -
Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
Dismissal
Background:
The claimant was employed as a Super Operator/Coin Processor by the respondent, a cash processing company. The claimant was dismissed in October 2021 for the reason of misconduct. The respondent stated that it takes equality, diversity and inclusion very seriously and pointed to its policy stating that there could be harassment even if they were not a target and that someone overhearing insensitive jokes may be offended. It further notes that in such a situation it could lead to disciplinary action.
The claimant posted a joke on the work intranet. The post was as follows:
‘Something for Anti-Racist campaign from
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